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.