BILL ANALYSIS


                                                         S.B. 417
                                                   By: Armbrister
                                             Economic Development
                                                         03-15-95
                                     Committee Report (Unamended)
BACKGROUND

During the 73rd Legislature,  the Natural Resources Code was
amended to allow immunity from certain claims for Texas propane
dealers.  The amendment to the code dealt with damages caused
solely by improper operation of a liquid petroleum gas system that
the person installed or serviced in a residential, commercial, or
public building.

PURPOSE

As proposed, S.B. 417 prohibits a person from being held liable for
damages caused solely by a malfunction or improper operation of a
liquid petroleum gas system that the person installed or serviced
in a motor vehicle.

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 113.301, Natural Resources Code, by
prohibiting a  person from being held liable for damages caused
solely by a malfunction or improper operation of a liquified
petroleum gas system that the person installed or serviced in a
motor vehicle.  Makes a nonsubstantive change.

SECTION 2. Makes application of this Act prospective.

SECTION 3. Emergency clause.
           Effective date: upon passage.