BILL ANALYSIS


                                                        S.B. 1692
                                                        By: Lucio
                                                        Education
                                                         05-04-95
                                     Committee Report (Unamended)
BACKGROUND

South Texas Community College in McAllen was created during the
73rd Legislature.  Under current law, the seven members who serve
on the board of trustees would all be required to run for election
at the same time when the college is confirmed.

PURPOSE

As proposed, S.B. 1692 sets forth certain periods for elections of
the members of the board of trustees of South Texas Community
College.

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 130.0311, Education Code, by amending
Subsections (c), (m), and (n) and adding Subsection (o), as
follows:

     (c)  Provides that South Texas Community College is governed
     by an initial board of trustees (board) composed of seven
     members appointed by the governor to serve until August 31,
     2000, unless before that date an election is held at which a
     majority of the votes cast at the election favor the
     confirmation of the college.  Requires the members of the
     initial board to draw lots to determine when their terms
     expire in that event, as soon as practicable after the
     confirmation election.  Sets forth staggered expiration terms
     for certain members of the board.
     
     (m)  Sets forth certain election dates for the members of the
     board.
     
     (n)  Created from existing text.
     
     (o)  Redesignates existing Subsection (n).
     
     SECTION 2.     Emergency clause.
           Effective date:  upon passage.