SRC-DPW S.B. 1180 76(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterS.B. 1180
By: Harris
Criminal Justice
7/8/1999
Enrolled


DIGEST 

Currently, a provision of the Bail Bonds Act requires reports to be filed
annually with the Texas Judicial Council.  It is reported that the content
of these reports appear to be grossly inaccurate for use by most counties,
and there is no evidence that these reports have been used as a basis of an
accurate evaluation of the bail bond industry in Texas.  This bill will set
forth specified duties of county bail bond boards. 

PURPOSE

As enrolled, S.B. 1180 sets forth duties of county bail bond boards.

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 5(f)(8), Article 2372p-3, V.T.C.S. (County
Bail Bond Board). 

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