AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

 

Currently there are many service requirements regarding who may be buried in the Texas State Cemetery.  One of those requirements is that a former state official who has been appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate must serve at least 12 years in the office to which appointed.  C.S.S.B. 1871 changes that requirement to a term of 10 years.

 

C.S.S.B. 1871 amends current law relating to burial on property dedicated for cemetery purposes as part of the State Cemetary.

 

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 2165.256(d), Government Code, to provide that certain persons are eligible for burial in the State Cemetery, including a former state official or a state official who dies in office who has been appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate and who served at least 10 years, rather than at least 12 years, in the office to which appointed.

 

SECTION 2.  Effective date: September 1, 2013.