BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center                                                                                                      S.B. 1960

80R6097 MXM-F                                                                                                              By: Hegar

Intergovernmental Relations

4/5/2007

As Filed

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

As proposed, S.B. 1960 creates the Lamar Improvement District within the unincorporated areas of Aransas County. Currently, the land located within the boundaries of the proposed district is undeveloped.

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 Subtitle F, Title 6, Special District Local Laws Code, by adding Chapter 8222, as follows:

CHAPTER 8222.  LAMAR IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

Sets forth standard language for the creation of the Lamar Improvement District (district) in Aransas County. Sets forth standards, procedures, requirements, and criteria for:

Creation and approval of the district (Sections 8222.001-8222.050);

Size, composition, election, and terms of the board of directors of the district (Sections 8222.051-8222.100);

Powers and duties of the district (Sections 8222.101-8222.150); and

General financial provisions and authority to impose taxes and to issue bonds and obligations for the district (Sections 8222.151-8222.203).

Authorizes the use of eminent domain by the district.

SECTION 2. Sets forth the initial boundaries of the district.

SECTION 3. Provides that all requirements of the constitution and the laws of this state and the rules and procedures of the legislature with respect to the notice, introduction, and passage of this Act are fulfilled and accomplished.

SECTION 4. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2007.