83R9121 MMC-D
By: Moody H.B. No. 1777
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study regarding the effects on international trade of
wait times at points of entry between the United States and the
United Mexican States.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 201, Transportation Code,
is amended by adding Section 201.1145 to read as follows:
Sec. 201.1145. STUDY REGARDING INTERNATIONAL TRADE. (a)
The Border Trade Advisory Committee shall conduct a study regarding
the effects on international trade of wait times at points of entry
between the United States and the United Mexican States located in
this state.
(b) The Border Trade Advisory Committee shall consult with
the commission to the extent that the commission may provide useful
information, expertise, or resources to further the study. The
commission shall assist the committee with the study.
(c) The study must include recommendations regarding
intergovernmental initiatives to reduce wait times and promote
international trade.
(d) Not later than October 1, 2014, the Border Trade
Advisory Committee shall submit a report to the legislature that
includes the results of the study and any associated
recommendations.
(e) This section expires January 1, 2015.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2013.