HBA-TBM, AMW H.B. 805 77(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.B. 805
By: Bonnen
Public Safety
7/3/2001
Enrolled



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

The crime stoppers program is a valuable tool for law enforcement.
However, prior to the 77th Legislature, a crime stopper organization was
prohibited from expending more than 10 percent of its annual income on
administrative costs.  House Bill 805 increases the amount of
administrative expenditures allowed by crime stoppers organizations to 20
percent.   

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. 

ANALYSIS

House Bill 805 amends the Government Code to increase from 10 percent to 20
percent the amount of money received annually that may be used to pay costs
incurred in administering a crime stoppers organization.   

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2001.