SRC-MAX H.B. 3550 75(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 3550 By: Junell (Fraser) Intergovernmental Relations 5-6-97 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, the laws on juvenile boards were placed in Chapter 152, Human Resources Code. Concho County was not included in these provisions and therefore must operate under different rules than the other six counties covered by the area's district courts. This bill brings the laws governing the juvenile board of Concho County into compliance with the laws of the other six counties which have juvenile boards. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 3550 creates the juvenile board of Concho County. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Chapter 152D, Human Resources Code, by adding Section 152.0541, as follows: Sec. 152.0541. CONCHO COUNTY. Provides that the juvenile board of Concho County (board) is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Concho County. Provides that the juvenile court judge is the chairman of the board and its chief administrative officer. Authorizes the commissioners court to pay the board chairman and other members of the board additional annual compensation in certain amounts. Requires the compensation to be paid in equal monthly installations from the general revenue fund or any other available fund. Provides that Sections 152.002-152.008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Concho County. SECTION 2. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.