BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center                                                                                                       H.B. 488

80R2068 EJI-F                                                                                                     By: Driver (Hegar)

Criminal Justice

4/28/2007

Engrossed

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

H.B. 488 authorizes the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education to revoke the license of an officer elected under the Texas Constitution only if the officer is convicted of a felony or a criminal offense directly involving the licensee's duties as an officer.

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 1701.501, Occupations Code, by amending Subsections (a) and (b) and adding Subsection (d), as follows:

(a) Makes a conforming change.

(b) Deletes existing text prohibiting license revocation of an officer elected under the Texas Constitution.

(d) Authorizes the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education to revoke a license issued under this chapter (Law Enforcement Officers) if the officer is convicted of a felony or a criminal offense directly involving the person's duties as an officer.

SECTION 2.  Makes application of this Act prospective.

SECTION 3.  Effective date: September 1, 2007.

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