SRC-JBJ H.B. 2367 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 2367
77R8105 DAK-DBy: Williams (Bernsen)
Jurisprudence
5/8/2001
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, certain organizations, such as the Woodlands Community Service
Corporation, perform similar or identical community service functions as
certain municipal facilities within the state of Texas, yet those
organizations do not receive the same immunity from tort claims as the
municipal facilities do. H.B. 2367 modifies the definition of "charitable
organizations" under the Charitable Immunity and Liability Act of 1987 to
include fire protection or prevention, emergency medical or hazardous
material response services, and certain homeowners associations that are
exempt from federal income tax.  

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 84.003(1), Civil Practice and Remedies Code, to
redefine "charitable organization." 

SECTION 2.  Effective date: September 1, 2001.
            Makes application of this Act prospective.