SRC-AMY H.B. 2859 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 2859
By: Wohlgemuth (Ogden)
Infrastructure Development and Security
5/5/2003
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, the Texas Aeronautics Commission's (TAC) permitting process for
towers more than 200 feet high has never been implemented or funded and
TAC has been integrated into the Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT) since establishing the process. Through exemption of structures
regulated by the Federal Communication Commission or the Federal Aviation
Administration, few towers are subject to the permitting process. H.B.
2859 repeals TxDOT's authority to regulate the height of towers as
potential obstacles to air navigation. 

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.  Repealer: Chapter 25 (Obstruction to Air Navigation Control),
Transportation Code. 

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