H.B. 65 78(1)    BILL ANALYSIS


H.B. 65
By: Gallego
Government Reform
Committee Report (Unamended)



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Currently, Section 2152.051, Government Code, states that the Texas
Building and Procurement Commission Board shall consist of (1) three
members appointed by the governor; (2) two additional members appointed by
the governor from a list of nominees submitted by the speaker of the house
of representatives; and (3) two members appointed by the lieutenant
governor.  This bill changes that by stating that the commission consists
of five members appointed by the governor.  

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any
rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or
institution. 

ANALYSIS

Amends Section 2152.051, Government Code.  Currently, Section 2152.051,
Government Code, states that the Texas Building and Procurement Commission
Board shall consist of (1) three members appointed by the governor; (2)
two additional members appointed by the governor from a list of nominees
submitted by the speaker of the house of representatives; and (3) two
members appointed by the lieutenant governor.  This bill changes that by
stating that the commission consists of five members appointed by the
governor.  This section governs the composition of the commission after
January 31, 2007.   

On or before that date, this Subsection B governs the composition of the
commission.  Subsection B states that the commission consists of seven
members, of whom three members are appointed by the governor, two
additional members are appointed by the governor from a list of nominees
submitted by the speaker of the house of representatives, and two members
are appointed by the lieutenant governor.   The bill stipulates that the
members currently serving on the commission are entitled to serve out the
terms for which they were appointed (assuming they are otherwise qualified
for their positions).  

The bill also allows the Governor to appoint a member to fill a position
on or before January 31, 2007, if the term of any position on the
commission expires or a vacancy is created.  However, the bill abolishes
the two positions on the commission that are filled by appointment by the
governor from a list submitted by the speaker on the expiration of the
positions' terms on January 31, 2007.  

EFFECTIVE DATE

November 1, 2003.