SRC-VRA S.B. 1802 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 1802
By: Fraser
Intergovernmental Relations
4/14/2003
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

The city of Temple currently is home to six centers for medical services,
educational and clinical resources, and bioscience research.  As proposed,
S.B. 1802 creates the Temple Health and Biosciences District and
Authority. 

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.  CREATION OF DISTRICT.  (a)  Provides that a special district
and authority to be known as the "Temple Health and Biosciences District
and Authority" exists as a governmental agency, body politic and
corporate, and political subdivision of the state. 
  
(b)  Provides that the creation of the district and authority is essential
to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, and Section 52-a,
Article III, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this
subchapter. 

SECTION 2.  DECLARATION OF INTENT.  Provides that the creation of the
district is necessary to further the public purpose of improving the
economy of the state and of the City of Temple by providing for the
development of health and biosciences operations and facilities. 

SECTION 3.  Effective date: September 1, 2003.