BILL ANALYSIS S.B. 243 By: Shapiro Criminal Justice 1-31-95 Committee Report (Unamended) BACKGROUND Anti-violence and peer mediation programs are preventive curricula that teach children non-violent methods of conflict resolution. Currently, the Texas Youth Commission does not require these programs for juveniles with proven behavior problems. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 243 requires the Texas Youth Commission to provide education in violence prevention and conflict resolution. 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 Chapter 61C, Human Resources Code, by adding Section 61.047, to require the Texas Youth Commission to provide education in violence prevention and conflict resolution that includes discussion of domestic violence and child abuse issues to all children in its custody. SECTION 2. Effective date: January 1, 1996. SECTION 3. Emergency clause.