SRC-JEC C.S.S.B. 1776 78(R)BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research CenterC.S.S.B. 1776 78R7807 MTB-DBy: Gallegos State Affairs 4/26/2003 Committee Report (Substituted) DIGEST AND PURPOSE Currently, there is no statewide recognition of firefighters for their acts of heroism to preserve the lives of others. C.S.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) Authorizes Texas Firefighters Day to be regularly observed by appropriate ceremonies in the public schools and other places to honor Texas firefighters. Authorizes each governmental entity to determine the appropriate ceremonies by which it observes Texas Firefighters Day. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2003.