SRC-MAX S.B. 691 75(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 691
By: Ratliff
State Affairs
4-9-97
As Filed


DIGEST 

Currently, the definition of "detection device" includes any electronic
device used to limit access by persons into building structures or gate
compounds, including any control, communication, motion detector, door or
window switch, card or proximity readers, push button key pad entry, gate
entry device, door exit buttons, or similar device. This bill redefines
"detection device" to include any electronic device used to limit access
into buildings or gate compounds.  

PURPOSE

As proposed, S.B. 691 redefines "detection device."

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 2(33), Article 4413(29bb), V.T.C.S. (Private
Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act), to redefine "detection
device." 

SECTION 2. Effective date:  September 1, 1997.

SECTION 3. Emergency clause