SRC-JBJ S.B. 591 77(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterS.B. 591
By: Barrientos
Jurisprudence
6/11/2001
Enrolled


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

There is some confusion regarding the authority of a sheriff or constable
to use reasonable force to enact a writ of reentry.  S.B. 591 authorizes a
sheriff or constable to use reasonable force in executing a writ of reentry
under a specific section of the Property Code. 

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 93.003(d), Property Code, to authorize a sheriff
or constable to use reasonable force in executing a writ of reentry under
this section. 

SECTION 2.  Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2001.