SRC-JBJ H.B. 2439 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 2439 76R2150 CMR-FBy: Goodman (Harris) Jurisprudence 4/29/1999 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, a court may modify an order designating a sole managing conservator if a parent requests appointment as a joint managing conservator. The court must find, however, that the retention of a sole managing conservatorship would be detrimental to the welfare of the child. H.B. 2439 would remove the requirement that the court make the finding before modifying the order. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 2439 removes a requirement in designating a sole managing conservator for a child. 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 156.104(a), Family Code, to delete a requirement that a court find that the retention of a sole managing conservatorship would be detrimental to the welfare of the child, prior to permitting a modified order for designating a sole managing conservator. Makes conforming changes. SECTION 3.Effective date: September 1, 1999. Makes application of this Act prospective. SECTION 4.Emergency clause.