SRC-AXB H.B. 57 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 57 76R8473 DAK-DBy: Cuellar (Zaffirini) State Affairs 5/4/1999 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, the secretary or clerk of a municipality cannot administer oaths and give certificates of fact to individuals who seek elected office. H.B. 57 authorizes the secretary or clerk of a municipality to administer an oath and give a certificate in a matter pertaining to official municipality business. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 57 authorizes the secretary or clerk of a municipality to administer an oath and give a certificate in a matter pertaining to official municipality business. 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 602.002, Government Code, to authorize the secretary or clerk of a municipality to administer an oath and give a certificate in a matter pertaining to official municipality business. Makes conforming changes. SECTION 2. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.