HBA-MPM H.B. 1903 76(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.B. 1903
By: Wilson
Public Education
4/20/1999
Introduced



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

H.B. 1903 authorizes the governor to present Silver Quill awards to
individuals, including professional educators and members of the public,
who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the field of public
education.   The bill also makes additional requirements and prohibitions
with respect to this award. 

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. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Subchapter F, Chapter 39, Education Code, by adding
Section 39.113, as follows: 

Sec. 39.113.  SILVER QUILL AWARDS.  Authorizes the governor to present
Silver Quill awards (awards) to individuals, including professional
educators and members of the public, who have demonstrated outstanding
leadership in the field of public education.  Prohibits the governor from
presenting more than 10 awards, annually.  Requires the commissioner of
education to develop criteria for the award and to assist the governor in
evaluating nominated individuals. 

SECTION 2.Emergency clause.
  Effective date: upon passage.