SRC-PNG S.B. 1022 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 1022 76R2023 SMJ-FBy: Ellis Intergovernmental Relations 4/20/1999 As Filed DIGEST Currently, Section 292.006, Local Government Code, sets forth the duties of the county clerk in a branch office. This bill would revise the duties of a county clerk in a branch office. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 1022 revises the duties of a county clerk in a branch office. 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 292.006, Local Government Code, as follows: Sec. 292.006. New heading: BRANCH OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK. Authorizes the county clerk to authorize one or more of the clerk's deputies to work in the branch office to conduct any business as determined by the county clerk. Deletes text authorizing the commissioners court of a county to provide, operate, and maintain one or more branch offices at any place in the county for the sole purpose of issuing marriage licenses. Deletes text regarding marriage applications. SECTION 2. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.