BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center	H.B. 1031
86R6802 BEE-D	By: Deshotel (Creighton)
	Intergovernmental Relations
	5/3/2019
	Engrossed

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

It has been noted that, although some counties have the authority to regulate game rooms, Jefferson County currently does not have that authority. H.B. 1031 seeks to increase the number of counties authorized to regulate game rooms.

H.B. 1031 amends current law relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.

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 234.132, Local Government Code, as follows:

Sec. 234.132. APPLICABILITY. Provides that this subchapter (Game Rooms) applies only to certain counties, including a county that is located on this state's border with Louisiana and is adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico. Makes nonsubstantive changes.

SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2019.