S.B. 833 78(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


S.B. 833
By: Williams
Civil Practices
Committee Report (Unamended)



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 


Under the Charitable Immunity and Liability Act, certain charitable
organizations and their employees and volunteers are protected from
liability for grievances arising from actions related to the charitable
organization's work.   

SB 833 would extend this immunity to alumni associations and related
on-campus organizations. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to
a state officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SB 833 amends Section 84.003(1), Civil Practice and Remedies Code, by
adding language including fraternities, sororities, and secret societies
and deleting language excluding alumni associations and related on-campus
organizations from the definition of  "charitable organization."  

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2003.