SRC-MSY S.B. 250 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 250
78R2324 KEG-DBy: Barrientos
State Affairs
3/3/2003
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Under current Texas law, no month is specifically set aside as a time to
honor Texas history.  As proposed, S.B. 250 designates March as Texas
History Month to formalize and enhance efforts to honor this state's
history and celebrate its heritage. 

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 Chapter 662D, Government Code, by adding Section 662.102
to establish March as Texas History Month in honor of those individuals
and events that have shaped Texas' history.  Requires Texas History Month
to be regularly observed by celebrations and activities in public schools
and other places to promote interest in and knowledge of Texas history. 

SECTION 2.  Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2003.