SRC-VRA H.B. 493 78(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 493 78R2301 KEG-DBy: Jones, Jesse (Carona) Government Organization 4/29/2003 Engrossed DIGEST AND PURPOSE The 77th Texas Legislature provided for the continuation of the Texas Department of Aging until 2006. H.B. 493 continues the Texas Department of Aging as a single state agency until September 1, 2013. 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. Repealer: Article 2, Chapter 1505, Acts of the 76th Legislature, Regular Session, 1999. SECTION 2. Amends Section 101.002, Human Resources Code, to update standard Sunset language continuing the Texas Department on Aging until September 1, 2013. SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2003.