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.