SRC-MAX S.B. 1004 75(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 1004 By: Ellis State Affairs 3-20-97 As Filed DIGEST Currently, the Texas Lottery Commission is authorized to deduct from the winnings of an individual certain moneys determined to be delinquent. Those agencies currently reporting delinquencies to the Lottery Commission include the Comptroller of Public Accounts, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, the Attorney General's Office, and the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation. The Texas Workforce Commission is responsible for collection of unemployment taxes and various fees. This bill adds the Texas Workforce Commission to the list of agencies reporting delinquencies to the Texas Lottery Commission and requires the Lottery Commission to deduct delinquent tax amounts from winnings. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 1004 adds the Texas Workforce Commission to the list of agencies reporting delinquencies to the Texas Lottery Commission and requires the Lottery Commission to deduct delinquent tax amounts from winnings. 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 Sections 466.407(a) and (c), Government Code, to require the executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission to deduct the amount of a delinquent tax or other money from the winnings of a person who has been finally determined to be delinquent in the payment of a tax or other money collected by the comptroller, the Texas Workforce Commission, rather than state treasurer, or the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, among other provisions. Makes a conforming change. SECTION 2. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.