SRC-TJG H.B. 1192 78(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 1192 78R5138 MTB-DBy: West, George "Buddy" (Armbrister) Natural Resources 5/21/2003 Engrossed DIGEST AND PURPOSE H.B. 1192 exempts the Railroad Commission of Texas from being required to buy and use alternative-fueled vehicles unless the vehicles are being used in an area designated as a non-attainment to meet federal air quality standards. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 2158.004, Government Code, by adding Subsection (e) to provide that except for the purchase or lease of a motor vehicle for use in a nonattainment area designated under Section 107(d) of the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. Section 7407), as amended, Subsection (a) does not apply to a purchase or lease by the Railroad Commission of Texas. SECTION 2. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2003.