SRC-MKV H.B. 1179 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 1179
77R3610 SGA-DBy: Wohlgemuth (Zaffirini)
Health & Human Services
4/11/2001
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

The 76th Legislature reorganized the statutes relating to the Department of
Protective and Regulatory Services. However, incorrect references were
included in the revision, and one section was not included in the proper
order. H.B.1179 updates statutory references and redesignates a section
within the Human Resources Code. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

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

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Redesignates Section 48.0381, Human Resources Code, as Section
48.103, Human Resources Code. 

SECTION. 2  Amends Section 48.208(e), Human Resources Code, to change a
reference from "incompetent person" to "incapacitated person." 

SECTION 3.  Amends Section 48.355(a), Human Resources Code, to change a
reference from "community support services" to "community-based services." 

SECTION 4.  Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2001.