BILL ANALYSIS

H.B. 2861

By: Landgraf

Transportation

Committee Report (Unamended)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

It has been suggested that a partnership between the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the U.S. Department of Defense for transportation projects located on federal military property would lead to cost savings and provide numerous benefits to Texas motorists. H.B. 2861 seeks to facilitate this partnership by authorizing TxDOT to enter into agreements with the Department of Defense to provide certain road services.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE IMPACT

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly create a criminal offense, increase the punishment for an existing criminal offense or category of offenses, or change the eligibility of a person for community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or institution.

ANALYSIS

H.B. 2861 amends the Transportation Code to authorize the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense or other federal entity to allow TxDOT to assist with the provision of road maintenance, improvement, relocation, or extension services for military installations. The bill prohibits the use of state funds to provide services under such an agreement.

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2019.