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


Senate Research Center   S.B. 84
77R1133 AEI-DBy: Shapiro
Business & Commerce
1/26/2001
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, under Texas law volunteer centers are not clearly included in
the Texas Charitable Immunities Act.  As proposed, 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.