SRC-JEC H.B. 294 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 294
78R2324 KEG-DBy: Davis, John (Barrientos)
State Affairs
5/7/2003
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

H.B. 294 establishes March as Texas History Month.

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 Subchapter D, Chapter 662, Government Code, by adding
Section 662.102, as follows: 

Sec. 662.102.  TEXAS HISTORY MONTH.  (a)  Establishes March as Texas
History Month in honor of those Texans who helped shape the history of the
State of Texas and in recognition of events throughout Texas' history. 

(b)  Requires Texas History Month to be regularly observed by appropriate
celebrations and activities in public schools and other places to promote
interest in and knowledge of Texas history. 

SECTION 2.  Effective date:  upon passage or September 1, 2003.