SRC-DPW H.B. 998 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 998 76R4930 JMC-FBy: Farrar (Jackson) Criminal Justice 5/13/1999 Engrossed DIGEST Current law provides that a person commits burglary if the person enters a building or habitation and commits, attempts to commit, or intends to commit a felony or theft. H.B. 998 provides that a person commits burglary if the person enters a building or habitation and commits, attempts to commit, or intends to commit a felony, theft, or assault. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 998 relates to the prosecution of the offense of burglary. 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 30.02(a), Penal Code, to add assault to the list of elements, that includes a felony or theft, that can constitute burglary. Makes nonsubstantive and conforming changes. SECTION 2. Makes application of this Act prospective. SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 1999. SECTION 4. Emergency clause.