Amend HB 1240 (Senate Committee Printing) as follows:
(1) On page 2, line 36, insert a new SECTION 8 to read as follows: SECTION 8. Chapter 250, Local Government Code is amended by adding Subsection 250.014 to read as follows:
Sec. 250.014 PUBLIC SAFETY ACCESS RESTRICTIONS. Notwithstanding any other law, to protect public health, safety, and welfare the governing body of a Type C municipality in the Texas-Mexico border region or the mayor of such municipality acting under authority delegated by ordinance may temporarily close a road, bridge, venue or other area as defined by Section 334.001, Local Government Code, or Section 33.203(11), Natural Resources Code.
(2) Renumber subsequent SECTIONS of the bill accordingly.