SRC-ARR H.B. 1196 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 1196
76R4385 MXM-DBy: Reyna, Arthur (Madla)
Administration
4/29/1999
Engrossed


DIGEST 

Currently, Texas does not set aside a day to recognize parenting. H.B. 1196
designates the second Sunday in August of each year as Texas Parenting Day
to celebrate the family and emphasize the importance of active parenting.  

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 1196 recognizes Texas Parenting Day.

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 Chapter 662C, Government Code, by adding Section 662.046,
as follows: 

Sec. 662.046. TEXAS PARENTING DAY. Provides that the second Sunday in
August of each year is Texas Parenting Day to celebrate the Texas family
and to emphasize the importance of parents taking an active role in the
raising and future of their children. 

SECTION 2. Emergency clause.
                      Effective date: upon passage.