SRC-LBB H.B. 2295 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 2295
78R4387 MXM-DBy: Thompson (Ellis, Rodney)
Intergovernmental Relations
5/5/2003
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Chapter 212 of the Local Government Code is entitled Municipal Regulation
of Subdivisions and Property Development.  It contains the fundamental
statutes regarding the approval of subdivision plats, developer
participation contracts, moratoriums, and other miscellaneous provisions.
Under current law, cities with a population of 5,000 or more may contract
with developers for public improvements (excluding buildings) without a
need to comply with bidding procedures.  Participation by the city in
these contracts is prohibited from exceeding 30 percent of the total
price. The developer is responsible for construction.  H.B. 2295 increases
the permissible level of municipal participation in a contract for public
improvements to 70 percent. 

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 212.072(b), Local Government Code, to increase
the permissible level of municipal participation in contracts with
developers for public improvements from 30 percent to 70 percent. 

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