SRC-MKV H.B. 1216 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 1216
77R10137 GJH-FBy: Pitts (Barrientos)
Business & Commerce
5/2/2001
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, a person is prohibited from operating a talent agency in Texas
unless the person is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation (TDLR). Under provisions relating to the regulation of talent
agencies, actors, models, and others involved in radio or television
production considered vulnerable to entertainment industry deception are
protected. However, TDLR's administrative rules limit the definition of
"artist" to actors or models, for the purpose of protecting actors or
models. H.B. 1216 modifies the definition of "artist" to conform to TDLR's
administrative rules.  

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.  Amends Section 2105.001(1), Occupations Code, to redefine
"artist." 

SECTION 2.  Makes application of this Act prospective.

SECTION 3.  Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2001.