BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center C.S.H.B. 2724
81R33912 E By: Woolley (Patrick, Dan)
Committee Report (Substituted)
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
C.S.H.B. 2724 amends current law relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
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 2.202(a), Family Code, to provide that certain persons are authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony, including current and former members of the legislature of this state.
SECTION 2. Makes application of this Act prospective.
SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2009.