SRC-LBB S.B. 1955 78(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterS.B. 1955
By: Ratliff
Intergovernmental Relations
7/8/2003
Enrolled


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

S.B. 1955  provides the power of eminent domain and the power to issue
bonds relating to the Red River Redevelopment Authority. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to
a state officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

S.B. 1955 amends or creates the following sections of Chapter 396, Local
Government Code, relating to the powers of the Red River Development
Authority. 

SECTION 1.  Sec.  396.062.  ESTABLISHMENT. 

SECTION 2.   Sec.  396.0621.  AUTHORITY TERRITORY. 

  Sec.  396.0622.  EXPANSION OF AUTHORITY TERRITORY. 
 
SECTION 3.   Sec.  396.0641.  ADDITIONAL PURPOSE.  

SECTION 4.   Sec.  396.069.  GENERAL POWERS. 

Sec.  396.070.  WATER, SEWER, AND NATURAL GAS PROJECTS; EMINENT DOMAIN.  

  Sec.  396.071.  REGIONAL WASTE DISPOSAL.

  Sec.  396.072.  WASTE WATER AND SEWAGE.

  Sec.  396.073.  OTHER WATER POWERS.

  Sec.  396.074.  CONTRACTS.

  Sec.  396.075.  POWERS OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.

  Sec.  396.076.  BONDS.

  Sec.  396.077.  CONSTRUCTION WITH OTHER LAW.

SECTION 5.  (a)  Repealer: Section 396.065(b), Local Government Code.

           (b)  Repealer: Sections 1-4 and 6, Chapter 1312, Acts of the
76th Legislature,                      Regular Session, 1999. 
 
SECTION 6.  Provides that the legislature validates and confirms all
legitimate governmental acts and proceedings of the authority.  
 
SECTION 7.  Sets forth legislative findings.

SECTION 8.  Provides that to the extent of any conflict, this Act prevails.

SECTION 9.  Effective date:  upon passage or September 1, 2003.