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.