Bill

HB 1617

84(R) - 2015
House State Affairs
House State Affairs
State Affairs

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Chris Paddie

Bill Caption

Relating to authorizing certain real property transactions involving the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 1617 would allow the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to do a land swap with a neighboring church in Center, Texas. Specifically, the First United Pentecostal Church would convey its 2.724 acres of land to the DPS. In exchange for the churches property, DPS would convey its 3.167 acres of land to the church. Additionally, if the swap occurs, DPS would hold the mineral rights to the 3.167 acres tract.

Lastly, both the church and DPS would be required to each pay half of the fees and expenses to reimburse the General Land Office (GLO) for work performed concerning this legislation. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

According to the author’s intent, the First United Pentecostal Church in Center, Texas is located next to a DPS office. The church wants to swap lands with the DPS office because it wants to expand. DPS is open to the idea and some believe that moving to the church property would be beneficial and amenable to all parties. 

We stand neutral on HB 1617 because it does not grow or limit our five principles of liberty.