HBA-EDN, JEK H.B. 583 77(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.B. 583
By: Denny
State Affairs
2/7/2001
Introduced



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

In 1952, the United States Congress enacted a National Day of Prayer as an
annual event and in 1988, specified the first Thursday of May of each year
as the date it is to be recognized.  House Bill 583 establishes the first
Thursday in May as Texas Prayer Day to coincide with the National Day of
Prayer. 

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

House Bill 583 amends the Government Code to establish the first Thursday
in May of each year as Texas Prayer Day. 

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2001.