HBA-DMH S.B. 232 77(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisS.B. 232
By: Harris
Transportation
4/3/2001
Engrossed



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Tom Landry inspired the residents of North Texas and the entire state for
twenty-nine years as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys football team.  Coach
Landry was an exemplary leader in athletics who demonstrated commitment to
character, courtesy, fairness, and excellence in many aspects of his
personal and professional life.  He was also an active leader in civic,
religious, and charitable initiatives in the DallasFort Worth area.  Senate
Bill 232 designates a portion of Interstate Highway 30 between Dallas and
Fort Worth as the Tom Landry Highway and requires the Texas Department of
Transportation to design, construct, and erect memorial markers along the
highway.  

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

Senate Bill 232 amends the Transportation Code to designate a portion of
Interstate Highway 30 as the Tom Landry Highway.  The bill requires the
Texas Department of Transportation to design, construct, and erect memorial
markers at certain places indicating the highway's designation as the Tom
Landry Highway, the highway number, and any other appropriate information. 

EFFECTIVE DATE

On passage, or if the Act does not receive the necessary vote, the Act
takes effect September 1, 2001.