SRC-BWC S.B. 1425 77(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 1425 77R8999 MCK-DBy: Truan Veteran Affairs & Military Installations 3/20/2001 As Filed DIGEST AND PURPOSE Currently, the Office of Defense Affairs (ODA) is under the Texas Department of Economic Development and reports directly to the executive director of that department. As proposed, S.B. 1425 transfers ODA, with all powers and duties, to the Office of the Governor, requires ODA to report directly to the governor, and requires the governor to provide administrative support to ODA. 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 481.0065, Government Code, by transferring it to Title 4C, Government Code, redesignating it as Chapter 436, Government Code, and amending it as follows: CHAPTER 436. OFFICE OF DEFENSE AFFAIRS Sec. 436.001. DEFINITION. Defines "state agency." Sec. 436.002. OFFICE OF DEFENSE AFFAIRS. Requires the governor, rather than the Texas Department of Economic Development (department), to perform certain requirements. Requires the Office of Defense Affairs (ODA) to report directly to the governor. Sec. 436.003. POWERS AND DUTIES. Adds new section number and heading to existing text. Sec. 436.004. ANNUAL REPORT. Adds new section number and heading to existing text and makes conforming changes. Sec. 436.005. DATABASE OF DEFENSE CONTRACTORS. Adds new section number and heading to existing text. Sec. 436.006. ANNUAL MEETING. Adds new section number and heading to existing text and makes a conforming change. Sec. 436.007. CONSULTING AGREEMENTS. Adds new section number and heading to existing text. Sec. 436.008. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT. Requires the governor to provide administrative support to ODA. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2001.