MBN H.B. 1180 75(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


ENERGY RESOURCES
H.B. 1180
By: Holzheauser
3-12-97
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, H.B. 1180 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 expressly grant any
additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency or
institution. 

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.