BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 2387 82R7610 ALL-F By: Menendez (Lucio) International Relations & Trade 5/20/2011 Engrossed
BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center H.B. 2387
82R7610 ALL-F By: Menendez (Lucio)
International Relations & Trade
5/20/2011
Engrossed
Senate Research Center
H.B. 2387
82R7610 ALL-F
By: Menendez (Lucio)
International Relations & Trade
5/20/2011
Engrossed
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT H.B. 2387 amends current law relating to the selection, compensation, and duties of the general counsel to an appraisal district. 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 6.05, Tax Code, by amending Subsection (d) and adding Subsection (j), as follows: (d) Authorizes the chief appraiser to employ and compensate professional, clerical, and other personnel as provided by the budget, with the exception of a general counsel to the appraisal district. (j) Authorizes the board of directors of an appraisal district to employ a general counsel to the district to serve at the will of the board. Requires the general counsel to provide counsel directly to the board and perform other duties and responsibilities as determined by the board. Entitles the general counsel to compensation as provide by the budget adopted by the board. SECTION 2. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2011.
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
H.B. 2387 amends current law relating to the selection, compensation, and duties of the general counsel to an appraisal district.
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 6.05, Tax Code, by amending Subsection (d) and adding Subsection (j), as follows:
(d) Authorizes the chief appraiser to employ and compensate professional, clerical, and other personnel as provided by the budget, with the exception of a general counsel to the appraisal district.
(j) Authorizes the board of directors of an appraisal district to employ a general counsel to the district to serve at the will of the board. Requires the general counsel to provide counsel directly to the board and perform other duties and responsibilities as determined by the board. Entitles the general counsel to compensation as provide by the budget adopted by the board.
SECTION 2. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2011.