H.B. 493 78(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


H.B. 493
By: Jones, Jesse
Human Services
Committee Report (Unamended)



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

The 77th Legislature provided for the continuation of the  Texas
Department on Aging until 2006. House Bill 493 would continue the Texas
Department on 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. 

ANALYSIS

SECTION 1:  Repeals Article 2, Chapter 1505, Acts of the 76th Legislature,
Regular Session, 1999. 

SECTION 2:  Amends Section 101.002, Human Resources Code, SUNSET
PROVISION,  to abolish the department and this chapter on September 1,
2013 unless the department is continued.   

SECTION 3:  Effective Date 

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2003.