BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center H.B. 742
79R2157 DAK-D By: Nixon (Duncan)
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. As engrossed, H.B. 742 updates the citation to Chapter 74, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, in the Occupations Code.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Amends Section 159.003(a), Occupations Code, to delete the reference to Section 4.01(e), Medical Liability and Insurance Improvement Act of Texas (Article 4590i, V.T.C.S.), and replace it with Section 74.051(e), Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
SECTION 2. Makes application of this Act prospective.
SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2005.