BILL ANALYSIS


                                                        S.B. 1336
                                                     By: Moncrief
                                        Health and Human Services
                                                          4-27-95
                                     Committee Report (Unamended)
BACKGROUND

The U.S. Congress may change the method of funding for the Older
American Act programs, which are administered through the Texas
Department on Aging.  Current law prohibits the department from
receiving block grant funds.

PURPOSE

As proposed, S.B. 1336 expands the definition of "agency" to
include the Texas Department on Aging or any other state agency
designated to receive block grant funds.

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 2105.001(1), Government Code, to redefine
"agency" to include the Texas Department on Aging or any other
state agency designated to receive block grant funds.  Makes
nonsubstantive changes.

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