SRC-AMY S.B. 988 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 988
78R5744 DWS-FBy: Armbrister
Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
3/31/2003
As Filed


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.  As proposed, 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.