SRC-VRA C.S.S.B. 708 78(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterC.S.S.B. 708
78R11985 AKH-DBy: Jackson
Intergovernmental Relations
4/29/2003
Committee Report (Substituted)


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Current state law authorizes the commissioners court of a county to
prohibit or regulate the keeping of wild animals.  C.S.S.B. 708 clarifies
that the commissioners court can delegate that authority to public health
districts. 

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 240.002, Local Government Code, by adding
Subsection (c) to authorize a commissioners court of a county to delegate
the authority granted under Subsection (a) to a county health department
or a public health district established under Subchapter E, Chapter 121,
Health and Safety Code (Local Public Health Reorganization Act).   

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