SRC-LBB, AMY S.B. 988 78(R)BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research CenterS.B. 988 By: Armbrister Veteran Affairs & Military Installations 8/4/2003 Enrolled DIGEST AND PURPOSE During the regular session of the 77th Texas Legislature, the Business & Commerce Code was amended to define eligible organizations to promote and conduct sweepstakes programs. Currently a nonprofit association of airmen is excluded. S.B. 988 exempts a nonprofit association of airmen from Chapter 43 (Sweepstakes), Business & Commerce Code. 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 43.003(e), Business & Commerce Code, to exempt a nonprofit association of airmen, subject to Title 49 of the United States Code, from Chapter 43 (Sweepstakes), Business & Commerce Code. SECTION 2. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2003.