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.