By: Nelson S.B. No. 747
(Fallon)
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the term for the independent ombudsman for state
supported living centers.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 555.053, Health and Safety Code, is
amended by amending Subsection (a) and adding Subsection (c) to
read as follows:
(a) The governor shall appoint the independent ombudsman
for a term of two years expiring February 1 of odd-numbered years.
(c) A person appointed as independent ombudsman may be
reappointed.
SECTION 2. A person serving as the independent ombudsman on
the effective date of this Act shall serve as the independent
ombudsman until February 1, 2015, unless otherwise removed by the
governor.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2013.