SRC-JXG S.B. 109 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 109
76R2129 DLF-DBy: Zaffirini
Human Services
2/4/1999
As Filed


DIGEST 

Currently, Texas law requires a person to report abuse or neglect
conditions in a nursing home or other related institution under Chapter
242, Health and Safety Code. This bill repeals Section 242.1225, Health and
Safety Code, regarding an additional reporting requirement. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, S.B. 109 repeals Section 242.1225. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Repealer: Section 242.1225, Health and Safety Code, (Additional
Reporting Requirement). 

SECTION 2. Amends Section 242.066(f), Health and Safety Code, to make a
conforming change. 

SECTION 3. Amends Section 242.0655(b), Health and Safety Code, to make a
conforming change. 

SECTION 4. Emergency clause.
                      Effective date: upon passage.