HBA-DMH H.C.R. 218 77(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.C.R. 218
By: Burnam
Civil Practices
4/9/2001
Introduced



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Matthew Carroll alleges that he was employed with Texas A&M University's
Center for Housing and Urban Development as project manager for the
Progreso Family Community Center Project and the he was wrongfully
discharged by Texas A&M University.  Mr. Carroll alleges that the
termination resulted from his refusal to falsify time sheets in violation
of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 relating to the keeping of
wage and hour records.  Mr. Carroll alleges that he is entitled to recover
damages and other relief as the court deems appropriate.  House Concurrent
Resolution 218 grants Matthew Carroll permission to sue the State of Texas
and The Texas A&M University System. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

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

ANALYSIS

House Concurrent Resolution 218 grants Matthew Carroll permission to sue
the State of Texas and The Texas A&M University System and provides that
the chancellor of The Texas A&M University System be served a citation and
other required process.