BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 1454 84R9426 PAM-D By: Zaffirini Intergovernmental Relations 3/24/2015 As Filed
BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center S.B. 1454
84R9426 PAM-D By: Zaffirini
Intergovernmental Relations
3/24/2015
As Filed
Senate Research Center
S.B. 1454
84R9426 PAM-D
By: Zaffirini
Intergovernmental Relations
3/24/2015
As Filed
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT Governmental entities such as cities, counties, and appraisal districts have invested heavily in the development of geographic information systems that enhance essential functions such as land use analysis, accurate tax parcel creation, public infrastructure maintenance, E-911 addressing, and the rapid delivery of emergency services. While these systems are a great asset to local communities, the rapid growth and development of certain areas of the state may outpace the staffing capacities of those assigned with the maintenance and input of new digital data into these systems. Requiring land developers to submit locally compatible digital maps with geo-referencing would lessen the comparable burden on local governmental entities. S.B. 1454, therefore, grants counties the authority to require land developers to submit locally compatible digital maps with geo-referencing of approved subdivision plats and related infrastructure as part of the subdivision approval and recording process. As proposed, S.B. 1454 amends current law relating to authorizing counties to require the submission of digital maps in connection with the county plat approval process. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 232.001, Local Government Code, by adding Subsection (f) to authorize the commissioners court to require a plat application submitted for approval to include a digital map that is compatible with other mapping systems used by the county and that georeferences approved subdivision plats and related infrastructure. SECTION 2. Amends Section 232.023, Local Government Code, by adding Subsection (f) to authorize the commissioners court to require a plat application submitted for approval to include a digital map that is compatible with other mapping systems used by the county and that georeferences approved subdivision plats and related infrastructure. SECTION 3. Amends Section 232.072, Local Government Code, by adding Subsection (d) to authorize the commissioners court to require a plat application submitted for approval to include a digital map that is compatible with other mapping systems used by the county and that georeferences approved subdivision plats and related infrastructure. SECTION 4. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2015.
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
Governmental entities such as cities, counties, and appraisal districts have invested heavily in the development of geographic information systems that enhance essential functions such as land use analysis, accurate tax parcel creation, public infrastructure maintenance, E-911 addressing, and the rapid delivery of emergency services. While these systems are a great asset to local communities, the rapid growth and development of certain areas of the state may outpace the staffing capacities of those assigned with the maintenance and input of new digital data into these systems. Requiring land developers to submit locally compatible digital maps with geo-referencing would lessen the comparable burden on local governmental entities. S.B. 1454, therefore, grants counties the authority to require land developers to submit locally compatible digital maps with geo-referencing of approved subdivision plats and related infrastructure as part of the subdivision approval and recording process.
As proposed, S.B. 1454 amends current law relating to authorizing counties to require the submission of digital maps in connection with the county plat approval process.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Amends Section 232.001, Local Government Code, by adding Subsection (f) to authorize the commissioners court to require a plat application submitted for approval to include a digital map that is compatible with other mapping systems used by the county and that georeferences approved subdivision plats and related infrastructure.
SECTION 2. Amends Section 232.023, Local Government Code, by adding Subsection (f) to authorize the commissioners court to require a plat application submitted for approval to include a digital map that is compatible with other mapping systems used by the county and that georeferences approved subdivision plats and related infrastructure.
SECTION 3. Amends Section 232.072, Local Government Code, by adding Subsection (d) to authorize the commissioners court to require a plat application submitted for approval to include a digital map that is compatible with other mapping systems used by the county and that georeferences approved subdivision plats and related infrastructure.
SECTION 4. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2015.