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.