SRC-VRA S.B. 1887 78(R)BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research CenterS.B. 1887 By: Janek Intergovernmental Relations 6/16/2003 Enrolled DIGEST AND PURPOSE Current Texas law permits the tie of a specific business segment to a director position. S.B. 1887 eliminates the tie and clarifies the Westchase Area Management District's authority to work with one or more telecommunications providers. 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 376.050, Local Government Code, to require the mayor and members of the governing body of the municipality to endeavor to appoint as directors of the Westchase Area Management District (district) persons representing certain interests. SECTION 2. Amends Subchapter B, Chapter 376, Local Government Code, by adding Section 376.066, as follows: Sec. 376.066. CONFERENCE AND CONVOCATION CENTERS. Authorizes the district to finance, acquire, lease as a lessor or lessee, construct, improve, operate, or maintain conference and convocation centers and supporting facilities. Authorizes the district to enter into a long-term operating agreement with any person for the center or facility. SECTION 3.(a) Provides the legislature validates and confirms all governmental acts and proceedings of the Westchase Area Management District and the district's board of directors that occurred before the effective date of this Act. (b) Makes application of this Act prospective. SECTION 4. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2003.