SRC-AXB H.B. 1031 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 1031
76R3372  SKT-DBy: Hunter (Ellis)
State Affairs
4/28/1999
Engrossed


DIGEST 

Currently, a sworn statement is required to be filed with the secretary of
state within 10 days of its execution and a constitutional provision
requires that the sworn statement be filed with the secretary of state
before the oath is executed.  H.B. 1031 brings the statutory requirement in
line with the constitutional provision. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 1031 requires certain procedures for a sworn statement
made by a new member of a board. 

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 36.055(d), Water Code, to require the filing of
the sworn statement as prescribed by the constitution.  Deletes text
regarding the sworn statement.  Makes conforming changes. 

SECTION 2.  Amends Section 49.055(d), Water Code, to make conforming
changes. 

SECTION 3.  Emergency clause.
  Effective date:  upon passage.