SRC-TJG, EPT H.B. 2063 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 2063
78R6690 DRH-DBy: Bohac (Lindsay)
Intergovernmental Relations
5/18/2003
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, adult probation departments are included in the "Grievance
Procedure for County Employees" chapter of the Local Government Code which
applies only to Harris County.  While the adult probation department is
specifically included in the statute, the department has no obligation to
follow the grievance committee's recommendation. Unlike the other
departments listed in the statute, the Harris County Commissioner Court
has no authority over the Harris County Adult Probation Department and has
no jurisdiction to address grievances presented by the department's
employees.  H.B. 2063 removes "adult probation departments" from those
employees affected by certain county grievance procedures in a county with
a population of more than 2.4 million. 

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 Section 160.002, Local Government Code, as follows:

Sec. 160.002.  COUNTIES AND EMPLOYEES AFFECTED.  Provides that this
chapter applies only to a county with a population of more than 2.4
million and its employees, including but not limited to the employees of
road and bridge districts, flood control districts, and juvenile probation
departments in the county.  Deletes "adult probation departments" from the
list of affected entities.  

SECTION 2.  Effective date:  September 1, 2003.