AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
The 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, 2011, passed legislation calling for unsolicited proposals for public-private partnerships on state land. Since that time, the Texas Facilities Commission has entered into discussions with private entities to develop land within the Capitol Complex. S.B. 894 prohibits the use of public-private partnerships in the Capitol Complex.
As proposed, S.B. 894 amends current law relating to exempting qualifying projects within the Capitol Complex from the public and private facilities and infrastructure contracting requirements.
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 2267.003, Government Code, as added by Chapter 1334 (S.B. 1048), Acts of the 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, 2011, as follows:
Sec. 2267.003. APPLICABILITY. Provides that this chapter (Public and Private Facilities and Infrastructure) does not apply to certain infrastructure or entities, including a qualifying project located within the Capitol Complex, as defined by Section 411.061(a)(1) (relating to the area designated as the "Capitol Complex" as provided in the definition of "Capitol Complex" in this subchapter (Capitol Complex)). Makes nonsubstantive changes.
SECTION 2. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2013.