HBA-ALS H.B. 2819 76(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.B. 2819
By: Hunter
Transportation
4/5/1999
Introduced



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Sam Waldrop was appointed to the State Highway and Public Transportation
Commission in 1978 and served as the chairman of the commission from 1979
to 1983. The purpose of this bill is to pay tribute to Mr. Waldrop's
service to the state by renaming an interchange in his honor. 

H.B. 2819 designates an interchange located in Abilene, Texas, as the "Sam
Waldrop Interchange." 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this bill does
not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, department, agency, or institution. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Title 116, V.T.C.S., by adding Article 6673e-17, as
follows: 

Art. 6673e-17.  SAM WALDROP HIGHWAY INTERCHANGE

Sec. 1. DESIGNATION OF HIGHWAY INTERCHANGE.  Designates the interchange in
Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, of U.S. Highway 83, U.S.  Highway 84 and
Loop 322 in the east portion of Abilene in Taylor County, Texas, as the Sam
Waldrop Interchange.  

Sec. 2. MARKERS. Requires the Texas Department of Transportation
(department) to design and construct markers to be placed along and at the
location of that portion of U.S. Highway 83, U.S. Highway 84 and Loop 322
described in Section 1.  Requires the markers to include the name of the
interchange and any information that the department determines is
appropriate. Requires markers to be erected at each end of the interchange
and at intermediate sites that the department determines are appropriate.
Provides that the department is responsible for repair and replacement of
the markers and for maintenance of the grounds surrounding each marker.
Authorizes the department to accept grants and donations from individuals
and entities to assist in financing the construction and maintenance of the
markers.  

SECTION 2. Emergency clause.
  Effective date: upon passage.