BILL ANALYSIS


                                                        S.J.R. 23
                                                      By: Ratliff
                                                    State Affairs
                                                         01-30-95
                                     Committee Report (Unamended)
BACKGROUND

In an effort to streamline county government, the commissioners
court of Titus County has reexamined the function of some county
offices.  Abolishing the office of county treasurer and
transferring the duties to the county clerk will save the county
$25,000 per year.  

PURPOSE

As proposed, S.J.R. 23 requires the submission to the voters of a
constitutional amendment abolishing the office of county treasurer
in Titus County. 

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 44, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, by
amending Subsection (c) and adding Subsection (c-1), as follows:

     (c) Includes Titus County in the list of counties for which
     the office of county treasurer is abolished.  Provides that
     the functions of treasurer in Titus County are transferred to
     the county clerk.
     
     (c-1) Provides that the abolition of the Titus County
     treasurer takes effect January 1, 1996 and that this
     subsection expires January 2, 1996.
SECTION 2. Requires this constitutional amendment to be submitted
to the voters at an election to be held November 7, 1995.  Sets
forth required language for the ballot.