BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center                                                                                                        S.J.R. 10

79R3377 ATP-D                                                                                                             By: Lindsay

                                                                                                                                       State Affairs

2/9/2005

As Filed

AUTHOR'S/SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

Currently, a municipal utility district board member is prohibited from holding an additional paid public office.  The Texas Constitution states that, "No person shall hold or exercise at the same time, more than one civil office of emolument, except that of" one of several exceptions.  S.J.R. 10 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow a municipal utility district board member to serve as an election judge for elections other than those related to the board member's district.

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 40, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, by adding Subsection (e) to authorize an officer of a municipal utility district to serve as an election judge, notwithstanding Subsection (a), as provided by the legislature.

SECTION 2.  Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be submitted to the voters at an election to be held on November 8, 2005.  Requires the ballot to be printed to permit voting for or against the specific proposition.