SRC-TBR S.B. 84 77(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterS.B. 84
By: Shapiro
Business & Commerce
5/21/2001
Enrolled


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Under Texas law volunteer centers are not clearly included in the Texas
Charitable Immunities Act. S.B. 84 adds volunteer centers to the list of
charitable organizations that are defined and protected under the
Charitable Immunities Act. 

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 Practices and Remedies Code, to
redefine "charitable organization." 

SECTION 2.  Makes application of this Act prospective.

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