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.