SRC-AMY H.B. 2525 78(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterH.B. 2525
By: Ellis, Dan (Whitmire)
Criminal Justice
5-23-2003
Committee Report (Amended)

DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Section 22.01(b) of the Penal Code makes it a third degree felony to
commit an offense against a public servant.  Currently, Texas contracts
with several private companies to carry out the typical duties of public
servants. H.B. 2525 includes in this assault provision persons who are
under contract with the government to perform a service or certain
employees of that person. 

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 22.01(b), Penal Code, to include in the third
degree offense provision those persons who are under contract with the
government to perform a service or certain employees of that person. 
 
SECTION 2.  Makes application of this Act prospective.

SECTION 3.  Effective date:  September 1, 2003.

LIST OF COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS

Committee amendment No. 1:

On page 1, line 20, after the word "service" insert "in a facility as
defined by Section 1.07(a)(14), Penal Code; Section 51.02(13), Family
Code; or Section 51.02(14), Family Code."