BILL ANALYSIS

S.B. 1587

By: Hughes

Energy Resources

Committee Report (Unamended)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

It has been noted that the procurement of goods and services by the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) for mine reclamation projects through the purchasing function of the comptroller of public accounts is burdensome and delays procurements for projects. S.B. 1587 seeks to address this issue by delegating to the RRC all purchasing functions relating to certain purchases.

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

S.B. 1587 amends the Government Code to delegate to the Railroad Commission of Texas all purchasing functions relating to purchases under the Texas Uranium Exploration, Surface Mining, and Reclamation Act and the Texas Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act.

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2019.