HBA-TBM H.J.R. 30 77(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.J.R. 30
By: Jones, Delwin
County Affairs
4/8/2001
Introduced



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Some citizens of Lubbock County feel that the job of constable could be
done more efficiently and effectively by the sheriff's office.  This
consolidation would in some cases also eliminate duplication of work
duties.  As proposed, House Joint Resolution 30 requires the submission to
the voters of a constitutional amendment authorizing the commissioners
court of Lubbock County to call an election on the question of whether the
office of constable in the county should be abolished.   

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 Joint Resolution 30 amends the Texas Constitution to authorize the
commissioners court of Lubbock County to call an election on the question
of whether the office of constable in the county should be abolished.  If a
majority of the voters in Lubbock County approve the proposition the office
of constable is abolished and the powers, duties, and records of the office
are transferred to the county sheriff.   

FOR ELECTION

This proposed constitutional amendment shall be submitted to the voters at
an election to be held November 6, 2001.