BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center C.S.H.B. 3324 87R27640 JTS-D By: Morales, Eddie (Blanco) Transportation 5/19/2021 Committee Report (Substituted) AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT H.B. 3324 would require the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to design, construct, and erect markers designating certain rest areas on Interstate I0 in Culberson County as the U.S. Border Patrol Agent Rogelio Martinez Rest Area. H.B. 3324 requires TxDOT, subject to a grant or donation of funds, to design and construct markers at each rest area indicating the designation of those rest areas and to erect markers at appropriate locations. The bill that requires money received from such a grant or donation be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund. (Original Author's / Sponsor's Statement of Intent) C.S.H.B. 3324 amends current law relating to the designation of a portion of Interstate Highway 10 as the U.S. Border Patrol Agent Rogelio Martinez Memorial Highway. 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 Subchapter B, Chapter 225, Transportation Code, by adding Section 225.190, as follows: Sec. 225.190. U.S. BORDER PATROL AGENT ROGELIO MARTINEZ MEMORIAL HIGHWAY. (a) Provides that the portion of Interstate Highway 10 in Culberson County between mile marker 150 and mile marker 155 is designated as the U.S. Border Patrol Agent Rogelio Martinez Memorial Highway. Provides that the designation is in addition to any other designation. (b) Requires the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), subject to Section 225.021(c) (relating to prohibiting TxDOT from designing, constructing, or erecting a marker unless a grant or donation is made to TxDOT to cover the cost), to: (1) design and construct markers indicating the designation as the U.S. Border Patrol Agent Rogelio Martinez Memorial Highway and any other appropriate information; and (2) erect a marker at each end of the highway and at appropriate intermediate sites along the highway. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2021.
BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center C.S.H.B. 3324
87R27640 JTS-D By: Morales, Eddie (Blanco)
Transportation
5/19/2021
Committee Report (Substituted)
Senate Research Center
C.S.H.B. 3324
87R27640 JTS-D
By: Morales, Eddie (Blanco)
Transportation
5/19/2021
Committee Report (Substituted)
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
H.B. 3324 would require the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to design, construct, and erect markers designating certain rest areas on Interstate I0 in Culberson County as the U.S. Border Patrol Agent Rogelio Martinez Rest Area. H.B. 3324 requires TxDOT, subject to a grant or donation of funds, to design and construct markers at each rest area indicating the designation of those rest areas and to erect markers at appropriate locations. The bill that requires money received from such a grant or donation be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund.
(Original Author's / Sponsor's Statement of Intent)
C.S.H.B. 3324 amends current law relating to the designation of a portion of Interstate Highway 10 as the U.S. Border Patrol Agent Rogelio Martinez Memorial Highway.
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 Subchapter B, Chapter 225, Transportation Code, by adding Section 225.190, as follows:
Sec. 225.190. U.S. BORDER PATROL AGENT ROGELIO MARTINEZ MEMORIAL HIGHWAY. (a) Provides that the portion of Interstate Highway 10 in Culberson County between mile marker 150 and mile marker 155 is designated as the U.S. Border Patrol Agent Rogelio Martinez Memorial Highway. Provides that the designation is in addition to any other designation.
(b) Requires the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), subject to Section 225.021(c) (relating to prohibiting TxDOT from designing, constructing, or erecting a marker unless a grant or donation is made to TxDOT to cover the cost), to:
(1) design and construct markers indicating the designation as the U.S. Border Patrol Agent Rogelio Martinez Memorial Highway and any other appropriate information; and
(2) erect a marker at each end of the highway and at appropriate intermediate sites along the highway.
SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2021.