BILL ANALYSIS


                                                        H.B. 1844
                                              By: Mowery (Bivins)
                                      Intergovernmental Relations
                                                          5-22-95
                              Senate Committee Report (Unamended)
BACKGROUND

Currently, Section 86.002(e) of the Local Government Code is
ambiguous.  The section is a directory only and not a mandated
section of this subchapter.  Subsection (e) causes confusion since
the constable's office is constitutional and if ever literally
applied, a county could end up with two duly sworn and bonded
constables in one precinct until the official date of taking office
on the first day of the year.

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 1844 repeals Section 86.002(e), Local Government
Code, relating to bond and oath requirements required of a
constable within 20 days of election to the office.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not grant any
additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or
agency.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Repealer:  Section 86.002(e), Local Government Code
(Relating to bond and oath requirements applicable to constables).

SECTION 2. Emergency clause.
           Effective date: upon passage.