HBA-DMD H.R. 362 76(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.R. 362
By: Puente
State, Federal, & International Relations
4/17/1999
Introduced



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

San Antonio derives its name from the Spanish Mission San Antonio de
Valero, founded in 1718 and was later renamed the Alamo. After the Mexican
Revolution, immigrants from Mexico caused the city's population to swell,
creating a burgeoning and multicultural economy with a lucrative system of
trade, growing roots that are clearly visible in today's North Atlantic
Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). This shared history and the strong commercial
ties between San Antonio and Mexico are greatly responsible for the
distinct Spanish flavor that is apparent in the city today. San Antonio is
currently the most popular visitor destination in Texas and boasts three
renowned landmarks; the Alamo, the Mission Trails, and the River Walk. San
Antonio also features a distinctive blending of cultures that exhibits its
deep roots in the heritages of both Mexico and Texas, and it is appropriate
at this time to recognize the close cultural and economic bond between San
Antonio and Mexico.  

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. 

ANALYSIS

H.R. 362 recognizes San Antonio as the "Gateway to Mexico" and pays tribute
to the citizens of this distinguished city.