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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to a study regarding the effects on international trade of |
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wait times at points of entry between the United States and the |
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United Mexican States. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 201, Transportation Code, |
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is amended by adding Section 201.1145 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 201.1145. STUDY REGARDING INTERNATIONAL TRADE. (a) |
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The Border Trade Advisory Committee shall conduct a study regarding |
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the effects on international trade of wait times at points of entry |
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between the United States and the United Mexican States located in |
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this state. |
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(b) The Border Trade Advisory Committee shall consult with |
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the commission to the extent that the commission may provide useful |
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information, expertise, or resources to further the study. The |
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commission shall assist the committee with the study. |
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(c) The study must include recommendations regarding |
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intergovernmental initiatives to reduce wait times and promote |
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international trade. |
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(d) Not later than October 1, 2014, the Border Trade |
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Advisory Committee shall submit a report to the legislature that |
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includes the results of the study and any associated |
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recommendations. |
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(e) This section expires January 1, 2015. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives |
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a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as |
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provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this |
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Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this |
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Act takes effect September 1, 2013. |