SRC-AXB S.B. 1192 76(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterS.B. 1192
By: Harris
Jurisprudence
6/29/1999
Enrolled


DIGEST 

Currently, Chapter 42, Family Code, which provides civil penalties for
absconding with a child, requires a 31-day period between the time an
absconding parent is served with notice of intent to sue, and the actual
suit.  A negative result of this requirement is that the absconding parent
may simply avoid service the second time by disappearing, and potentially
kidnaping the child.  S.B. 1192 repeals the notice requirement. 

PURPOSE

As enrolled, S.B. 1192 deletes a defendant's affirmative defense, and
repeals a law regarding notice in certain suits regarding interference with
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 42.007, Family Code, to delete a defendant's
affirmative defense regarding compliance subsequent to notification of a
violation. 

SECTION 2.  Repealer:  Section 42.004, Family Code (Notice).

SECTION 3.  Effective date:  September 1, 1999.
  Makes application of this Act prospective.

SECTION 4.  Emergency clause.