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.