Amend SB 876  on third reading in Section 2 of the bill (page 
1, line 16, house committee printing) by striking "(a) This Act 
takes effect September 1, 2003." and by substituting:
	(a)  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote 
of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided 
by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this Act does 
not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes 
effect September 1, 2003.