BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center C.S.H.B. 581
80R21616 E By: Deshotel (Van de Putte)
Committee Report (Substituted)
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
C.S.H.B. 581 authorizes teenagers 16 years of age or older to solicit and sell newspapers directly to the public.
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 51.003(a), Labor Code, to provide that this chapter (Employment of Children) does not apply to employment of a child 16 years or older engaged in the direct sale of newspapers to the general public.
SECTION 2. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2007.