SRC-JBJ, MWN S.B. 1347 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 1347
77R7506 JMC-DBy: Armbrister
Criminal Justice
4/23/2001
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, provisions of the Penal Code provide for a penalty for the
commission of assault on certain persons.  As proposed, S.B. 1347 adds the
definitions of "public servant" and "sports official" to the Penal Code to
specifically include an assault committed against a sports official in the
category of an offense under the Penal 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 22.01(e), Penal Code, by adding Subdivisions (3)
and (4), to define "public servant" and "sports official." 

SECTION 2.  Effective date: September 1, 2001.
                       Makes application of this Act prospective.