BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center	S.B. 464
	By: Parker
	Administration
	5/24/2023
	Enrolled

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

Many highly successful entrepreneurs have disabilities that do not make them different or less important than other successful entrepreneurs. Each individual within the workspace and workforce deserves equal inclusion no matter the disability that individual may face.

S.B. 464 seeks to designate October 2 as Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Day to acknowledge the importance of these incredible human beings in our workforces in the State of Texas.

S.B. 464 amends current law relating to designating October 17 as Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Day.

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. Authorizes this Act to be cited as the Blake Pyron Act.

SECTION 2. Amends Subchapter C, Chapter 662, Government Code, by adding Section 662.081, as follows:

Sec. 662.081. ENTREPRENEURS WITH DISABILITIES DAY. (a) Provides that October 17 is Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Day to recognize entrepreneurship as a career path for all people with disabilities and bring awareness and inclusion to every aspect of the workforce.

(b) Authorizes Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Day to be regularly observed by appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2023.