HB 6 87-0 (2021)
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Elections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 970 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to prosecutorial transparency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 976 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a judge or magistrate to preside over a regional specialty court program and the authority of that judge or magistrate in cases referred to the program.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 988 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation; creating a criminal offense.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
See remarks for effective date
HB 1193 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the jurisdiction of a juvenile court over certain persons and to the sealing and nondisclosure of certain juvenile records.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1365 87-0 (2021)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the procedure for transferring certain cases and proceedings between courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1831 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, GlennSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to annual continuing education requirements for certain court clerks.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1839 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to the age qualifications for a person elected or appointed to serve as a district judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1875 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the business court and the Court of Business Appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1999 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a specialty mental health court program for juveniles.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2077 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2101 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in McLennan County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2188 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for censorship by social media companies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2254 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Bell County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2965 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to civil liability for censorship by social media companies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3053 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the qualifications of judges of certain courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3208 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Williamson County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3241 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to compensation for damages caused by governmental actions that close or effectively close businesses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3511 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Hidalgo County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3513 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts in Hidalgo County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3569 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Denton County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3774 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
HB 3822 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Smith County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4220 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the composition of the juvenile board of Guadalupe County.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 4280 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Maverick County, the creation of the office of district attorney for that judicial district, and the duties of the district attorney for the 293rd Judicial District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4292 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Brazos County and the duties of the district attorney for the 85th Judicial District in Brazos County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4293 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a court reminder program for criminal defendants.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4371 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to juvenile justice reform, including the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child and the age of criminal responsibility.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 4492 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to financing certain costs associated with electric markets; granting authority to issue bonds; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HCR 118 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3774.
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 121 87-0 (2021)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
HJR 156 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a district court to reduce or modify a sentence imposing a term of imprisonment for a person who has served not less than 10 years of the term.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 7 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Point of order overruled
SB 41 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the consolidation and allocation of state civil court costs; increasing certain civil court costs; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/22
SB 643 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to authorizing the imposition of additional fees for filing civil cases in Nueces County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 800 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to certain required reports or information received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1285 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in McLennan County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1519 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the appointment of a judge or magistrate to preside over a regional specialty court program and the authority of that judge or magistrate in cases referred to the program.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1530 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 1547 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an additional criminal judicial district composed of Tarrant County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1548 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Denton County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1612 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to certain suits involving elections and the confidentiality of certain communications with voting systems vendors.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1940 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 2027 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the procedure for transferring certain cases and proceedings between courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 2168 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts in Hidalgo County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 2220 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Smith County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3 87-1 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 95 87-1 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for censorship by social media companies.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 170 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 260 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to the appeal of an election contest.
Filed
SB 1 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses; providing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
HB 3 87-2 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 52 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 165 87-2 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for censorship by social media companies.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
SB 1 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 98 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and the application of COVID-19 vaccine exemptions to certain employees.
Filed
SB 99 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates by a governmental entity.
Filed
HB 55 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case.
Filed
HB 162 87-3 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Harris County; making an appropriation.
Filed
HB 166 87-3 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Harris County; making an appropriation.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HJR 15 87-3 (2021)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 106 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 332 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the eligibility of a retired or former judge for assignment in certain proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 380 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the authority of a district court to hear and determine certain ad valorem tax appeals.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 532 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Guadalupe County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 686 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to making permanent the former temporary increases in records archive fees and records management and preservation fees charged by district and county clerks.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 994 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Peter | et. al.
Relating to appeals to justice courts of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1134 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Brazos County and the duties of the district attorney for the 85th Judicial District in Brazos County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1285 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to exemptions to reporting and list requirements for certain attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, amicus attorneys, mediators, and guardians.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1323 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1334 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the terms of court for the 4th District Court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 1341 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the authority of a district clerk to post official and legal notices by electronic display.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1437 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Montgomery County and the duties of the district attorney for the 9th Judicial District in Montgomery County and the 410th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1481 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the composition of the 38th Judicial District, the creation of the 454th Judicial District composed of Medina County, the creation of the office of criminal district attorney of Medina County, and the abolishment of the office of county attorney for Medina County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1494 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to surety bonds for deputy clerks and other employees of county and district clerks.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1569 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Finance Commission of Texas, the Texas Department of Banking, and the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending and to the regulation of certain financial institutions and businesses.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1614 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the operation of the Texas Title Insurance Guaranty Association.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2006 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to locations, terms, sessions, and procedures for conducting court proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 2120 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government; imposing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2316 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 24th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2420 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 293rd Judicial District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2470 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to an action for the damage to property value caused by the use of an easement.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2782 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to decedents' estates, transfer on death deeds, and matters involving probate courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2928 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to jurisdiction of contested probate proceedings in counties without a statutory probate court or county court at law exercising original probate jurisdiction.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3173 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Comal County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3301 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to merger agreements among certain hospitals; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3336 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of, and practices and procedures in civil cases before, justice courts, county courts, statutory county courts, and district courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3627 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to qualifications of licensed court interpreters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3734 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the preemption of municipal and county regulatory authority.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3919 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to prosecutorial transparency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4142 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Travis County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4504 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the appointment of certain judicial offices, a board for considering the qualification of applicants for judicial office, and a nonpartisan election for the retention or rejection of a person appointed to those offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4716 86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, AngieSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the municipal court of record of the City of Rowlett.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HJR 59 86-0 (2019)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
HJR 63 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of time a person must have been a practicing lawyer or judge to be eligible to serve as a district court judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HJR 148 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for appointments to fill vacancies for certain judicial offices and for nonpartisan retention elections for those offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HR 2187 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2342.
Reported enrolled
HR 2188 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 891.
Reported enrolled
SB 40 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to locations, terms, sessions, and procedures for conducting court proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 41 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to exemptions to reporting and list requirements for certain attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, amicus attorneys, mediators, and guardians.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 211 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter
Relating to the procedures for protests and appeals of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 253 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.
Relating to expedited proceedings in cases involving dangerously damaged or deteriorated or substandard buildings or improvements in a municipality.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 414 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the 23rd Judicial District and the creation of the 461st Judicial District composed of Brazoria County.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 614 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Finance Commission of Texas, the Texas Department of Banking, and the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, to the training requirements applicable to the agencies overseen by the Finance Commission of Texas, and to the regulation of certain financial institutions and businesses.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 628 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 635 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for protests and appeals of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 658 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to making permanent the former temporary increases in records archive fees and records management and preservation fees charged by district and county clerks.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 891 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in and grants provided by courts in the judicial branch of state government; increasing and imposing fees; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 940 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 24th Judicial District.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1208 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to decedents' estates, transfer on death deeds, and matters involving probate courts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1403 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the jurisdiction of a court to hear and determine issues regarding a child seeking special immigrant juvenile status.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1464 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the terms of court for the 4th District Court.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1466 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the state salary for retired judges.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1529 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to merger agreements among certain hospitals; imposing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1609 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the precedence of election contests in district and appellate courts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1728 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to an interim study by the Texas Commission on Judicial Selection regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected.
House: House Administration Senate: State Affairs
Referred to House Administration
SB 1763 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to surety bonds for deputy clerks and other employees of county and district clerks.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1801 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to orders of nondisclosure for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1936 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to imposing additional fees for filing civil cases and recording certain documents in Nueces County.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1937 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the situs for ad valorem tax purposes of certain docks and piers located in more than one county.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 2013 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the preemption of municipal and county regulatory authority.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2169 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Travis County.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2174 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to prosecutorial transparency.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2176 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to qualifications of licensed court interpreters.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2241 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the judges authorized to release on bail a defendant charged with certain offenses, and the considerations for setting the amount of bail.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2254 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to creation of magistrates in Fort Bend County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 2333 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the operation of the Texas Title Insurance Guaranty Association.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 2342 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of, and practices and procedures in civil cases before, justice courts, county courts, statutory county courts, and district courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SJR 25 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of time a person must have been a practicing lawyer or judge to be eligible to serve as a district court judge.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SR 838 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 891.
Reported enrolled
SR 845 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 2342.
Reported enrolled
HB 113 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a local authority to impose a civil penalty for certain violations recorded by an automated traffic control system or a photographic traffic signal enforcement system; providing a civil penalty.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 551 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a court to return certain fees to a person whose criminal record has been expunged.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 557 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.Sponsor: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons and to the return of certain fees to a person whose criminal record has been expunged; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 624 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a district clerk to post official and legal notices by electronic display.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Transferred to Calendars Committee
HB 1145 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the designation of a judicial district in Hidalgo County as the district court with preference for family law matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 1258 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to information publicly available in a state court document database; authorizing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1374 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the authority of a court to return certain fees to a person who is the subject of an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1393 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to records filed with the clerk of a district court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1438 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts in Harris County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1740 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the administration of veterans treatment court programs, the expunction of arrest records and files for certain participants who successfully complete a program, and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for participants convicted of a misdemeanor; changing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1765 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to compensation of certain justices and judges for performing extrajudicial services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2049 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons who are tried for an offense and subsequently acquitted.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2184 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the operation and administration of the Walker County Court at Law.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2221 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to a limitation on the amount of attorney's fees awarded in a case assigned to a special three-judge district court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2653 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a district court to hear and determine certain ad valorem tax appeals.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2737 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Hays County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2776 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the right of certain appellants to supersede a judgment or order on appeal.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2823 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dean, JaySponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the issuance and enforcement of a subpoena during the course of an investigation of a residential mortgage loan servicer.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2875 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the imposition of additional fees for filing civil cases in Willacy County and Starr County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2916 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the appointment of a bailiff by district courts and county courts at law in Bowie County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 3235 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Hidalgo County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3372 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3459 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to requiring a business to pre-disclose the recording of a telephone conversation with a consumer; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3481 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, ShawnSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the terms of district courts in Harris County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3613 85-0 (2017)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs by district courts in Ector County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4284 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, FourSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the jurisdiction of the statutory county courts of Potter County in family law matters.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HJR 74 85-0 (2017)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HR 2528 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 555.
Filed
SB 325 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the procedure for expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons who are tried for an offense and subsequently acquitted.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 326 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a court to return certain fees to a person whose criminal record has been expunged.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 327 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the authority of a court to return certain fees to a person who is the subject of an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 414 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the authority of a district clerk to post official and legal notices by electronic display.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 525 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to a review of state laws requiring an action or proceeding to be brought in Travis County or a Travis County court.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 824 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, KonniSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to compensation of certain justices and judges for performing extrajudicial services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 949 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to a limitation on the amount of attorney's fees awarded in a case assigned to a special three-judge district court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1053 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to an appeal of a desired future condition in a groundwater management area.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1178 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Denton County and the jurisdiction of certain county criminal courts in Denton.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1329 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government; increasing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 1441 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the right of certain appellants to supersede a judgment or order on appeal.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1640 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts in Travis County.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1791 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to veterans treatment court programs and the results of successfully completing those programs; imposing a filing fee on certain civil cases to benefit veterans treatment court programs; changing a fee.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1893 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the administrative judicial regions in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 1918 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the issuance and enforcement of a subpoena during the course of an investigation of a residential mortgage loan servicer.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2174 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the appointment of a bailiff by district courts and county courts at law in Bowie County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 2241 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the elimination of double taxation of property due to jurisdictional disputes of like taxing units.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 359 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to a court order to disannex an area from a municipality.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 398 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Coryell County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 402 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the terms of court for the 52nd District Court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 860 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission; providing administrative penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 975 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to charitable raffles conducted by certain professional sports team charitable foundations; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
HB 1089 84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Ector County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1091 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to special three-judge district courts convened to hear certain cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1167 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the creation of an additional family district court in Harris County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1253 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to appointment of a grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1427 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a review of state laws requiring an action or proceeding to be brought in Travis County or a Travis County court.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Considered in Calendars
HB 1688 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to proceedings held in auxiliary facilities outside certain county seats.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1695 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to Internet access to certain district court family dockets.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1774 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the jurisdiction and powers of and the referral of certain proceedings to a criminal law hearing officer in Cameron County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1817 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 132nd Judicial District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1822 84-0 (2015)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of two family district courts in Collin County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1859 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the production of the index of the parties to all suits by the clerk of a district court; authorizing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2150 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the organization of a grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2182 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the collection and refunding of certain fees and deposits by a county clerk or district clerk; increasing certain fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2234 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the authority of a district clerk to post official and legal notices by electronic display.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2282 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the procedures for protests and appeals of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2525 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2700 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the release of bulk criminal history record information by certain individuals and agencies.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2727 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to the administration of multicounty statutory county courts and to the 1st Multicounty Court at Law.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2766 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the confidentiality of a person's date of birth; affecting the prosecution of the offense of distribution or misuse of confidential information.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 2768 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government and the composition of certain juvenile boards.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2794 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a delayed birth certificate; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2816 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to legislative and judicial review of state agency rulemaking.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3276 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons who are tried for an offense and subsequently acquitted.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3285 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Kendall County, the composition of the 216th Judicial District, the creation of a criminal district attorney of Kendall County, and the abolishment of the County Court at Law of Kendall County and the office of county attorney of Kendall County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3376 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs in family district courts in Tarrant County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3426 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to concurrent jurisdiction of a statutory county court with a district court in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 3870 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the appointment of a master in chancery in certain counties to aid in the determination of certain ad valorem tax appeals.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3941 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an additional family district court for Fort Bend County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4009 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the appointment of associate judges for child protection cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
HJR 81 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the terms of office of a district judge.
Filed
HJR 122 84-0 (2015)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
SB 151 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.
Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 166 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the jurisdiction and powers of and the referral of certain proceedings to a criminal law hearing officer in Cameron County.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 365 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the methods of recovery of stranded environmental compliance costs by certain non-ERCOT electric utilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 455 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to special three-judge district courts convened to hear certain cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 504 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 132nd Judicial District.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 524 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to a review of state laws requiring an action or proceeding to be brought in Travis County or a Travis County court.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 549 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Coryell County.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 567 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the production of the index of the parties to all suits by the clerk of a district court; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 643 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to proceedings held in auxiliary facilities outside certain county seats.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 764 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of an additional family district court in Harris County.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 800 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the authority of a district clerk to post official and legal notices by electronic display.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 898 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to charitable raffles conducted by certain professional sports team charitable foundations; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
SB 905 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the appointment of a county auditor in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 942 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to warrants or orders issued to obtain certain information through installation or use of global positioning system wireless device trackers, international mobile subscriber identity locators, or other devices or equipment, and to public access to law enforcement or prosecutor requests for certain related location or communication information; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 962 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to legislative and judicial review of state agency rulemaking.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 965 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the filing of a copy of certain records related to the release of an accused person on personal bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1139 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government, the composition of certain juvenile boards, and the increase of certain filing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 1278 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Kendall County, the composition of the 216th Judicial District, the creation of a criminal district attorney of Kendall County, and the abolishment of the County Court at Law of Kendall County and the office of county attorney of Kendall County.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1335 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the period after which a governmental entity must execute an expunction order.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1341 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, VanSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the transfer of certain court records.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1369 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to reports on attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, guardian, mediator, and competency evaluator appointments made by courts in this state and an interim study on a billing system for attorneys ad litem.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1517 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1740 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of certain judges in criminal cases to review and modify a bail bond set by a municipal court judge or justice of the peace.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1876 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, mediators, and guardians in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1913 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to a court administrator in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1938 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of an additional family district court for Fort Bend County.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1960 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the release of bulk criminal history record information by certain individuals and agencies.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1961 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the appointment and duties of criminal magistrates for certain courts in Hidalgo County.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1964 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the imposition of additional fees for filing civil cases and for recording certain documents in Hidalgo County and Cameron County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1970 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to increasing the electronic filing fee for certain courts.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 612 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Kenedy and Kleberg Counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 696 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kleinschmidt, TimSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the duties of and the application of the professional prosecutors law to the county attorney in Gonzales County and to the duties of the district attorney for the 25th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 717 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the duties of and the application of the professional prosecutors law to the county attorney in Lavaca County and to the duties of the district attorney for the 25th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 803 83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Denton County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 981 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the production of the index of the parties to all suits by the clerk of a district court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1127 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the regulation of game rooms by certain counties; providing penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1139 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Travis County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1193 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs for certain district courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1239 83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to fees charged by certain entities administering alternative dispute resolution systems for counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1248 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the composition of the 155th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1278 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 79th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1322 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the sealing of applications and orders for the installation and use of mobile tracking devices in certain law enforcement investigations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1326 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to an increase in the district court records archive fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1375 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an exemption for certain solo practitioner attorneys from electronic filing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1435 83-0 (2013)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to certain notices, reports, and descriptions provided by or filed with court and county clerks.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1439 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the temporary sealing of certain complaints or affidavits on which arrest warrants are based.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1489 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to prepaid funeral benefits contracts; authorizing a fee.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1513 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lewis, TryonSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to temporary increases in the records archive fees and the records management and preservation fees charged by district and county clerks.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
HB 1530 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the authority of a county clerk or district clerk to collect certain fees; imposing certain court fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1702 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to staff and support personnel appointed by certain judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1710 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a cost-of-living increase in compensation for district judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1793 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Ellis County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1811 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to redesignation of the 357th District Court as a family district court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1875 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lewis, TryonSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a case transferred from one district court to another district court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2268 83-0 (2013)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to search warrants issued in this state and other states for certain customer data, communications, and other related information held in electronic storage in this state and other states by providers of electronic communications services and remote computing services.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2302 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to signing electronic or digital court documents, to the electronic filing system established by the Texas Supreme Court, to the statewide electronic filing system fund, to certain court fees and court costs, and to recovery of electronic filing fees by taxing units; imposing and authorizing certain fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2419 83-0 (2013)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to a pilot program authorizing an administrative district judge to appoint special magistrates to assist in hearing ad valorem tax protests.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2488 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the establishment of an independent agency to function as a tax tribunal.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2567 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to the filing in county deed records of an instrument transferring a residential mortgage note; providing a civil penalty.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Investments & Financial Services
HB 2769 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the process for appealing the desired future conditions adopted by a groundwater conservation district for an aquifer.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2777 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the procedures for taxpayer protests and to appeals of certain ad valorem tax determinations to justice courts.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2889 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to evidence of inequality of appraisal in judicial appeals of appraisal review board orders.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2935 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a legal action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2942 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to appointment of a bailiff to serve the 105th District Court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 3041 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the sale of event tickets; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 3136 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the jurisdiction and powers of a criminal law hearing officer in Cameron County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3153 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of, and practice in courts in, the judicial branch of state government and the composition of certain juvenile boards; imposing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
HB 3241 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the civil prosecution of racketeering related to trafficking of persons; providing penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3314 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to instruction and continuing education requirements for certain court clerks.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3378 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to an annual term for the 47th District Court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3381 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the 198th Judicial District, the creation of a judicial district composed of Edwards, Kimble, McCulloch, Mason, and Menard Counties, and the creation of the office of district attorney for the 444th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3443 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.
Relating to the persons entitled to intervene in an appeal to a district court of an ad valorem tax-related matter.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
HB 3542 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to appraisal review boards; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3629 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to suit for writ of mandamus.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3696 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to unauthorized insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3796 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorization for biweekly installment payments for the compensation of certain justices, judges, and district attorneys.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3863 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the creation of magistrates in Guadalupe County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3908 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law of Navarro County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3929 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the 12th and 369th Judicial Districts, the redesignation of the district attorney for the 12th Judicial District as the district attorney for the 369th Judicial District, and the composition of the Leon County juvenile board.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HJR 37 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the terms of office of a district judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 116 83-0 (2013)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
SB 268 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 287th Judicial District and the county attorney of Oldham County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 290 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Denton County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 297 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to prepaid funeral benefits contracts.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 433 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties; providing penalties; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 479 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 79th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 560 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorization for biweekly installment payments for the compensation of certain justices, judges, and district attorneys.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 577 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, partisan elections for all judicial offices, and nonpartisan elections for the retention or rejection for all judicial offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 719 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to fees charged by certain entities administering alternative dispute resolution systems for counties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 753 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the production of the index of the parties to all suits by the clerk of a district court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 1022 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Travis County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1052 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to search warrants issued in this state and other states for certain customer data, communications, and other information held in electronic storage in this state and other states by providers of electronic communications services and remote computing services.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
House passage as amended reported
SB 1088 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to warrants issued to obtain location information from wireless communications devices.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1111 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the 198th Judicial District, the creation of a judicial district composed of Edwards, Kimble, McCulloch, Mason, and Menard Counties, and the creation of the office of district attorney for the 444th Judicial District.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
SB 1146 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the statewide electronic filing system fund and to certain court fees and court costs to fund the account; imposing fees.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1149 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to judicial review in district court of certain workers' compensation disputes.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1229 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to increases in the records archive fees and the records management and preservation fees charged by district and county clerks.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1460 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to appointment of a bailiff to serve the 105th District Court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 1513 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the interlocutory appeal of a denial of a motion to dismiss in an action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1629 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the operation and administration of, and practice and procedures in courts in, the judicial branch of state government.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1671 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the fines for and other enforcement of laws providing for the operation of oversize or overweight vehicles; creating an offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1881 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the composition of the 12th and 369th Judicial Districts, the redesignation of the district attorney for the 12th Judicial District as the district attorney for the 369th Judicial District, and the composition of the Leon County juvenile board.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1891 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the imposition of an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Travis County courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SJR 34 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment for filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, for partisan elections for all judicial offices, and for subsequent nonpartisan retention elections for all judicial offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 165 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena | et. al.
Relating to a cost-of-living increase in compensation for district court judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 627 82-0 (2011)
Author: Woolley, BeverlySponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to a fee collected by a district clerk for certain certified copies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 789 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the duties of and the application of the professional prosecutors law to the county attorneys in Gonzales and Lavaca Counties and to the duties of the district attorney for the 25th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 994 82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, JoaquinSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to proceedings that may be referred to and the powers of a criminal law magistrate in Bexar County.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1048 82-0 (2011)
Author: Cain, ErwinSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the terms of the 102nd District Court in Red River County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1314 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard PenaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the operation and jurisdiction of certain district courts serving Webb County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1573 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to certain pretrial and post-trial procedures and testing in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1870 82-0 (2011)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to judicial review in district court of certain workers' compensation disputes.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1999 82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John
Relating to the nonpartisan election of district judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2071 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to an appeal by a deputy sheriff under county civil service to an independent third-party hearing examiner.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2101 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to sealing of court records containing identifying financial information or personal identifying information.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2166 82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to the procedures for and appeals of desired future conditions adopted by groundwater management areas.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2310 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, DougSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to appointment of bailiffs for the district courts in Comal, Hays, and Caldwell Counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2502 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the fees collected by district court clerks on the filing of certain civil actions or proceedings to fund basic civil legal services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2936 82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, JoaquinSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration of district courts in Bexar County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3022 82-0 (2011)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the appointment of a bailiff for the 196th District Court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3047 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the powers of a criminal law hearing officer in Cameron County.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 3345 82-0 (2011)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the appointment of deputy district clerks in the 428th District Court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3434 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to continuing judicial training.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3445 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the operation and administration of the judicial branch of state government.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3482 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the creation of a statewide district court with exclusive, original jurisdiction over certain cases and the creation of the office of district attorney for the 200th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3683 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to hearings and appeals in connection with the insurance commissioner's disapproval of a property and casualty insurance rate.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3691 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to community supervision and corrections departments and community justice plans.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3698 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to jurisdiction of district courts and criminal district courts in certain criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3710 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, partisan elections for all judicial offices, and nonpartisan elections for the retention or rejection for all judicial offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3796 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the composition of certain judicial districts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3850 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the county attorney of Oldham County and the district attorney for the 287th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3851 82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 287th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 61 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the terms of office of a district judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HJR 155 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment for filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, for partisan elections for all judicial offices, and for subsequent nonpartisan retention elections for all judicial offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
SB 376 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to a fee collected for a jury trial in a civil case.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 491 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the composition of the 198th Judicial District, the creation of a judicial district composed of Kimble, McCulloch, Mason, and Menard Counties, and the creation of the office of district attorney for the 440th Judicial District.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 680 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to a fee collected by a district clerk for certain certified copies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed
SB 809 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to adjudication of certain workers' compensation disputes, including judicial review in district court.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1085 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the fees collected by district court clerks on the filing of certain civil actions or proceedings to fund basic civil legal services.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
SB 1141 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the jurisdiction of the 228th District Court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1228 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the duties of district clerks regarding certain electronic filing systems.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1525 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the district court records archive fee.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1717 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of the judicial branch of state government.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
SB 1718 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, partisan elections for all judicial offices, and nonpartisan elections for the retention or rejection for all judicial offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1807 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the composition of the 444th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1830 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to increasing certain fees for preservation and archiving of district court records.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1892 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the Bexar County district courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1894 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to proceedings that may be referred to and the powers of a criminal law magistrate in Bexar County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 1929 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 287th Judicial District.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Received from the Senate
SJR 45 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment for filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, for partisan elections for all judicial offices, and for subsequent nonpartisan retention elections for all judicial offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 79 82-1 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to fiscal and other matters necessary for implementation of the judiciary budget as enacted by H.B. No. 1, Acts of the 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, 2011, and to the operation and administration of, and practice and procedures in courts in, the judicial branch of state government.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
HB 119 81-0 (2009)
Author: Heflin, Joe
Relating to the terms of court for the 110th District Court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 250 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the abolition of certain district courts, the creation of additional district courts, and the election of district court judges in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 302 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to preferences and designations of certain district courts in Harris County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 596 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Smith County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 609 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, JoaquinSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the composition of the jury in certain adjudication hearings in juvenile court.
House: Corrections Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 755 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the county and district court technology fund; imposing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 834 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to reporting ownership of mineral interests severed from the surface estate and the vesting of title by judicial proceeding to certain abandoned mineral interests.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 856 81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Rockwall County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 966 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Sixth Court of Appeals District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 967 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Twelfth Court of Appeals District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1044 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to the fees assessed in certain cases filed in the Ector County courts at law.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 1284 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the creation of a court record preservation fund; imposing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1401 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to an appeal from an order of an appraisal review board determining a protest.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1527 81-0 (2009)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Denton County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1551 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, AbelSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the appointment of additional official court reporters for the district courts in Nueces County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1581 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Van Zandt County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1689 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts in Bexar County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 1709 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the random assignment of criminal and civil cases in district courts in Hidalgo County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1722 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the proceedings that may be referred to and the powers of a criminal law magistrate in Bexar County.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1860 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to an additional filing fee for civil cases filed in certain courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1872 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts in Bexar County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1926 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Seventh Court of Appeals District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2059 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to certain pretrial and post-trial procedures in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2389 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to supplemental breath alcohol testing court costs and the distribution of those costs in certain counties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2766 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the jurisdiction and operation of the district courts in McLennan County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3002 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, MarkSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to certain duties, functions, and procedures of county clerks, district clerks, and local registrars.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3312 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a district court records technology fund.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3468 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the selection, duties, and compensation of a presiding criminal judge in Travis County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3554 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the appointment of an associate judge to serve a district court in Brazoria County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3637 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to filing fees in civil actions and proceedings and the use of those fees, to costs on conviction in certain courts, to money paid into the registry of a court in certain counties, and to the appointment of counsel in certain suits.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3708 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the appointment and qualifications of bailiffs for certain courts in Cameron County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3710 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to consideration of district court cases by judges of certain constitutional county courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3723 81-0 (2009)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a judicial district in Harris County as the district court for domestic violence cases in that county.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3763 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the jurisdiction and administration of, and procedures relating to, certain courts in this state, including procedures for appeals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4379 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to certain pretrial and post-trial procedures in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 4403 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the filling of a vacancy in state judicial offices by appointment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4518 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to district court cases that may be considered by judges of constitutional county courts located within the 76th Judicial District and 276th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 4543 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to a cost-of-living increase in compensation for district court judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4599 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to an appeal for certain students placed in a disciplinary alternative education program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4619 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Kaufman County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 4709 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Van Zandt County and to the composition of the Van Zandt County Juvenile Board.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 4718 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lewis, TryonSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the fees assessed in certain cases filed in the Ector County courts at law.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4833 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the creation of district courts and statutory county courts and to the composition of juvenile boards in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
HJR 26 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the election of district judges from election subdistricts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 105 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to requiring board certification for appellate judges and justices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 106 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment on the qualifications for district judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HR 2922 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1722.
Reported enrolled
SB 88 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Denton County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
SB 272 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Tarrant County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
SB 497 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to compensation paid to certain judges and justices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 511 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Smith County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 603 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Rockwall County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 604 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Kaufman County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 657 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the selection of the local administrative district judge for Blanco, Burnet, Llano, and San Saba Counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 658 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Sixth Court of Appeals District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 659 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Twelfth Court of Appeals District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 812 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to reimbursement of expenses incurred by court reporters for the 506th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 925 81-0 (2009)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of a court record preservation fund; imposing a fee.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 992 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the jurisdiction and administration of, and procedures relating to, certain courts in this state, including procedures for appeals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
SB 1067 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the composition of the jury in certain adjudication hearings in juvenile court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1208 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Seventh Court of Appeals District.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1287 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain health-related reports, records, and information.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 1553 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the creation of district courts in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 1575 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the random assignment of criminal and civil cases in district courts in Hidalgo County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1580 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the imposition and use of certain court costs for breath alcohol testing programs.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1685 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the creation of a district court records technology fund.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1739 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts in Bexar County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1754 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to filing fees for civil actions or proceedings in a district, county, justice, or small claims court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 1809 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts in Bexar County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 2217 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a judicial district in Harris County as the district court for domestic violence cases in that county.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 2226 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, partisan elections for all judicial offices, and nonpartisan elections for the retention or rejection for all judicial offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2230 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the jurisdiction and operation of the district courts in McLennan County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 2336 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board and the creation of a commission to advise the board.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 2454 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to preferences of certain district courts in Tarrant County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 2554 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Weber, Randy
Relating to a bailiff for the 130th District Court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SJR 44 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment for filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, for partisan elections for all judicial offices, and for subsequent nonpartisan retention elections for all judicial offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SR 1074 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1722.
Reported enrolled
HB 334 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to district court jurisdiction over suits concerning trusts.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 369 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs for the 97th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 622 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hardcastle, RickSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 46th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 632 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs for the 415th District Court.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 818 80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Collin County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1054 80-0 (2007)
Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.
Relating to the assessment of costs, attorney's fees, and additional damages in condemnation proceedings.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1125 80-0 (2007)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Montgomery County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1342 80-0 (2007)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Cameron County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1343 80-0 (2007)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Cameron County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1388 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the duty of the judge of the 147th District Court to impanel grand juries and to the terms of court for certain district courts in Travis County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1428 80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the abolition of certain district courts, the creation of additional district courts, and the election of district court judges in certain counties.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1554 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chavez, NormaSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in El Paso County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1628 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chavez, NormaSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the creation of the El Paso County Criminal Judicial District No. 1.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2109 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to additional criminal law magistrates in Bexar County and proceedings before those magistrates.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2201 80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Grimes and Waller Counties and to the composition of the 9th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2288 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 109th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2385 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the collection of fees by a district attorney, criminal district attorney, or county attorney for certain expenses related to pretrial intervention programs.
House: Judiciary Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2486 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Wichita County.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
HB 2766 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the location at which certain courts may conduct proceedings following certain disasters.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2800 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the appointment of associate judges in the district courts in Waller County.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 2906 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the reorganization and administration of, and procedures relating to, courts in this state, including procedures for appeals.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 3060 80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, AaronSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to issuance by a court of a capias, a capias pro fine, or an arrest warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3083 80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the creation of a judicial district in Grayson County and to the composition of the 6th Judicial District and the 336th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3129 80-0 (2007)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Bastrop County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3561 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the jurisdiction of certain courts to dispose of separate felony and misdemeanor charges pending against the same defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3583 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the composition, appointment, and training of the board of directors of an appraisal district and to the officers and conduct of an appraisal review board.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 3802 80-0 (2007)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to the assignment of a visiting judge in a criminal matter.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 3816 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the execution of an innocent person as the subject of a court of inquiry.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3972 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to a bailiff to serve the 115th District Court in Upshur County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 4037 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, RichardSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the terms of court for the 49th and 341st District Courts.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 4107 80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the appointment and duties of criminal magistrates for certain courts in Nueces County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HJR 64 80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the election of district judges from election subdistricts.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HJR 89 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to requiring board certification for appellate judges and justices and to increasing the age and experience requirements and requiring board certification for district judges.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
SB 229 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the seal of a district court and the signature of the district clerk used on process issued by the court.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 272 80-0 (2007)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs for the 97th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 355 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the duty of the judge of the 147th District Court to impanel grand juries and to the terms of court for certain district courts in Travis County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 488 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Bastrop County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 510 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Montgomery County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 549 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of a visiting judge for a district court to conduct proceedings at the county seat of a county other than the county in which a case is pending.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 565 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the locations where certain courts may hear cases, hold court, and transact business.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Returned to Calendars Committee
SB 604 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Montgomery County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 614 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Cameron County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 615 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Cameron County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 843 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to creation of an additional judicial district in Hidalgo County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1164 80-0 (2007)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the compensation of official court reporters for district courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 1204 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the reorganization and administration of, and procedures relating to, courts in this state, including procedures for appeals.
House: Judiciary Senate: State Affairs
Point of order sustained
SB 1239 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the creation of the Criminal Judicial District of El Paso County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
SB 1240 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in El Paso County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1297 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to additional criminal law magistrates in Bexar County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate refuses to concur-reported
SB 1414 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 143rd Judicial District.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1814 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Escobar, Juan
Relating to the creation of the office of district attorney for Kenedy and Kleberg Counties and the district attorney for the 105th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1951 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the creation, operation, and officers of certain courts and juvenile boards.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
SB 2028 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the appointment and duties of criminal magistrates for certain courts in Nueces County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
SJR 22 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow a visiting judge of a district court to hold proceedings at the county seat of a county other than the county in which a case is pending.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 65 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to establishing a pilot program for Bexar County for the designation and enforcement of drug-free zones; providing penalties.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 593 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the terms of court of the 47th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/06
HB 780 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the compensation of district judges in Cameron County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 788 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hardcastle, RickSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the jurisdiction of the district court and the transfer of cases from the county courts in the 50th Judicial District to the district court.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 832 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the salary of a district judge presiding over multidistrict litigation.
House: Judiciary
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 835 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Williamson County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 913 79-0 (2005)
Author: Denny, Mary
Relating to a special office in the Texas Ethics Commission to investigate criminal conduct related to political funds and campaigns.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 919 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Hays County.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 968 79-0 (2005)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Travis County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1142 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the jurisdiction of certain courts in Tarrant County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1153 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Hidalgo County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1180 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the salaries of state judges.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1189 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the creation of two additional criminal judicial districts composed of Dallas County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1279 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hope, Ruben
Relating to the compensation of official court reporters for statutory county courts in Montgomery County.
House: Judiciary
No action taken in committee
HB 1625 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the compensation of district judges in Bexar County.
House: Judiciary
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1951 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dawson, Glenda | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Brazoria County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2033 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to procedures in condemnation proceedings in certain counties.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
HB 2168 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the liability of a district or county clerk for the release of information that is subsequently expunged or made confidential.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2174 79-0 (2005)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the terms of court of the 15th, 59th, and 336th District Courts.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2175 79-0 (2005)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Fannin County and to the composition of the 6th and 336th Judicial Districts.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 2256 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the terms of court of the 112th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2414 79-0 (2005)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to jury service in certain counties.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2443 79-0 (2005)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the appointment and compensation of certain court coordinators in Bexar County.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 2474 79-0 (2005)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district and the jurisdiction of the existing district courts in Bell County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2487 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in an election contest.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2531 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, NormaSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the local administrative judge for the El Paso Council of Judges.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 2913 79-0 (2005)
Author: Luna, VilmaSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the jurisdiction of the district courts in Nueces County to receive guilty pleas in and dispose of certain misdemeanor cases.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3155 79-0 (2005)
Author: Escobar, Juan
Relating to the creation of a judicial district in Kenedy and Kleberg Counties, the composition of the 105th Judicial District, and the district attorney for Kenedy, Kleberg, and Nueces Counties.
House: Judiciary
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3183 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to county and district court filing fees.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 3199 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hope, RubenSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the terms of court of the 410th District Court.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3263 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the powers and duties of the district attorney and county attorney in Fort Bend County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3268 79-0 (2005)
Author: Casteel, Carter
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Comal County.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
HB 3335 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the report, delivery, and claims process concerning certain unclaimed property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3366 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to security fees in certain civil and criminal cases in Cameron County.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 3485 79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of criminal law hearing officers in Cameron County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3531 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, JimSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the Dallas County district and county courts administration and court services.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HR 2198 79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3485.
Reported enrolled
SB 242 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Hays County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 285 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Comal County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 321 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the jurisdiction of the 396th District Court.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 324 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Brazoria County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 353 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district and the jurisdiction of the existing district courts in Bell County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 441 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 112th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 584 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the appointment in Blanco, Burnet, Llano, and San Saba Counties of associate judges in the district court and of criminal law magistrates in the drug courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to s/c by chair
SB 585 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to creation of a judicial district in Blanco, Burnet, Llano, and San Saba Counties, to the election of a local administrative district judge for those counties, to the juvenile board in those counties, and to the district courts in those counties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 669 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the terms of court of the 47th Judicial District.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 729 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to a weighted caseload study of the district courts.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 835 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Travis County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 980 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Fort Bend County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1066 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the compensation of district judges in Bexar County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1189 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the creation, composition, jurisdiction, and procedure of certain judicial districts, to the selection of a local administrative judge for certain counties, to the juvenile board in certain counties, to the district courts in certain counties, and to the criminal court administrator for certain counties.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
SB 1373 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the terms of court of the 112th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 1477 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of two additional judicial districts in Hidalgo County and to the jurisdiction of certain district courts in that county.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1534 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the appointment of a bailiff for the 22nd District Court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1620 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the composition of the judicial districts in Cameron and Willacy Counties.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1825 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of criminal law hearing officers in Cameron County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SR 1046 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3485.
Reported enrolled
HB 34 79-1 (2005)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to the appointment of a magistrate in the district courts in Henderson County.
House: Judiciary
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 90 79-1 (2005)
Author: Escobar, Juan
Relating to the creation of a judicial district in Kenedy and Kleberg Counties and to the composition of the 105th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 27 79-2 (2005)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to the appointment of a magistrate in the district courts in Henderson County.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 58 79-2 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to making appropriations to fund certain new district courts.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 18 79-2 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the creation of a judicial compensation commission.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 132 79-3 (2006)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to appeals to justice courts of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 171 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, TerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the authority of a district court to order the expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 326 78-0 (2003)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Collin County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 494 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
Relating to security fees in certain civil and criminal cases.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 572 78-0 (2003)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 25th Judicial District.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 644 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wohlgemuth, ArleneSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Johnson County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 687 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to continuing education requirements for certain court clerks.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 830 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the number of jurors required for certain district court criminal trials.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
HB 932 78-0 (2003)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Nacogdoches County.
House: Judicial Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 1037 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Relating to a courthouse security fee collected in certain civil case filings.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1124 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Kaufman County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1182 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of McLennan County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1389 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to a sheriff's appeal to a district court of a decision by a civil service commission.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1397 78-0 (2003)
Author: Casteel, Carter
Relating to the composition of the 274th judicial district and the jurisdiction of the 207th and 274th district courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1465 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to a hearing on certain unclaimed property determinations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1478 78-0 (2003)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Parker County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1717 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the compensation of district judges who preside over certain proceedings.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1897 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nixon, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the supplemental salaries of certain judges in Harris County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1905 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farrar, JessicaSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the records management and preservation fee collected by a district clerk.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2141 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the duties of the district attorney in Travis County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2216 78-0 (2003)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the redesignation of certain district courts in Harris County as family district courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2234 78-0 (2003)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the appointment of a bailiff for the 411th District Court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2760 78-0 (2003)
Author: Crabb, Joe
Relating to the elimination of the 334th Judicial District in Harris County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3033 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, DanSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the appointment of a bailiff for the 75th District Court and for the 253rd District Court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 3167 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to filing fees for certain types of actions.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3226 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Caldwell County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3309 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the disposition of a county records management and preservation fee.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3377 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the filing of a notice of seizure and intended forfeiture in an asset forfeiture case.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3384 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to associate judges appointed by certain district courts in Dallas County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3386 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the adoption of rules by the supreme court relating to the county in which district court proceedings may be conducted.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3461 78-0 (2003)
Author: Canales, GabiSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the duties of the district attorney for the 156th Judicial District.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HJR 42 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the requirements for persons serving as district judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HJR 44 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit a six-person jury in a district court misdemeanor trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 88 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 25th Judicial District.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 106 78-0 (2003)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Johnson County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 107 78-0 (2003)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of McLennan County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 120 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to a sheriff's appeal to a district court of a decision by a civil service commission.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 134 78-0 (2003)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Parker County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 169 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Collin County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 190 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to security fees in certain civil and criminal cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 195 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Nacogdoches County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 354 78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the jurisdiction of certain district courts and criminal district courts of Tarrant County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 520 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the composition of the 83rd Judicial District and to the election of the district attorney for that district.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 549 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Travis County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 748 78-0 (2003)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Kaufman County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 749 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to continuing education requirements for certain court clerks.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/04
SB 792 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a weighted caseload study of the district courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 828 78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the supplemental salaries of district judges in Harris County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 979 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Casteel, Carter
Relating to the composition of the 274th Judicial District and the jurisdiction of the 207th and 274th district courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1018 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the appointment of a bailiff for the 106th District Court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1206 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to procedures in condemnation proceedings in a county civil court at law in Harris County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1384 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Caldwell County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1551 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the creation and composition of judicial districts and the election and powers and duties of certain district attorneys.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
SB 1770 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the 334th Civil District Court of Harris County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1781 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the supplemental salaries of judges of the district courts having jurisdiction in certain counties.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1797 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the supplemental salaries of district judges in Travis County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1799 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the filing of a notice of seizure and intended forfeiture in an asset forfeiture case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1889 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the appointment of a bailiff for the 411th District Court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 75 78-1 (2003)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the power of a commissioners court in certain counties to expand the jurisdiction of a county civil court at law to include condemnation proceedings.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 97 78-1 (2003)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the compensation of district judges in Williamson County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 31 78-2 (2003)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the creation, composition, and funding of the 415th Judicial District.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 54 78-3 (2003)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the compensation of district judges in Williamson County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 62 78-3 (2003)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the creation, composition, and funding of the 415th Judicial District.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HR 344 78-3 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 7.
Reported enrolled
SR 132 78-3 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 7.
Reported enrolled
HB 62 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wolens, Steven | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the authority of certain courts to try civil cases at institutions of higher education and other schools.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 65 77-0 (2001)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the assignment of the judge of the 378th District Court as a visiting judge.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 78 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the assignment of the judge of the 394th District Court as a visiting judge.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 180 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the 83rd Judicial District and to the election of the district attorney for that district.
House: Judicial Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 431 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Dan
Relating to the financial transactions of a community supervision and corrections department.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 532 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Johnson and Somervell counties.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 536 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory probate court and other courts of record in certain matters.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 585 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Kaufman County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 662 77-0 (2001)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to Internet access to certain public information regarding juvenile sex offenders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 715 77-0 (2001)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the composition of the 404th Judicial District.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 764 77-0 (2001)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Collin County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 771 77-0 (2001)
Author: Najera, Manny
Relating to the creation of a task force to assess resources needed to investigate and prosecute certain cases involving controlled substances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 917 77-0 (2001)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Parker County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 923 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the jurisdiction of a district court over proceedings concerning trusts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1015 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 83rd Judicial District.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1112 77-0 (2001)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to the terms of court of the 32nd Judicial District.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1327 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the 139th District Court giving preference to family law matters.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1352 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the expunction of certain arrest records and files.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1473 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to repealing the statutes governing the decennial reapportionment of the judicial districts by the Judicial Districts Board.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 1818 77-0 (2001)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the authority to impanel general jury panels in certain counties.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 1876 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gray, PatriciaSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the authority of an attorney appointed by a court as a master in chancery for a delinquent ad valorem tax suit to practice law in that court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2023 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Hidalgo County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 2368 77-0 (2001)
Author: George, KennSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the fees assessed by a district court in Dallas County for certain services rendered in juvenile or family law cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2472 77-0 (2001)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Fannin County and the composition of the 6th and 336th judicial districts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 2533 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the jurisdiction of the 85th, 272nd, and 361st District Courts in Brazos County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2788 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the transfer of certain cases from a district court of a judicial district to a newly created district court of that judicial district.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2873 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to fees charged by district and county clerks for copies of records.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2960 77-0 (2001)
Author: Williams, Thomas
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Waller County and the composition of the 9th and 155th judicial districts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 3168 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the composition of judicial districts in this state.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3171 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the creation, composition, and operation of certain district courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
House refuses to concur-reported
HB 3192 77-0 (2001)
Author: Puente, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to associate judges appointed by the district courts of Bexar County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3295 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Travis County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 3296 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the compensation of certain retired judges while assigned as visiting judges.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3311 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of McLennan County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3356 77-0 (2001)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs by the judges of the district courts and county courts at law in Angelina County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3511 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to an appeal of a decision made by certain county civil service commissions.
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3586 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Dallas County courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HJR 61 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional requirement for decennial reapportionment of the judicial districts and to abolish the Judicial Districts Board.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
SB 109 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Kaufman County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 142 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the authority of a judge of a district or county court to try a civil case at an institution of higher education.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 181 77-0 (2001)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to the terms of court of the 32nd Judicial District.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/02
SB 193 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Collin County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 288 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Ellis, Dan
Relating to the financial transactions of a community supervision and corrections department.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 394 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to repealing the statutes governing the decennial reapportionment of the judicial districts by the Judicial Districts Board.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 502 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Johnson and Somervell counties.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 899 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the duty of the judge of the 147th District Court to impanel grand juries and to the terms of court for certain district courts in Travis County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 920 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Travis County.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 954 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the jurisdiction of and procedure in a county court at law in Travis County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 956 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Parker County.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1001 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the authority of a judge of a district court to hear certain matters at a correctional facility.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1112 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Fannin County and the composition of the 6th and 336th judicial districts.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1433 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Brown, Fred
Relating to the jurisdiction of the 85th, 272nd, and 361st District Courts in Brazos County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1436 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Dallas County courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1670 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Rockwall County.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1703 77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the creation of a judicial district in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1780 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to petitions to increase salaries of members of the sheriff's department.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1813 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation, composition, and operation of certain district courts.
Senate: Finance
Committee report printed and distributed
SJR 15 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional requirement for decennial reapportionment of the judicial districts and to abolish the Judicial Districts Board.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 58 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Webb County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 100 76-0 (1999)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of two judicial districts in Fort Bend County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 116 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to judicial review of a decision by a municipal board of adjustment.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 125 76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the creation of five judicial districts composed of Bexar County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 252 76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Nueces County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 346 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the nonpartisan election of appellate justices and judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 400 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation and composition of certain district courts and to the duties of the district attorney of the 63rd Judicial District.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 524 76-0 (1999)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Nixon, Drew
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney of the 1st Judicial District.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 593 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of three judicial districts in Hidalgo County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 600 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to restricting the assignment of certain visiting judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 602 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the creation of two judicial districts in Travis County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 778 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory probate court in certain matters relating to decedents' estates.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 929 76-0 (1999)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Tom Green County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 978 76-0 (1999)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Collin County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1012 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Tarrant County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1222 76-0 (1999)
Author: Krusee, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Williamson County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1239 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ramsay, Tom
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Wood County and the composition of the 114th and 294th judicial districts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1252 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to the creation of three judicial districts in El Paso County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1253 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to the creation of two judicial districts in El Paso County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1340 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the abolition of the Judicial Districts Board.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 1560 76-0 (1999)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to judicial review of the secretary of state's refusal to register or renew a trademark or service mark.
House: Business & Industry
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1695 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Cameron County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1839 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs for the criminal district courts in Tarrant County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2041 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to the composition of the 33rd and 198th judicial districts and the composition of the Third and Sixth administrative judicial regions.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2060 76-0 (1999)
Author: Counts, David | et. al.Sponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the terms of court of the 50th District Court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2105 76-0 (1999)
Author: Capelo, JaimeSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to judicial review of the validity or applicability of state agency rules and decisions in contested cases.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2246 76-0 (1999)
Author: Homer, MarkSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the responsibilities of the district attorney for the 8th Judicial District and the county attorney of Rains County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2313 76-0 (1999)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Nixon, Drew
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs in Angelina County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2345 76-0 (1999)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to the form of certain ballot propositions.
House: Elections
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2474 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Denton County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2758 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 33rd Judicial District.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2857 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to the creation of one judicial district in El Paso County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2863 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the salary of a retired judge or justice assigned to a district court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2937 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the duties of the district attorney for the 35th Judicial District.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3174 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the criminal district attorney of Dallas County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3360 76-0 (1999)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Galveston County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3408 76-0 (1999)
Author: Williams, Thomas | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Grimes and Madison Counties.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3450 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the collection of civil penalties assessed against a convalescent or nursing home or related institution.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3499 76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to associate judges appointed by the district courts of Bexar County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3779 76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al.Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the powers and duties of the district attorney for the 105th Judicial District.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HJR 26 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the requirements for persons serving as district judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HJR 28 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating a vacancy in the office of district judge if the judge becomes a candidate for another public elective office.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 38 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smith, Todd
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the experience requirement for persons serving as district judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HJR 48 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the Judicial Districts Board.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HR 1355 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 400.
Reported enrolled
SB 134 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of two judicial districts in Fort Bend County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
SB 159 76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the creation of five judicial districts composed of Bexar County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 180 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Collin County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 195 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Wood County and the composition of the 114th and 294th judicial districts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 265 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the temporary assignment of a district court judge to a court of appeals.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 412 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the abolition of the Judicial Districts Board.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 474 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the creation of three judicial districts in El Paso County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 475 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the creation of two judicial districts in El Paso County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 548 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Tarrant County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 571 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to judicial review of the secretary of state's refusal to register or renew a trademark or service mark.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 610 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ogden, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Williamson County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 849 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the responsibilities of the district attorney for the 8th Judicial District and the county attorney of Rains County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 917 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Turner, Bob
Relating to the composition of the 33rd and 198th judicial districts and the composition of the Third and Sixth administrative judicial regions.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 949 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Denton County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1051 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the enforcement of an arbitration order in certain disputes involving a licensed nursing facility and the Texas Department of Human Services.
Senate: Health Services
Referred to Health Services
SB 1135 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation and composition of certain district courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1228 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation and composition of certain district courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 1263 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the microfilming or electronic storage of district court records.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1350 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the creation of two judicial districts in Travis County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1719 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the salary of a retired or former judge or justice assigned to a district court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1756 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Rockwall County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1781 76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 33rd Judicial District.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 1831 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the criminal district attorney of Dallas County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SJR 20 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the Judicial Districts Board.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 71 75-0 (1997)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to fees collected in certain civil suits.
House: Civil Practices
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 215 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zbranek, Zeb
Relating to the qualifications of a district court judge.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 240 75-0 (1997)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the creation of five judicial districts composed of Bexar County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 360 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to certain courts in Webb County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 576 75-0 (1997)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to associate judges appointed by the district courts and county courts at law of Fort Bend County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 615 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Tarrant County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 725 75-0 (1997)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the summoning and payment of witnesses in certain civil suits.
House: County Affairs
Failed to pass to engrossment
HB 738 75-0 (1997)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of two judicial districts in Fort Bend County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 759 75-0 (1997)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to associate judges appointed by the district courts and county courts at law of Fort Bend County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 800 75-0 (1997)
Author: Kamel, Ted | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Smith County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 928 75-0 (1997)
Author: Denny, Mary
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Denton County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 959 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of two judicial districts in Hidalgo County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 1038 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the creation of two judicial districts in Travis County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1175 75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the method of selection of certain justices and judges.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1223 75-0 (1997)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Cameron County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 1224 75-0 (1997)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the composition of certain district courts in Cameron and Willacy counties.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 1682 75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of certain judicial districts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1704 75-0 (1997)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the terms of court of the 90th Judicial District.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1706 75-0 (1997)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the terms of court of the 42nd District Court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 1710 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, GlennSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs for the district courts in Tarrant County that give preference to criminal cases.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1788 75-0 (1997)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Parker County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 1974 75-0 (1997)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the payment of a supplemental salary to the district judges in Collin County and validation of certain prior acts of the commissioners court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 2346 75-0 (1997)
Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Nueces County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 2402 75-0 (1997)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the 229th Judicial District and the district attorneys for the 49th and 229th judicial districts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2974 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs for the district courts and the statutory county courts of Collin County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3104 75-0 (1997)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to appointment of a bailiff for the 385th district court in Midland County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3105 75-0 (1997)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the supplemental salaries of judges of the district courts having jurisdiction in Midland County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 3379 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the preference for hearing juvenile and family law cases in the 206th Judicial District Court of Hidalgo County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3407 75-0 (1997)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to fees collected in certain civil suits.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 3422 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to certain district courts in Bexar County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 22 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zbranek, Zeb
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the composition of judicial districts and to the selection of district judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 30 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the requirements for persons serving as district judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HJR 71 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Proposing a constitutional amendment to lengthen the period during which a district judge may issue an order denying bail in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
HJR 75 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for gubernatorial appointments to fill vacancies in the offices of appellate justices and judges, for a partisan election followed by retention elections on a nonpartisan ballot for those justices and judges, and for the appointment of district judges in accordance with certain standards.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 92 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating a vacancy in the office of district judge if the judge becomes a candidate for another public elective office.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HJR 107 75-0 (1997)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the qualifications of district judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 20 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the creation, reorganization, and operation of certain district courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 24 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Telford, Barry
Relating to the terms of the district courts in Bowie County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 263 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Fourth Court of Appeals District.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 286 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Tarrant County.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 304 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of two judicial districts in Fort Bend County.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 317 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of El Paso County.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 409 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the appointment of appellate justices and judges, to the nonpartisan election of district judges, to the retention or rejection of district and appellate judges, and to the creation of certain judicial districts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 415 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.Sponsor: Olivo, Dora | et. al.
Relating to associate judges appointed by the district courts and county courts at law of Fort Bend County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 421 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the assignment of certain former district judges as visiting judges.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 524 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Parker County.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 615 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the creation of two judicial districts in Travis County.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 621 75-0 (1997)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the appointment, election, and retention or rejection of appellate justices and judges and to elimination of a straight-party vote in connection with appellate and district justices and judges.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 628 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the appointment of appellate justices and judges, to the nonpartisan election of district judges, to the retention or rejection of district and appellate judges, and to the creation of certain judicial districts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 692 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to civil actions relating to municipal annexation.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 743 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the preference for hearing juvenile and family law matters in the 197th and 206th district courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Point of order sustained
SB 744 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Cameron County.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 818 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain courts in Webb County.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 822 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Smith County.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 878 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the assignment of cases in district court in certain counties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 970 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Puente, Robert | et. al.
Relating to certain district courts in Bexar County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1130 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Denton County.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1174 75-0 (1997)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the terms of court of the 90th Judicial District.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/98
SB 1217 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to certain fees collected by district court clerks.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1230 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the payment of a supplemental salary to the district judges in Collin County and validation of certain prior acts of the commissioners court.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1777 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of one judicial district in Hidalgo County.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 25 75-0 (1997)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for gubernatorial appointments to fill vacancies in the offices of appellate justices and judges, for a partisan election followed by retention elections on a nonpartisan ballot for those justices and judges, and for the appointment of district judges in accordance with certain standards.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 134 74-0 (1995)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Bexar County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 135 74-0 (1995)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the creation of two judicial districts in Bexar County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 136 74-0 (1995)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Bexar County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 174 74-0 (1995)
Author: McCoulskey, Huey
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Fort Bend County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 273 74-0 (1995)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Ellis County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 352 74-0 (1995)
Author: De La Garza, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 445 74-0 (1995)
Author: Munoz, Sergio | et. al.
Relating to creation of a judicial district composed of Cameron County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 479 74-0 (1995)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Henderson County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 598 74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the creation of two judicial districts in Travis County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 631 74-0 (1995)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the waiver of juvenile court jurisdiction over a child and transfer of certain children to district or criminal courts.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 757 74-0 (1995)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Starr County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 767 74-0 (1995)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the terms of court of the 142nd District Court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/96
HB 768 74-0 (1995)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to statutory court judges and district judges in Midland County exchanging benches and transferring cases.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 811 74-0 (1995)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the nonpartisan election of district judges, to the retention or rejection of district judges, and to the creation of certain judicial districts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 915 74-0 (1995)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Tarrant County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1420 74-0 (1995)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs for the district courts in Tarrant County that give preference to criminal cases.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1598 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the organization of the district courts in Brewster, Culberson, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, and Presidio counties and the offices of the district attorneys of the 34th and 83rd judicial districts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1787 74-0 (1995)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to six-person juries in district court civil cases.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1845 74-0 (1995)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the creation of three judicial districts composed of El Paso County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2046 74-0 (1995)
Author: Zbranek, Zeb
Relating to the qualifications of a district court judge.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2223 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to appeals from interlocutory orders of a district court, county court at law, or county court.
House: Civil Practices
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2375 74-0 (1995)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to court coordinators and computer equipment for certain district courts.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 2398 74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to duties of the district clerk.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2497 74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the composition of certain judicial districts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2570 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the arbitration of certain disputes involving the custody or welfare of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2781 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hightower, AllenSponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs for certain district courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 2801 74-0 (1995)
Author: Oakley, Keith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Rockwall County and to the composition of the 354th judicial district.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2863 74-0 (1995)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the terms of court of the district courts and the impanelment of grand juries in Williamson County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2889 74-0 (1995)
Author: Johnson, Jerry
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Nacogdoches County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2961 74-0 (1995)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the terms of court of the 319th District Court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3147 74-0 (1995)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to abolishing certain district courts, creating additional district courts, and the election of district court judges in certain counties.
House: Judicial Affairs
Reported from s/c favorably as substituted
HB 3235 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hightower, AllenSponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to the creation of certain judicial districts and to the offices of district attorneys of certain judicial districts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HJR 19 74-0 (1995)
Author: Zbranek, Zeb
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the composition of judicial districts and to the selection of district judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
HJR 61 74-0 (1995)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the nonpartisan election and retention or rejection of district judges, for the election of certain district judges from commissioners court precincts, and for the alteration of the terms of certain judicial offices.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
HJR 78 74-0 (1995)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the qualifications of judges of district courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
HJR 81 74-0 (1995)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for six-person juries in district court civil cases.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HJR 122 74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appointment by the governor of district judges in certain counties, to the election and composition of county judicial nominating commissions, and to procedures for nominating commissions.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HJR 125 74-0 (1995)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Proposing a constitutional amendment to elect district judges from election subdistricts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 70 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to abolishing certain district courts and creating additional district courts and to the election of district court judges in certain counties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 77 74-0 (1995)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the appointment of appellate justices and judges and certain district judges and to the election on confirmation of those justices and judges.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 256 74-0 (1995)
Author: Rosson, Peggy | et. al.
Relating to the creation of two judicial districts composed of El Paso County and to the composition of the 154th and 287th judicial districts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 313 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of certain district courts, the creation of additional district courts, and the election of district court judges in certain counties.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 321 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Collin County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 324 74-0 (1995)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Starr County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 510 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the organization of the district courts in Brewster, Culberson, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, and Presidio counties and the offices of the district attorneys of the 34th and 83rd judicial districts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 534 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs of the district courts and county courts at law in Fort Bend County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 535 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Fort Bend County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 624 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs for the 371st District Court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
SB 638 74-0 (1995)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Rockwall County and to the composition of the 354th judicial district.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 669 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the organization of the district courts in Colorado, Gonzales, Guadalupe, and Lavaca counties and the office of district attorney for the 25th Judicial District.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 938 74-0 (1995)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the terms of court of the 319th District Court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 1091 74-0 (1995)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Ellis County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1171 74-0 (1995)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the district courts in Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy counties.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
SB 1186 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to appeals from interlocutory orders of a district court, county court at law, or county court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1249 74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to court coordinators and computer equipment for certain district courts.
House: Appropriations Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Appropriations
SB 1368 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
Senate: Cmte of the Whole on Leg & Cong Redistricting
Ref. to Cmte of Whole on Leg. & Cong. Red.
SB 1499 74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John | et. al.
Relating to the operation of certain district courts and to the service of former judges in a judicial capacity.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 1515 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Krusee, Mike
Relating to terms of courts and grand juries in Williamson County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 1570 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the appointment of appellate justices and judges, to the nonpartisan election of district judges, to the retention or rejection of district and appellate judges, and to the creation of certain judicial districts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 1680 74-0 (1995)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the creation of five judicial districts composed of Bexar County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1687 74-0 (1995)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to the creation of certain judicial districts and to the offices of county attorney and district attorney of certain judicial districts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
SB 1716 74-0 (1995)
Author: Nixon, Drew
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Henderson County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SJR 10 74-0 (1995)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appointment of appellate justices and judges and certain district judges by the governor and to confirmation elections on a nonpartisan ballot of those justices and judges.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SJR 52 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment to create the Texas Redistricting Commission and to revise the constitutional redistricting provisions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 34 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to an emergency appropriation to the Judicial Districts Board.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 36 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to the compensation of certain statutory county court judges and to certain fees and costs collected by district and county clerks for deposit in the judicial fund.
House: County Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 39 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to reapportionment of state judicial districts by the Judicial Districts Board.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 66 73-0 (1993)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the amount by which the salary of an official district court reporter may be increased.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 90 73-0 (1993)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Bexar County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 109 73-0 (1993)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the election of a special district judge by the practicing lawyers of the court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 124 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the organization and administration of judicial districts and to certain court officers and court personnel.
House: Judicial Affairs
Posting rule suspended
HB 171 73-0 (1993)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Midland County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 208 73-0 (1993)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the 73rd District Court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 321 73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the number of jurors in a misdemeanor case tried in district court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 449 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the organization and administration of judicial districts, to certain court officers and court personnel, and to the composition of certain juvenile boards.
House: Judicial Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 482 73-0 (1993)
Author: Johnson, Jerry
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Nacogdoches County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 568 73-0 (1993)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to masters appointed by the district and county courts at law of Jefferson County.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 621 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Starr County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 693 73-0 (1993)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the election of certain district court judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 732 73-0 (1993)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to records preservation by a district clerk.
House: County Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 733 73-0 (1993)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to the statement of fines and jury fees received by a district clerk.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 882 73-0 (1993)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to a fee to finance security services for buildings housing a district or county court.
House: County Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 886 73-0 (1993)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to associate judges appointed by the judges of the district courts in Harris County that give preference to criminal cases.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 921 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to abolishing certain district courts, creating additional district courts, and the election of district court judges in certain counties.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 931 73-0 (1993)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to certain fees charged by district clerks.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
HB 965 73-0 (1993)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to magistrates appointed by the judges of the district courts in Webb County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 1031 73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to expenses of the court reporter for the 112th Judicial District.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1108 73-0 (1993)
Author: Cook, JohnSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to appointment of a bailiff for the 355th District Court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1178 73-0 (1993)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Travis County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1180 73-0 (1993)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to assignment and docketing of civil cases in the 49th District Court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 1183 73-0 (1993)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Henderson County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1250 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the mandatory referral of civil suits by certain district courts for resolution by alternative dispute resolution procedures.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1252 73-0 (1993)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to district court bailiffs in Midland County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1258 73-0 (1993)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina | et. al.
Relating to abolishing certain district courts, creating additional district courts, and the election of district court judges in Travis County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Coauthor Authorized
HB 1350 73-0 (1993)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to abolishing certain district courts, creating additional district courts, and the election of district court judges in Travis County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1351 73-0 (1993)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to abolishing certain district courts, creating additional district courts, and the election of district court judges in Lubbock and Crosby counties.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1353 73-0 (1993)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to the abolition of the 345th Judicial District.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1355 73-0 (1993)
Author: Campbell, Ben
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Denton County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1394 73-0 (1993)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the appointment of appellate justices and judges and certain district judges and to the election on confirmation of those justices and judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1403 73-0 (1993)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the salary of the bailiff of the 341st District Court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1539 73-0 (1993)
Author: McCoulskey, Huey
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Fort Bend County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1575 73-0 (1993)
Author: Tallas, Jim
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs of the district courts and county courts at law in Fort Bend County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2019 73-0 (1993)
Author: Cook, John
Relating to the organization and administration of certain courts in this state and to the election of judges of those courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2038 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the creation of judicial districts composed of Harris County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2064 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Harris County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2129 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the jurisdiction, organization and operations of the district courts and county courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2131 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to abolishing statutory county courts and creating additional judicial districts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2276 73-0 (1993)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the procedures for the setting by district judges of the compensation of certain district or county officers or employees.
House: Judicial Affairs
Meeting cancelled
HB 2542 73-0 (1993)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the reorganization of certain judicial districts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2640 73-0 (1993)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the abolishment of the Judicial Districts Board.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2649 73-0 (1993)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Ellis County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2825 73-0 (1993)
Author: Tallas, JimSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs of the district courts and county courts at law in Fort Bend County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2827 73-0 (1993)
Author: McDonald, NancySponsor: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to the district courts and juvenile board of El Paso County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HCR 1 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Directing the House Committee on Judicial Affairs and the Senate Committee on Jurisprudence to conduct a joint interim study on support personnel and computerized docketing systems for district courts.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
HCR 92 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Expressing the intent of the legislature that district court judges be elected from places composed of state representative districts, commissioners court precincts, or justice precincts as assigned by the legislature.
House: Judicial Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HJR 17 73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the number of jurors in a misdemeanor case tried in district court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HJR 70 73-0 (1993)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appointment of appellate justices and judges and certain district judges by the governor and to confirmation elections on a nonpartisan ballot of those justices and judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HJR 79 73-0 (1993)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the election of justices to the supreme court from single-member districts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HR 508 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Resolving that the at-large election system for the state district courts be replaced by a phased-in plan.
Filed
SB 85 73-0 (1993)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Harris County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 119 73-0 (1993)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Bexar County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 136 73-0 (1993)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the organization and operation of certain courts of appeals districts, including the Thirteenth Court of Appeals District and the Fifteenth Court of Appeals District.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 193 73-0 (1993)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Nacogdoches County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 243 73-0 (1993)
Author: Leedom, John | et. al.Sponsor: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
Relating to a fee to finance security services for buildings housing a county court, a county court at law, or a district court.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 255 73-0 (1993)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the appointment of appellate justices and judges and certain district judges and to the election on confirmation of those justices and judges.
Senate: Cmte of the Whole on Red., Ethics & Elections
No action taken in subcommittee
SB 379 73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to abolishing certain district courts, creating additional district courts, and the election of district court judges in certain counties.
Senate: Cmte of the Whole on Red., Ethics & Elections
No action taken in committee
SB 446 73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Fort Bend County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 484 73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Travis County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 499 73-0 (1993)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to abolishing certain district courts, creating additional district courts, and the election of district court judges in certain counties.
Senate: Cmte of the Whole on Red., Ethics & Elections
Ref. to Cmte of Whole on Red., Ethics & Ele
SB 775 73-0 (1993)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Starr County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
SB 861 73-0 (1993)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the creation, operation, and organization of certain courts in this state.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 871 73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the jurisdiction, organization and operations of the district courts and county courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1007 73-0 (1993)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the reapportionment of judicial districts.
Senate: Cmte of the Whole on Red., Ethics & Elections
Referred to s/c on Elections & Ethics
SB 1240 73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to the compensation of certain statutory county court judges and to certain fees and costs collected by district and county clerks for deposit in the judicial fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1242 73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Houston County and to the abolition of the Houston County Court at Law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1276 73-0 (1993)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Earley, Robert
Relating to the terms of court of the 36th Judicial District.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 1350 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to district court bailiffs in Midland County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
SB 1351 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to the juvenile board of El Paso County and to the family district court in El Paso County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
SB 1446 73-0 (1993)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Rockwall County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1447 73-0 (1993)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Hunt County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1451 73-0 (1993)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Henderson County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1455 73-0 (1993)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Bexar County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1456 73-0 (1993)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Bexar County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SCR 28 73-0 (1993)
Author: Carriker, Steven | et. al.
Expressing the intent of the legislature that district court judges in counties that are subject to the LULAC case be elected from places composed of less than whole counties.
Senate: Cmte of the Whole on Red., Ethics & Elections
No action taken in committee
SJR 6 73-0 (1993)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the powers of the district courts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SJR 11 73-0 (1993)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appointment of appellate justices and judges and certain district judges by the governor and to confirmation elections on a nonpartisan ballot of those justices and judges.
Senate: Cmte of the Whole on Red., Ethics & Elections
No action taken in subcommittee
SJR 27 73-0 (1993)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the election of district judges by place.
Senate: Cmte of the Whole on Red., Ethics & Elections
Ref. to Cmte of Whole on Red., Ethics & Ele
SR 512 73-0 (1993)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Encouraging the attorney general of Texas to settle the cases of Rangel v. Mattox and LULAC of Texas v. State of Texas.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
HB 57 72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the 49th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
HB 66 72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Dickson, Temple
Relating to the creation, jurisdiction, and administration of certain county and statutory county courts, to the creation of multicounty statutory county courts, and to the qualifications of office for an compensation of judges of certain courts and certain county attorneys.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 148 72-0 (1991)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to court procedure and administration in Wharton County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 189 72-0 (1991)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to creation of a judicial district composed of Midland County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 252 72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the apportionment of election districts for justices of the courts of appeals and district court judges.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
HB 431 72-0 (1991)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the composition of the 83rd Judicial District.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to special subcommittee
HB 518 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Starr County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 600 72-0 (1991)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to the election of certain district court judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 635 72-0 (1991)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Henderson County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 687 72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Harris County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 701 72-0 (1991)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the election of certain district court judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 838 72-0 (1991)
Author: Blair, Fred
Relating to a transfer of certain misdemeanor cases from a justice court to a district court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 880 72-0 (1991)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the creation of the Tarrant County Criminal Judicial Districts Nos. 5, 6, and 7.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 912 72-0 (1991)
Author: Schechter, Sue
Relating to the authority of a commissioners court to establish direct electronic access to certain county and district court records.
House: Science & Technology
Laid on table subject to call in committee
HB 1115 72-0 (1991)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to six-person juries in district court civil cases.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1122 72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the assignment of certain former district judges as visiting judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1174 72-0 (1991)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the jurisdiction of the district courts in Bexar County.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
HB 1271 72-0 (1991)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to six-person juries in district court civil cases.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1740 72-0 (1991)
Author: Taylor, M.A.
Relating to the appointment of appellate justices and judges and certain district judges and to the election on confirmation of those justices and judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1877 72-0 (1991)
Author: Crawford, RichardSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to bailiffs serving the district courts and statutory county courts of Potter and Randall counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 2148 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Grimes County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2160 72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to changing the composition of certain judicial districts, abolishing certain judicial districts, and creating certain judicial districts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2458 72-0 (1991)
Author: Campbell, Ben
Relating to the transfer of the costs of operating the district courts from the counties to the state.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2603 72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Jerry
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Nacogdoches County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2715 72-0 (1991)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the appointment of criminal law magistrates for the district courts of Travis County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2719 72-0 (1991)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the terms of the 83rd District Court.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 2819 72-0 (1991)
Author: McCollough, ParkerSponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to grand juries for the district courts in Williamson County and to the terms of court of the 368th District Court.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2880 72-0 (1991)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the election of a special district judge by the practicing lawyers of the court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HJR 21 72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the election from election subdistricts of justices of the courts of appeals and judges of the district courts, and to the reapportionment of judicial districts.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
HJR 70 72-0 (1991)
Author: Gibson, Bruce | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the composition of the supreme court, court of criminal appeals, and courts of appeals and authorizing the legislature to provide for the election of judges of those courts and district courts from single-member districts.
House: Judicial Affairs
No action taken in subcommittee
HJR 79 72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the election of district judges by place.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SB 72 72-0 (1991)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Midland County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 79 72-0 (1991)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Harris County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 131 72-0 (1991)
Author: Dickson, Temple
Relating to the jurisdiction and administration of certain county courts, to the creation of multicounty statutory county courts, to the qualifications of office and compensation for judges of certain courts, and to the imposition of certain court fees and costs.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 264 72-0 (1991)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the 49th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 299 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Schechter, Sue
Relating to the authority of a commissioners court to establish direct electronic access to certain county and district court records.
House: Science & Technology Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 386 72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation of the Tarrant County Criminal Judicial Districts Nos. 5, 6, and 7.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 530 72-0 (1991)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Starr County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 803 72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts; creating the office of relief judge of Harris County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 1032 72-0 (1991)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Crawford, Richard
Relating to the jurisdiction of a district court in a suit regarding a permit for a sexually oriented business.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1300 72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to abolishing certain district courts, creating additional district courts, and the election of district court judges in certain counties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed in committee
SB 1314 72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to criminal law magistrates for the district courts of Travis County; providing penalties.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
