ZEM H.B. 2425 75(R)BILL ANALYSIS


CIVIL PRACTICES
H.B. 2425
By: Junell
4-24-97
Committee Report (Unamended)



BACKGROUND 

Section 131.001(3), Civil Practices and Remedies Code, defines "regional
collegiate athletic association" as "a regional collegiate athletic
association with the majority of its member institutions in Texas." 

With the demise of the Southwest Athletic Conference, the definition no
longer reflects current alignment of Texas schools in athletic
conferences.  Therefore, an inaccuracy exists in our statutes. 
Without correction, these conferences are not provided a cause of action
under Chapter 131, Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. 

PURPOSE

The bill changes the definition of "Regional Collegiate Athletic
Association" to reflect the realignment due to conference changes. 

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 131.001(3), Civil Practices and Remedies Code,
to change the definition of "Regional Collegiate Athletic Association" by
substituting "one or more" of its members, for "the majority" of its
members. 

SECTION 2.   Applies prospectively.  Savings clause.

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