BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center	H.B. 2402
86R22169 BEE-D	By: Geren et al. (Fallon)
	Natural Resources & Economic Development
	5/7/2019
	Engrossed

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

H.B. 2402 amends current law relating to the eligibility of certain events to receive funding through the Major Events Reimbursement Program.

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 Sections 5A(a)(4) and (5), Chapter 1507 (S.B. 456), Acts of the 76th Legislature, Regular Session, 1999 (Article 5190.14, V.T.C.S), as follows:

(4) Redefines "event" to include a championship event in the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Championship Series and a CONVRG conference.

(5) Redefines "site selection" to include the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) and Encore Live.

SECTION 2. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2019.