HBA-EVB H.B. 2491 76(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.B. 2491
By: Yarbrough
Land and Resource Management
4/5/1999
Introduced



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Chapter 243, Local Government Code, provides for the regulation of sexually
oriented businesses, but does not address who in the municipality or county
may inspect a sexually oriented business for compliance. Under H.B. 2491, a
sexually oriented business would consent to entry by a representative of
the municipality or county or a peace officer by obtaining a permit or
license under Section 243.007. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this bill does
not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, department, agency, or institution. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Section 243.008, Local Government Code, by adding
Subsection (b), to specify that by obtaining a permit or license under
Section 243.007 (Licenses or Permits), the sexually oriented business
consents to the entry by a representative of the municipality or county
issuing the permit or license or by a peace officer for the purpose of
inspecting the premises for a violation of the law. Makes a conforming
change. 

SECTION 2. Emergency clause. 
Effective date: upon passage.