SRC-VRA H.B. 1287 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 1287
78R6147 MI-FBy: Chisum (Madla)
Intergovernmental Relations
5/6/2003
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is required to
prohibit the location of or operation of a concrete crushing facility
within 440 yards of certain facilities.  H.B. 1287 deletes this
requirement as it pertains to the location but retains it for the
operation of such facilities within 440 yards of a building used as a
single or multifamily residence, school, or place of worship.  

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

Rulemaking authority previously granted to the Texas Environmental Quality
Commission is modified in SECTION 1 (SECTION 382.065(a), Health and Safety
Code) of this bill. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Section 382.065(a), Health and Safety Code, to delete
the requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality can
prohibit the location of a concrete crushing facility within 440 yards of
certain facilities. 

SECTION 2.  Effective date:  upon passage or September 1, 2003.