SRC-JBJ S.B. 591 77(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 591 77R3935 AJA-DBy: Barrientos Jurisprudence 3/8/2001 As Filed DIGEST AND PURPOSE Currently, there is some confusion regarding the authority of a sheriff or constable to use reasonable force to enact a writ of reentry. As proposed, 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.