BILL ANALYSIS


                                                        H.B. 3199
                                        By: Swinford (Armbrister)
                                                    State Affairs
                                                          5-22-95
                              Senate Committee Report (Unamended)
BACKGROUND

The Government Code does not give specific authorization to the
secretary of state in terms of delegated duties.  The office of the
secretary of state may play an important role in furthering the
interests of the state as a liaison for the governor in issues
relating to NAFTA and the Texas-Mexico border, such as trade. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 3199 requires the secretary of state to perform
such duties as may be directed by the governor.

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. Amends Section 405.017, Government Code, by adding
Subsection (6), to include in the list of miscellaneous duties of
the secretary of state the requirement that the secretary of state
perform such duties as may be directed by the governor.

SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 1995.

SECTION 3. Emergency clause.