SRC-JXG S.B. 131 76(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterS.B. 131
By: Nelson
Health Services
6/28/1999
Enrolled


DIGEST 

Currently, Texas law requires hospitals and nursing homes to display a sign
at each entrance giving notice in both English and Spanish that it is
unlawful to carry a handgun on the premises. S.B. 131 will exempt hospitals
and nursing homes from including the number "51" on the sign.  

PURPOSE

As enrolled, S.B. 131 exempts hospitals and nursing homes from displaying a
sign in each entrance with the number "51" on its face. 
 
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 411.2024(b), Government Code, to require
hospitals or nursing homes to prominently display a sign in each entrance
to the hospital or nursing home with the number "51" on its face. 

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