HBA-NRS S.B. 334 77(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisS.B. 334
By: Van de Putte
Public Education
5/16/2001
Engrossed



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Currently, the Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) administers the
Summer Food Service Program (summer program) providing free or
reduced-price meals to eligible children in various school districts.
Senate Bill 334 requires DHS to prepare quarterly reports summarizing the
progress of DHS in implementing the outreach program designed to increase
participation in the summer program. 

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 334 amends the Human Resources Code to require the Texas
Department of Human Services (DHS) to prepare quarterly reports summarizing
the progress of DHS in implementing the outreach program designed to
increase participation in the Summer Food Service Program and to file those
reports with the standing committees of the senate and house of
representatives having primary jurisdiction over health and human services.

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2001.