SRC-JEC S.B. 1776 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 1776
78R104 MTB-DBy: Gallegos
State Affairs
4/7/2003
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, there is no statewide recognition of firefighters for their
acts of heroism to preserve the lives of others.  As proposed, S.B. 1776
designates September 11 as a day to honor the dedication to duty that
firefighters display on a daily basis. 

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 Chapter 662C, Government Code, by adding Section
662.050, as follows: 

Sec. 662.050.  TEXAS FIREFIGHTERS DAY.  (a)  Designates September 11 as
Texas Firefighters Day in honor of the bravery, courage, and determination
of Texas firefighters. 

(b)  Requires Texas Firefighters Day to be regularly observed by
appropriate ceremonies in the public schools and other places to honor
Texas firefighters. 

SECTION 2.  Effective date:  September 1, 2003.