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.