BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center                                                                                                       H.B. 738

79R2153 DAK-D                                                                                              By: Nixon (Duncan)

State Affairs

4/24/2005

Engrossed

AUTHOR'S/SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

During the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, legislation was enacted that moved Article 4590i, V.T.C.S., to Chapter 74, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.  Now there exists antiquated cross-references in the statutes.  H.B. 738 updates citations to Chapter 74, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, in the Health and Safety 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 81.048(b), Health and Safety Code, to specify that hospital is defined by Section 74.001 (Definitions), Civil Practice and Remedies Code, rather than Section 1.03, Medical Liability and Insurance Improvement Act of Texas (Article 4509i, V.T.C.S.).

SECTION 2.  Makes application of this Act prospective.

SECTION 3.  Effective date: September 1, 2005.