SRC-JLB S.B. 634 78(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 634 By: Gallegos Intergovernmental Relations 3/7/2003 As Filed DIGEST AND PURPOSE Currently, fire protection personnel must complete a training course approved by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection before being assigned full-time to fire suppression duties. As proposed, S.B. 634 requires fire protection personnel, in addition to current requirements, to complete a commission-approved training course before being assigned full-time to fire-based emergency medical duties. 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 419.032(c), Government Code, to require fire protection personnel to complete a commission-approved training course in fire suppression before being assigned full-time to fire-based emergency medical duties. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2003.