SRC-DBM, JXG H.B. 1148 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 1148 76R4527 WP-DBy: Seaman (Madla) Economic Development 5/13/1999 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, both the Office of Rural Affairs and Office of Small Business Assistance within the Texas Department of Economic Development, report their activities each even-numbered year to the governor and the legislature. Presently, information for the fiscal year immediately preceding the due date of the report cannot be included because of the required due date. Modifying this date to provide an additional 45 days would allow these activities to be included in each report. H.B. 1148 would regulate reports related to certain offices within the Texas Department of Economic Development. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 1148 regulates reports related to certain offices within the Texas Department of Economic Development. 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 481.0067(f), Government Code, to require the Texas Department of Economic Development (department) to submit to the governor and the legislature, not later than October 15 of each even-numbered year, rather than September 1 of each even-numbered year, a report containing certain information. SECTION 2. Amends Section 481.0068(e), Government Code, to make a conforming change. SECTION 3.Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.