SRC-JRN H.B. 3591 75(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 3591
By: Kamel (Ratliff)
Intergovernmental Relations
5-15-97
Engrossed


DIGEST 

Currently, the resources of the juvenile justice system have increased
beyond capacity.  In order to maintain and improve probation and juvenile
services in Smith County, it is necessary to provide for a program of
local enrichment funded by a variety of sources.  This bill allows the
Smith County Juvenile Board to accept gifts and grants from any public or
private source to use in maintaining and improving probation services in
Smith County. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 3591 allows the Smith County Juvenile Board to accept
gifts and grants from any public or private source to use in maintaining
and improving probation services in Smith 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 Section 152.2181, Human Resources Code, by adding
Subsection (e), to authorize the Smith County Juvenile Board to accept
gifts and grants from any private or public source to use in maintaining
and improving the county's juvenile probation services. 

SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 1997.

SECTION 3. Emergency clause.