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


Senate Research Center   S.B. 76
77R66 CAG-DBy: Haywood
Education
1/26/2001
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, 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.