SRC-MKV S.B. 76 77(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterS.B. 76
By: Haywood
Education
5/22/2001
Enrolled


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

It is the practice of the Texas Legislative Council to format all codes and
statutes to use gender neutral language.  The Midwestern State University
operating code uses the word "chairman" instead of "chairperson" when
referring to the board of directors.  The operating code also contains no
provision regarding the authority to convene a meeting of the board of
directors.  It is common practice for the chair to call the meetings when
needed, but the legal authority to do so has not previously been granted.
This bill changes the term "chairman" to "chairperson" and gives the
chairperson legal authority to call meetings of the board of directors. 

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 103.05, Education Code, as follows:

Section 103.05.  New heading: BOARD OFFICERS; MEETINGS.  Authorizes the
chairperson to convene a meeting of the board of regents when the
chairperson considers it appropriate to consider any business related to
the university.  Makes nonsubstantive changes. 

SECTION 2.  Effective date: upon passage.