HBA-EDN S.B. 233 77(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisS.B. 233
By: Harris
Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
3/18/2001
Engrossed



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Under current law, there is an inconsistency regarding the age bracket used
in the definition of a child in certain cases of liability.  Senate Bill
233 amends provisions pertaining to parental liability for the conduct of a
child to include children who are at least 10, rather than 12, years of
age.  

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

Senate Bill 233 amends the Family Code to provide that a parent or other
person who has the duty of control and reasonable discipline of a child is
liable for any property damage proximately caused by the wilful and
malicious conduct of a child who is at least 10, but is under 18 years of
age. 

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2001.