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HB 19 88-0 (2023) Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a specialty trial court to hear certain cases; authorizing fees. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/23 Business & Commerce--General|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Governor|SUPREME COURT
HB 130 88-0 (2023) Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al. Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Harris County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--District|HARRIS COUNTY
HB 171 88-0 (2023) Author: Spiller, David | et. al. Relating to location requirements for the construction of certain wind-powered energy devices. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs AIRPORTS|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Energy--General|Energy--Wind|Property Interests--General|Utilities--Electric
HB 325 88-0 (2023) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to a district or county attorney participating as counsel in certain proceedings in federal court. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Lawyers|Weapons
HB 448 88-0 (2023) 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 Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--District|Property Interests--General
HB 450 88-0 (2023) Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a cause of action for the bad faith washout of an overriding royalty interest in an oil and gas lease. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/23 Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--District|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|ROYALTIES
HB 503 88-0 (2023) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. 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 Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 525 88-0 (2023) Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al. Relating to delivery of certain statutory county court, district court, or appellate court orders. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Electronic Information Systems
HB 616 88-0 (2023) Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to continuing education instruction for district clerks on impaneling petit and grand juries. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/23 CONTINUING EDUCATION|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Juries|Courts--Personnel
HB 911 88-0 (2023) Author: Harrison, Brian Relating to the authority of the legislature, courts, the governor, and other state and local officials regarding declared states of disaster. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 1086 88-0 (2023) Author: Hull, Lacey Relating to policies and procedures regarding certain investigations by the Department of Family and Protective Services and certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services Courts--District|Courts--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection
HB 1182 88-0 (2023) Author: Harless, Sam
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to judicial statistics and other pertinent information gathered by the Texas Judicial Council and certain populous counties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 2543 88-0 (2023) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the creation of the conviction integrity unit within the office of the attorney general. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General
HB 2567 88-0 (2023) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al. Relating to the creation of Probate Court No. 3 of Bexar County, Texas, and the administration of the statutory probate courts in Bexar County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 2779 88-0 (2023) Author: Leach, Jeff
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the compensation and retirement benefits of certain elected state officials. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Finance
House appoints conferees-reported Courts--District|Courts--Judges|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Salaries & Expenses
HB 2893 88-0 (2023) Author: Clardy, Travis
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for transferring certain cases and proceedings between courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Juries|Courts--Personnel|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Family--Parent & Child|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 3110 88-0 (2023) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to the removal of human remains interred in a discovered unknown or abandoned cemetery. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs Cemeteries|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District
HB 3249 88-0 (2023) Author: Johnson, Ann Relating to regular reporting of district court workload. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--District
HB 3388 88-0 (2023) Author: Cook, David | et. al. Relating to court administration for cases referred to criminal law magistrates in Tarrant County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--District|MAGISTRATES|TARRANT COUNTY
HB 3401 88-0 (2023) Author: Orr, Angelia | et. al. Relating to the certification of documents by county clerks, district clerks, and joint county and district clerks. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--General|Courts--District
HB 3403 88-0 (2023) Author: Orr, Angelia | et. al. Relating to court administration and costs; increasing certain court costs; authorizing fees. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Reported favorably as substituted COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Courts--Personnel|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HB 3474 88-0 (2023) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures regarding proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including the service of process and delivery of documents related to the proceedings, the administration of oaths, and the management of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, and the composition of certain juvenile boards; establishing a civil penalty; increasing certain court costs; authorizing fees. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date ARANSAS COUNTY|BASTROP COUNTY|BEE COUNTY|BEXAR COUNTY|BRAZORIA COUNTY|BRAZOS COUNTY|CAMERON COUNTY|COLLIN COUNTY|County Government--General|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|COURT REPORTERS CERTIFICATION ADVISORY BOARD|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Courts--Juries|Courts--Personnel|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Courts--Reporters|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|DALLAS COUNTY|DENTON COUNTY|DUVAL COUNTY|EDWARDS COUNTY|EL PASO COUNTY|FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|GILLESPIE COUNTY|GRAYSON COUNTY|GUADALUPE COUNTY|HARRIS COUNTY|INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS|JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION|JUSTICE OF THE PEACE|Juvenile Boards & Officers|KAUFMAN COUNTY|KENDALL COUNTY|KERR COUNTY|KIMBLE COUNTY|LIVE OAK COUNTY|MAGISTRATES|MCLENNAN COUNTY|MCMULLEN COUNTY|MONTGOMERY COUNTY|OATHS|POLK COUNTY|PROCESS SERVERS|RECORDS MANAGEMENT|Salaries & Expenses|SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS |STEPHENS COUNTY|SUPREME COURT|TARRANT COUNTY|TRAVIS COUNTY|WALLER COUNTY|WILSON COUNTY
HB 3607 88-0 (2023) Author: Cole, Sheryl Relating to the processing of United States passport applications by a district court clerk; authorizing fees. House: County Affairs Laid on the table subject to call Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|PASSPORTS
HB 3675 88-0 (2023) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" Relating to required management training for and proceedings for removal of certain prosecuting attorneys. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 3797 88-0 (2023) Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al. Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of prosecuting attorneys in adjoining districts or counties to prosecute criminal offenses involving the election laws in this state. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Elections--General
HB 3871 88-0 (2023) Author: Cook, David Relating to the procedures for an application for a writ of habeas corpus and the issuance of the writ. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--General|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 3961 88-0 (2023) Author: King, Tracy Relating to the eligibility of a district judge or former district judge for burial in the State Cemetery. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism Cemeteries|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|STATE CEMETERY
HB 4006 88-0 (2023) Author: Spiller, David | et. al. Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain foreign entities. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Courts--District|Intergovernmental Relations|INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4497 88-0 (2023) Author: Bell, Keith Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Kaufman County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|KAUFMAN COUNTY
HB 4549 88-0 (2023) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute certain criminal offenses. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Abortion|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Elections--General|Ethics
HB 4633 88-0 (2023) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to financial responsibilities and requirements of community supervision and corrections departments and certain judges. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|County Government--Finance|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 4671 88-0 (2023) Author: Hayes, Richard Relating to the qualifications and summoning of grand jurors. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Courts--District|Courts--Juries
HB 4703 88-0 (2023) Author: Hayes, Richard Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in and grants provided by courts in the judicial branch of state government. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General|DENTON COUNTY|MAGISTRATES
HB 4916 88-0 (2023) Author: Morales, Eddie Relating to the jurisdiction of the 205th Judicial District and the 394th Judicial District. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--District|CULBERSON COUNTY|HUDSPETH COUNTY
HJR 53 88-0 (2023) 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 directly to subcommittee by chair Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 83 88-0 (2023) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. 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 Congress|Courts--District|Elections--General|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 27 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to the creation of a specialty trial court to hear certain cases; authorizing fees. Senate: Jurisprudence Co-author authorized Business & Commerce--General|Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Governor|SUPREME COURT
SB 154 88-0 (2023) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to location requirements for the construction of certain wind-powered energy devices. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce AIRPORTS|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Energy--General|Energy--Wind|Property Interests--General|Utilities--Electric
SB 501 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to a cause of action for the bad faith washout of an overriding royalty interest in an oil and gas lease. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Removed from local & uncontested calendar Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--District|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|ROYALTIES
SB 802 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the annual base salary of a district judge. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Salaries & Expenses
SB 832 88-0 (2023) Author: Flores, Pete Relating to appeals to justice courts of certain appraisal review board orders. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government Courts--District|Courts--Justice|Courts--Small Claims|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1063 88-0 (2023) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Bastrop County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence BASTROP COUNTY|Courts--District
SB 1084 88-0 (2023) Author: Flores, Pete Relating to the eligibility of a district judge or former district judge for burial in the State Cemetery. Senate: Administration Referred to Administration Cemeteries|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|STATE CEMETERY
SB 1195 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute certain criminal offenses. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to State Affairs Abortion|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Elections--General|Ethics|Law Enforcement
SB 1331 88-0 (2023) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to a motion for the assignment of a statutory probate court judge to hear a contested matter in a probate proceeding in certain counties. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
SB 1462 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence BASTROP COUNTY|BEE COUNTY|BRAZOS COUNTY|COLLIN COUNTY|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Courts--Personnel|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Courts--Reporters|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|DENTON COUNTY|GRAYSON COUNTY|JUSTICE OF THE PEACE|Juvenile Boards & Officers|LIVE OAK COUNTY|MAGISTRATES|MCMULLEN COUNTY|MONTGOMERY COUNTY|OATHS|Salaries & Expenses|SUPREME COURT|TRAVIS COUNTY|WALLER COUNTY
SB 1516 88-0 (2023) Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Cook, David
Relating to the procedures for an application for a writ of habeas corpus and the issuance of the writ. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--General|HABEAS CORPUS
SB 1535 88-0 (2023) Author: West, Royce Relating to the review and modification of bail for certain defendants. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|MAGISTRATES
SB 1730 88-0 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the processing of United States passport applications by a district court clerk; authorizing fees. House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|PASSPORTS
SB 1744 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to financial responsibilities and requirements of community supervision and corrections departments and certain judges. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|County Government--Finance|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1908 88-0 (2023) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of prosecuting attorneys in adjoining districts or counties to prosecute criminal offenses involving the election laws in this state. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Elections--General
SB 1973 88-0 (2023) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to criminal history record information for certain special master, magistrate, referee, or other court official applicants appointed or employed by state judges. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Courts--Personnel|CRIMINAL RECORDS
SB 2028 88-0 (2023) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Brazoria County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence BRAZORIA COUNTY|Courts--District
SB 2353 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to appeals to justice courts of certain appraisal review board orders. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government Courts--District|Courts--Justice|Courts--Small Claims|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 2357 88-0 (2023) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to ad valorem taxation. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--District|Lawyers|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|SUPREME COURT|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2573 88-0 (2023) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to the jurisdiction of the 411th District Court and of the County Court at Law of Polk County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|POLK COUNTY
HB 124 88-3 (2023) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities. Filed Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--District|Property Interests--Real Property|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 151 88-3 (2023) Author: Bailes, Ernest Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Liberty County. Filed Courts--District|LIBERTY COUNTY
HB 179 88-3 (2023) Author: Isaac, Carrie Relating to the ownership of real property by certain aliens or foreign entities. Filed Agriculture|Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--District|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 183 88-3 (2023) Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al. Relating to the authority of the legislature, courts, the governor, and other state and local officials regarding declared states of disaster. Filed Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 43 88-3 (2023) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to expedited appeals of appraisal review board orders in certain appraisal districts. Co-author authorized Courts--District|GULF OF MEXICO|SUPREME COURT|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 33 88-4 (2023) Author: Harrison, Brian Relating to the authority of the legislature, courts, the governor, and other state and local officials regarding declared states of disaster. Filed Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 47 88-4 (2023) Author: Isaac, Carrie | et. al. Relating to the ownership of real property by certain aliens or foreign entities. Filed Agriculture|Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--District|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 50 88-4 (2023) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities. Filed Agriculture|Aliens|Courts--District|INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS|Property Interests--Real Property|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 6 87-0 (2021) Author: 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 Laid on the table subject to call Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Crimes--Miscellaneous|ELECTION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2021|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|FRAUD|SECRETARY OF STATE|SUPREME COURT
HB 970 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to prosecutorial transparency. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Governor
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|MAGISTRATES
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 BOATS & BOATING|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--District|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
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 Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice
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 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Electronic Information Systems
HB 1831 87-0 (2021) Author: Rogers, Glenn
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to annual continuing education requirements for certain court clerks. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately CONTINUING EDUCATION|County Government--Employees/Officers|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--General
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 Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--General|Governor|SUPREME COURT
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Disabilities, Persons with|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Juvenile Justice
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 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|DAMON ALLEN ACT|MAGISTRATES|PEACE OFFICERS|SHERIFFS
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 County Government--General|Courts--District|MCLENNAN COUNTY
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 Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Courts--District|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET
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 BELL COUNTY|Courts--District
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 Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Courts--District|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges
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 Courts--District|WILLIAMSON COUNTY
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 Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--District|Property Interests--General
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 Courts--District|HIDALGO COUNTY
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 Courts--District|HIDALGO COUNTY
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 Courts--District|DENTON COUNTY
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 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Juries|Courts--Personnel|Courts--Reporters|Electronic Information Systems|EVIDENCE|Family--Parent & Child|FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|MAGISTRATES|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
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 Courts--District|SMITH COUNTY
HB 4220 87-0 (2021) Author: Kuempel, John
Sponsor: 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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|GUADALUPE COUNTY|Juvenile Boards & Officers
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 Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|DIMMIT COUNTY|MAVERICK COUNTY|ZAVALA COUNTY
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 BRAZOS COUNTY|Courts--District
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 City Government--General|County Government--General|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
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. County Government--General|Courts--District|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 4492 87-0 (2021) Author: Paddie, Chris
Sponsor: 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 BONDS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--District|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|ELECTRIC SECURITIZATION CORPORATION, TEXAS|Energy--General|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|SECRETARY OF STATE|SUPREME COURT|Utilities--Electric
HCR 118 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3774. Filed with the Secretary of State Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Juries|Courts--Personnel|Family--Parent & Child|Resolutions--Corrective
HJR 121 87-0 (2021) Author: Anchía, 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 Congress|Courts--District|Elections--General|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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 Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|ELECTION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2021|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|FRAUD|INTERNET|SECRETARY OF STATE|SUPREME COURT|VIDEO CAMERAS
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
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 County Government--General|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|NUECES COUNTY
SB 800 87-0 (2021) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: 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 AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|AUDITOR, STATE|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Law Enforcement|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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 County Government--General|Courts--District|MCLENNAN COUNTY
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|MAGISTRATES
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 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Juries|Courts--Personnel|EVIDENCE|Family--Parent & Child|FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|TARRANT COUNTY
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 Courts--District|DENTON COUNTY
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Elections--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Records|SUPREME COURT
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Personnel|Family--Parent & Child|MCLENNAN COUNTY|REEVES COUNTY
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 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Electronic Information Systems
SB 2168 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts in Hidalgo County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--District|HIDALGO COUNTY
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 Courts--District|SMITH COUNTY
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Crimes--Miscellaneous|ELECTION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2021|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|FRAUD|SECRETARY OF STATE|SUPREME COURT
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 Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Courts--District|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET
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 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|DAMON ALLEN ACT|MAGISTRATES|PEACE OFFICERS|SHERIFFS
HB 260 87-1 (2021) Author: Hull, Lacey Relating to the appeal of an election contest. Filed Courts--District|Elections--General
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 ATTORNEY GENERAL|ATTORNEY'S FEES|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|FRAUD|INTERNET|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS|SECRETARY OF STATE|SUPREME COURT|VIDEO CAMERAS
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Crimes--Miscellaneous|ELECTION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2021|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|FRAUD|SECRETARY OF STATE|SUPREME COURT
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 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|DAMON ALLEN ACT|MAGISTRATES|PEACE OFFICERS|SHERIFFS
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 Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Courts--District|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ATTORNEY GENERAL|ATTORNEY'S FEES|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Crimes--Miscellaneous|ELECTION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2021|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|FRAUD|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS|SECRETARY OF STATE|SUPREME COURT|VIDEO CAMERAS
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 City Government--General|County Government--General|Courts--District|COVID-19|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--School Districts|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 99 87-2 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates by a governmental entity. Filed City Government--General|County Government--General|Courts--District|COVID-19|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 55 87-3 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case. Filed COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|DAMON ALLEN ACT|MAGISTRATES
HB 162 87-3 (2021) Author: Johnson, Ann Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Harris County; making an appropriation. Filed Courts--District|HARRIS COUNTY|State Finances--Appropriations
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 Courts--District|HARRIS COUNTY|State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 15 87-3 (2021) Author: Anchía, 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 Congress|Courts--District|Elections--General|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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 Courts--District|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Crimes--Against Morals|Family--Family Violence
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 Courts--District|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
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 Courts--District|GUADALUPE COUNTY
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 Courts--Administration|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--District|Courts--Justice|Courts--Small Claims|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
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 BRAZOS COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys
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 Courts--Administration|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Lawyers
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 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--General|DAMON ALLEN ACT|MAGISTRATES|PEACE OFFICERS|SHERIFFS
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 Courts--District
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 County Government--General|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|Electronic Information Systems|Open Records|PUBLIC NOTICES
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 Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|MONTGOMERY COUNTY
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|MEDINA COUNTY
HB 1494 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: 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 BONDS|County Government--Employees/Officers|Courts--District
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 BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Courts--District|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF|Sunset--Commission Bills
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 Courts--District|ESCROW|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--General|RECORDS MANAGEMENT|SUBPOENAS|TITLE INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, TEXAS|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|SUPREME COURT
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 ATTORNEY GENERAL|BAILIFFS|BELL COUNTY|BOSQUE COUNTY|BRAZORIA COUNTY|BURLESON COUNTY|CHAMBERS COUNTY|COLLIN COUNTY|COMAL COUNTY|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COOKE COUNTY|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Courts--Juries|Courts--Municipal|Courts--Personnel|Courts--Reporters|DENTON COUNTY|ELLIS COUNTY|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Family--Parent & Child|GILLESPIE COUNTY|GOLIAD COUNTY|GUADALUPE COUNTY|INTERNET|JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION|Juvenile Boards & Officers|KAUFMAN COUNTY|KERR COUNTY|LIBERTY COUNTY|LUBBOCK, CITY OF|MAGISTRATES|MEDINA COUNTY|MONTGOMERY COUNTY|POTTER COUNTY|PUBLIC NOTICE|ROCKWALL COUNTY|RUSK COUNTY|SUPREME COURT|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Lawyers
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 Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Lawyers
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 Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2782 86-0 (2019) Author: Wray, John
Sponsor: Rodríguez, 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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
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 COMAL COUNTY|Courts--District
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 ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--District|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Hospitals|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 Civil Remedies & Liabilities|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Juries|Courts--Justice|SUPREME COURT
HB 3627 86-0 (2019) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to qualifications of licensed court interpreters. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
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 ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|County Government--General|Courts--District|Political Subdivisions|TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3919 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to prosecutorial transparency. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Governor
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 Courts--District|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Elections--Judicial|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS ADVISORY BOARD|SENATE, TEXAS|SUPREME COURT
HB 4716 86-0 (2019) Author: Button, Angie
Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the municipal court of record of the City of Rowlett. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Courts--District|Courts--Municipal|ROWLETT, CITY OF
HJR 59 86-0 (2019) Author: Anchía, 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 Congress|Courts--District|Elections--General|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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 Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Lawyers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Elections--Judicial|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SUPREME COURT
HR 2187 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2342. Reported enrolled Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Justice|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HR 2188 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 891. Reported enrolled Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Juries|Courts--Personnel|Family--Parent & Child|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|SUPREME COURT
SB 41 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: 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 Courts--Administration|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES|Lawyers
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 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--District|Courts--Justice|Courts--Small Claims|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 253 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, 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 City Government--General|Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
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 BRAZORIA COUNTY|Courts--District|MATAGORDA COUNTY|WHARTON COUNTY
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 BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Courts--District|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF|Sunset--Commission Bills
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 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--General|DAMON ALLEN ACT|MAGISTRATES|PEACE OFFICERS|SHERIFFS
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 Courts--District|Courts--Justice|Courts--Small Claims|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 658 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: 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 Courts--Administration|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 ATTORNEY GENERAL|BELL COUNTY|BOSQUE COUNTY|BRAZORIA COUNTY|BURLESON COUNTY|CHAMBERS COUNTY|COLLIN COUNTY|COMAL COUNTY|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COOKE COUNTY|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Juries|Courts--Personnel|Courts--Reporters|DENTON COUNTY|ELLIS COUNTY|Family--Parent & Child|FORT BEND COUNTY|GILLESPIE COUNTY|GOLIAD COUNTY|GUADALUPE COUNTY|HIDALGO COUNTY|INTERNET|JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION|JUDICIAL COMMISSION ON MENTAL HEALTH, TEXAS|Juvenile Boards & Officers|KAUFMAN COUNTY|KERR COUNTY|LIBERTY COUNTY|MAGISTRATES|MEDINA COUNTY|MONTGOMERY COUNTY|PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES|POTTER COUNTY|REEVES COUNTY|ROCKWALL COUNTY|RUSK COUNTY|SUPREME COURT|TRAVIS COUNTY|VICTORIA COUNTY
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Lawyers
SB 1208 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to decedents' estates, transfer on death deeds, and matters involving probate courts. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
SB 1403 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, 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 Aliens|CHILD ABUSE|Courts--District|Family--General|Family--Parent & Child
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 Courts--District
SB 1466 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to the state salary for retired judges. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Retirement Systems--State Employees|Salaries & Expenses|State Finances--Appropriations
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 ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--District|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Hospitals|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Governor|Interim Studies|JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEE ON JUDICIAL SELECTION|JUDICIAL SELECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|STATE BAR OF TEXAS|SUPREME COURT
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 BONDS|County Government--Employees/Officers|Courts--District
SB 1801 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Crimes--Against Morals|CRIMINAL RECORDS|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Law Enforcement|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|PROSTITUTION
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 County Government--General|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|NUECES COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration
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 ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|County Government--General|Courts--District|Political Subdivisions|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 Courts--District|TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 2174 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to prosecutorial transparency. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Governor
SB 2176 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to qualifications of licensed court interpreters. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|DAMON ALLEN ACT|Governor
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 County Government--Employees/Officers|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--General|FORT BEND COUNTY|MAGISTRATES
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 Courts--District|ESCROW|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--General|RECORDS MANAGEMENT|SUBPOENAS|TITLE INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, TEXAS|TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 2342 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Civil Remedies & Liabilities|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Juries|Courts--Justice|SUPREME COURT
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 Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Lawyers|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SR 838 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 891. Reported enrolled Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Juries|Courts--Personnel|Family--Parent & Child|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SR 845 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 2342. Reported enrolled Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Juries|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
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 ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS|TRAVIS COUNTY|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Lawyers
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 County Government--General|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|Open Records|PUBLIC NOTICE
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 Courts--District|Family--General|HIDALGO COUNTY
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 Courts--Administration|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Electronic Information Systems
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 Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
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 Courts--District|HARRIS COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Military & Veterans
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Salaries & Expenses
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 Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Courts--Juries|WALKER COUNTY
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 ATTORNEY'S FEES|Courts--District|Courts--Judges
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 Courts--District|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
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 Courts--District|HAYS COUNTY
HB 2776 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: 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 Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--District|SUPREME COURT
HB 2823 85-0 (2017) Author: Dean, Jay
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|SUBPOENAS|TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 2875 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: 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 County Government--General|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Justice|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|STARR COUNTY|WILLACY COUNTY
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 BAILIFFS|BOWIE COUNTY|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
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 Courts--District|HIDALGO COUNTY
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 ADOPTION|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Juries|Courts--Personnel|DENTON COUNTY|Family--Parent & Child|FORT BEND COUNTY|GRIMES COUNTY|HAYS COUNTY|HIDALGO COUNTY|OATHS|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Courts--District
HB 3481 85-0 (2017) Author: Thierry, Shawn
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|HARRIS COUNTY
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 BAILIFFS|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
HB 4284 85-0 (2017) Author: Price, Four
Sponsor: 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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Family--General|POTTER COUNTY
HJR 74 85-0 (2017) Author: Anchía, 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 Congress|Courts--District|Elections--General|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HR 2528 85-0 (2017) Author: Clardy, Travis Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 555. Filed Courts--Administration|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Electronic Information Systems|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
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 Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Lawyers
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 Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 County Government--General|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|Open Records|PUBLIC NOTICE
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Recommended Reviews|TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 824 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Salaries & Expenses
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 ATTORNEY'S FEES|Courts--District|Courts--Judges
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 Courts--District|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|DENTON COUNTY
SB 1329 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: 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 ADOPTION|BAILIFFS|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Juries|Courts--Personnel|DENTON COUNTY|Family--Parent & Child|FORT BEND COUNTY|GRIMES COUNTY|HAYS COUNTY|HIDALGO COUNTY|OATHS|TRAVIS COUNTY|WISE COUNTY
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 Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--District|SUPREME COURT
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 Courts--District|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--District|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Military & Veterans
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 Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Governor|TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
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 Courts--District|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|SUBPOENAS|TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 2174 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: 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 BAILIFFS|BOWIE COUNTY|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
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 Courts--District|NUECES COUNTY|SAN PATRICIO COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
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 City Government--Annexation|Courts--District
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 CORYELL COUNTY|Courts--District
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 Courts--District
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 Courts--District|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 Amusements, Games, Sports|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION RAFFLE ENABLING ACT|RAFFLES
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 Courts--District|Courts--General|ECTOR COUNTY
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 ATTORNEY GENERAL|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|SUPREME COURT
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 Courts--District|Family--General|HARRIS COUNTY
HB 1253 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to appointment of a grand jury. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Courts--Juries
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|STATE AGENCIES' RULES|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|THIRD COURT OF APPEALS|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 CHAMBERS COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Juries
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 Courts--District|Family--General|INTERNET|TARRANT COUNTY
HB 1774 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: 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 CAMERON COUNTY|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Lawyers
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 COLLIN COUNTY|Courts--District
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 Courts--Administration|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Open Records
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 Courts--District|Courts--Juries|Criminal Procedure--General
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 County Government--General|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Records|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2282 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: 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 ATASCOSA RIVER|Courts--District|Courts--Justice|Courts--Small Claims|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 2525 84-0 (2015) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: 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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES|Lawyers|MAGISTRATES
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS
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 County Government--Finance|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|NOLAN COUNTY|Salaries & Expenses
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information
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 ATASCOSA COUNTY|CAMERON COUNTY|COLLIN COUNTY|CORYELL COUNTY|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|ECTOR COUNTY|GALVESTON COUNTY|HARRIS COUNTY|MAGISTRATES
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 BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES|Courts--District|Health--General
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 Courts--District|Legislature|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
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 Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|KENDALL COUNTY
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 BAILIFFS|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Personnel|Family--General|TARRANT COUNTY
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General
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 County Government--General|Courts--District|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
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 Courts--District|Family--General|FORT BEND COUNTY
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 Courts--Administration|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Family--Child Protection
HJR 81 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the terms of office of a district judge. Filed Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--Judicial|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 122 84-0 (2015) Author: Anchía, 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 Congress|Courts--District|Elections--General|Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 151 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, 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 Courts--District|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations|Labor--Wages|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 CAMERON COUNTY|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges
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 BONDS|Courts--District|Environment--General|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|SUPREME COURT|TRAVIS COUNTY|Utilities--Electric
SB 455 84-0 (2015) Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: 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 ATTORNEY GENERAL|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|SUPREME COURT
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Lawyers
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|STATE AGENCIES' RULES|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|THIRD COURT OF APPEALS|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 CORYELL COUNTY|Courts--District
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 Courts--Administration|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Open Records
SB 643 84-0 (2015) Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to proceedings held in auxiliary facilities outside certain county seats. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately CHAMBERS COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Juries
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 Courts--District|Family--General|HARRIS COUNTY
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 County Government--General|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Records|PUBLIC NOTICE
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 Amusements, Games, Sports|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION RAFFLE ENABLING ACT|RAFFLES
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 AUDITS & AUDITORS|County Government--Employees/Officers|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges
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 COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Courts--District|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|SEARCH WARRANTS
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 Courts--District|Legislature|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 965 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Sponsor: 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 County Government--Employees/Officers|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
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 ARANSAS COUNTY|ATASCOSA COUNTY|CAMERON COUNTY|COLLIN COUNTY|CORYELL COUNTY|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|ECTOR COUNTY|EL PASO COUNTY|EL PASO, CITY OF|FORT BEND COUNTY|GALVESTON COUNTY|GUADALUPE COUNTY|HARRIS COUNTY|HIDALGO COUNTY|HILL COUNTY|KENDALL COUNTY|MAGISTRATES|NOLAN COUNTY|TARRANT COUNTY
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|KENDALL COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
SB 1341 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van
Sponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the transfer of certain court records. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Electronic Information Systems
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 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|GUARDIANS & WARDS|Interim Studies|Lawyers|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES|Lawyers|MAGISTRATES
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
SB 1876 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: 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 Courts--Administration|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Lawyers|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 1913 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to a court administrator in certain counties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 Courts--Administration|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges
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 Courts--District|Family--General|FORT BEND COUNTY
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|HIDALGO COUNTY|MAGISTRATES
SB 1964 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: 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 CAMERON COUNTY|County Government--General|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|HIDALGO COUNTY
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Electronic Information Systems|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|SUPREME COURT
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 Courts--District|KENEDY COUNTY|KLEBERG COUNTY
HB 696 83-0 (2013) Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Sponsor: 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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|GONZALES COUNTY|GUADALUPE COUNTY|LAVACA COUNTY
HB 717 83-0 (2013) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: 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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|LAVACA COUNTY
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 Courts--District|DENTON COUNTY
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 ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--Administration|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|Electronic Information Systems|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Open Records
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 Amusements, Games, Sports|County Government--General|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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 Courts--District|TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 1193 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs for certain district courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13 BAILIFFS|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
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 Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
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 AUSTIN COUNTY|Courts--District|FAYETTE COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Lawyers
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 Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
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 Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Electronic Information Systems|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Lawyers
HB 1435 83-0 (2013) Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: 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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|CRIME VICTIMS|LANDFILLS
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 ARREST WARRANTS|Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General
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 ATTORNEY GENERAL|BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Courts--District|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 1513 83-0 (2013) Author: Lewis, Tryon
Sponsor: 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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Courts--Personnel
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Salaries & Expenses
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 Courts--District|ELLIS COUNTY
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 CAMERON COUNTY|Courts--District|Family--General
HB 1875 83-0 (2013) Author: Lewis, Tryon
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District
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 Business & Commerce--General|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|PEACE OFFICERS|SEARCH WARRANTS
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 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|DIGITAL SIGNATURES|Electronic Information Systems|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|State Finances--Management & Control|SUPREME COURT
HB 2419 83-0 (2013) Author: Elkins, Gary
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|HARRIS COUNTY|MAGISTRATES|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
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 ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS|AUSTIN, CITY OF|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Courts--Personnel|Governor|Lawyers|TAX TRIBUNAL ACT|Taxation--General|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 County Government--General|Courts--District|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
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 ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|Courts--District|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Courts--Justice|EVIDENCE|Lawyers|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions
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 Courts--District|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions
HB 2935 83-0 (2013) Author: Hunter, Todd
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a legal action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District
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 BAILIFFS|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|KENEDY COUNTY|KLEBERG COUNTY
HB 3041 83-0 (2013) Author: Oliveira, René Relating to the sale of event tickets; providing penalties. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee Amusements, Games, Sports|Arts & Humanities|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Courts--District|TICKET SCALPING
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 CAMERON COUNTY|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges
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 ANDERSON COUNTY|ATASCOSA COUNTY|AUSTIN COUNTY|BANDERA COUNTY|CAMERON COUNTY|CHEROKEE COUNTY|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|DENTON COUNTY|ECTOR COUNTY|EDWARDS COUNTY|FAYETTE COUNTY|GILLESPIE COUNTY|GRIMES COUNTY|GUADALUPE COUNTY|JIM WELLS COUNTY|KENDALL COUNTY|KENEDY COUNTY|KERR COUNTY|KIMBLE COUNTY|KLEBERG COUNTY|LAMAR COUNTY|LEE COUNTY|MADISON COUNTY|MCCULLOCH COUNTY|MENARD COUNTY|NOLAN COUNTY|TRAVIS COUNTY|WALKER COUNTY
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 ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Crimes--Against Morals|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Property|Crimes--Miscellaneous|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|POSTAL SERVICE|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3314 83-0 (2013) Author: Kuempel, John
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to instruction and continuing education requirements for certain court clerks. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately CONTINUING EDUCATION|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
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 ARMSTRONG COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Juries
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 BANDERA COUNTY|Courts--District|EDWARDS COUNTY|KERR COUNTY|KIMBLE COUNTY|MASON COUNTY|MCCULLOCH COUNTY|MENARD COUNTY
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 Courts--District|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3542 83-0 (2013) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to appraisal review boards; providing penalties. House: Ways & Means Withdrawn from schedule Courts--District|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3629 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to suit for writ of mandamus. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--District|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3696 83-0 (2013) Author: Smithee, John Relating to unauthorized insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--District|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 County Government--Finance|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|HARRIS COUNTY|Salaries & Expenses
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|GUADALUPE COUNTY|MAGISTRATES
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|NAVARRO COUNTY
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 Courts--District|LEON COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 116 83-0 (2013) Author: Anchía, 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 Congress|Courts--District|Elections--General|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 268 83-0 (2013) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: 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 BAILEY COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|OLDHAM COUNTY|PARMER COUNTY
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 Courts--District|DENTON COUNTY
SB 297 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to prepaid funeral benefits contracts. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13 ATTORNEY GENERAL|BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Courts--District|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 Amusements, Games, Sports|County Government--General|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 479 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Lawyers
SB 560 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: 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 County Government--Finance|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|HARRIS COUNTY|Salaries & Expenses
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Judicial
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 Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
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 ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--Administration|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|Electronic Information Systems|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Open Records
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 Courts--District|TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 1052 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: 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 Business & Commerce--General|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|PEACE OFFICERS|SEARCH WARRANTS
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 Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SEARCH WARRANTS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
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 BANDERA COUNTY|Courts--District|EDWARDS COUNTY|KERR COUNTY|KIMBLE COUNTY|MASON COUNTY|MCCULLOCH COUNTY|MENARD COUNTY
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 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Electronic Information Systems|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|State Finances--Management & Control|SUPREME COURT
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 Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--District|Labor--Workers' Compensation
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
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 BAILIFFS|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|KENEDY COUNTY|KLEBERG COUNTY
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 Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District
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 ATASCOSA COUNTY|Courts--Administration|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|DENTON COUNTY|Juvenile Boards & Officers|KENEDY COUNTY|KLEBERG COUNTY|Minors--Juvenile Justice|TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 1671 83-0 (2013) Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: 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 County Government--General|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
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 Courts--District|LEON COUNTY
SB 1891 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: 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 County Government--Finance|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Justice|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Judicial|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS|SUPREME COURT
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Salaries & Expenses
HB 627 82-0 (2011) Author: Woolley, Beverly
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to a fee collected by a district clerk for certain certified copies. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately Courts--District|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|GONZALES COUNTY|LAVACA COUNTY
HB 994 82-0 (2011) Author: Castro, Joaquin
Sponsor: 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 BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|MAGISTRATES
HB 1048 82-0 (2011) Author: Cain, Erwin
Sponsor: 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 BOWIE COUNTY|Courts--District|RED RIVER COUNTY
HB 1314 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the operation and jurisdiction of certain district courts serving Webb County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately Courts--District|WEBB COUNTY
HB 1573 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: 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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|DNA|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|FORENSIC TESTING|PUBLIC NOTICE
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 Courts--District|Labor--Workers' Compensation
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Judicial
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 County Government--Employees/Officers|Courts--District|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Labor--Management Relations|SHERIFFS
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 Courts--District|Protection of Personal Information
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 ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|Courts--District|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General
HB 2310 82-0 (2011) Author: Miller, Doug
Sponsor: 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 BAILIFFS|CALDWELL COUNTY|COMAL COUNTY|Courts--Administration|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Personnel|HAYS COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 2936 82-0 (2011) Author: Castro, Joaquin
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration of district courts in Bexar County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11 BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--District
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 BAILIFFS|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
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) CAMERON COUNTY|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--General
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 Courts--District|HAYS COUNTY
HB 3434 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to continuing judicial training. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence CONTINUING EDUCATION|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Courts--Municipal|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Municipal|PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES|STATE BAR OF TEXAS|SUPREME COURT
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 Courts--District
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 Courts--District|INSURANCE RATES|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3691 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to community supervision and corrections departments and community justice plans. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Courts--District|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
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 Courts--District|Crimes--Juvenile|Criminal Procedure--General|Minors--Juvenile Justice
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Judicial
HB 3796 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the composition of certain judicial districts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11 Courts--District|EDWARDS COUNTY
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Lawyers|OLDHAM COUNTY
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Law Enforcement
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Judicial|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Juries|Courts--Justice|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
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 Courts--District|KIMBLE COUNTY|MASON COUNTY|MCCULLOCH COUNTY|MENARD COUNTY
SB 680 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to a fee collected by a district clerk for certain certified copies. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed Courts--District|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
SB 809 82-0 (2011) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Labor--Workers' Compensation
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 Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 1141 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the jurisdiction of the 228th District Court. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|HARRIS COUNTY
SB 1228 82-0 (2011) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the duties of district clerks regarding certain electronic filing systems. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Electronic Information Systems
SB 1525 82-0 (2011) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the district court records archive fee. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Municipal|PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES|STATE BAR OF TEXAS|SUPREME COURT
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Judicial
SB 1807 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the composition of the 444th Judicial District. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor Courts--District|WILLACY COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SB 1892 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the Bexar County district courts. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--District
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 BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|MAGISTRATES
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Lawyers
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Judicial|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--General|Family--Parent & Child|HARRIS COUNTY|State Finances--Budget|SUPREME COURT|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|WEBB COUNTY
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 Courts--District
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 BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|DALLAS COUNTY|ECTOR COUNTY|Elections--Judicial|HARRIS COUNTY|JEFFERSON COUNTY|LUBBOCK COUNTY|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS|TARRANT COUNTY
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 BAILIFFS|Courts--District|Family--General|HARRIS COUNTY|Juvenile Boards & Officers
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 Courts--District|SMITH COUNTY
HB 609 81-0 (2009) Author: Castro, Joaquin
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Courts--Juries|Juvenile Boards & Officers
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 COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Courts--Administration|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 Courts--District|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|ROCKWALL COUNTY
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 Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 Courts--Administration|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 Courts--District|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
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 Courts--District|DENTON COUNTY
HB 1551 81-0 (2009) Author: Herrero, Abel
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Courts--Reporters|NUECES COUNTY
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|VAN ZANDT COUNTY
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 BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--District
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 Courts--District|HIDALGO COUNTY
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 BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|MAGISTRATES
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 Courts--Administration|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
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 BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--District
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--General
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
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 Courts--Administration|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|MCLENNAN COUNTY
HB 3002 81-0 (2009) Author: Homer, Mark
Sponsor: 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 Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|Electronic Information Systems
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 County Government--General|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 3468 81-0 (2009) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: 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 Courts--Administration|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3554 81-0 (2009) Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: 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 BRAZORIA COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Judges
HB 3637 81-0 (2009) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: 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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Justice|Courts--Small Claims|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 BAILIFFS|CAMERON COUNTY|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges
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 Courts--District|Family--Family Violence|HARRIS COUNTY
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 Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Courts--Reporters|Courts--Small Claims|JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON|SUPREME COURT
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--General
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Elections--Judicial|Governor|SUPREME COURT
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Salaries & Expenses
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 ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Courts--District|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
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 Courts--District|KAUFMAN COUNTY
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. Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Juvenile Boards & Officers|VAN ZANDT COUNTY|VAN ZANDT COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD
HB 4718 81-0 (2009) Author: Lewis, Tryon
Sponsor: 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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|ECTOR COUNTY|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 BELL COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Juvenile Boards & Officers
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 Courts--District|Elections--Judicial|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 2922 81-0 (2009) Author: Castro, Joaquin Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1722. Reported enrolled Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
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 Courts--District|DENTON COUNTY
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 Courts--District|TARRANT COUNTY
SB 497 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to compensation paid to certain judges and justices. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Salaries & Expenses|State Finances--Management & Control
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 Courts--District|SMITH COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|ROCKWALL COUNTY
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 Courts--District|KAUFMAN COUNTY
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 BLANCO COUNTY|BURNET COUNTY|Courts--Administration|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|LLANO COUNTY|SAN SABA COUNTY
SB 658 81-0 (2009) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: 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 Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 812 81-0 (2009) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|Courts--Reporters|Salaries & Expenses
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 Courts--Administration|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Juries|Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Courts--Small Claims|Criminal Procedure--General
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 Courts--District|Courts--Juries|Juvenile Boards & Officers
SB 1208 81-0 (2009) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: 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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Health--AIDS|Health--General|MEDICAL RECORDS|Protection of Personal Information
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 BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--District|DENTON COUNTY|TARRANT COUNTY
SB 1575 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|HIDALGO COUNTY
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 Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General|DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
SB 1685 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the creation of a district court records technology fund. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately County Government--General|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SB 1739 81-0 (2009) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts in Bexar County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--District
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Justice|Courts--Small Claims|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--District
SB 2217 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Family--Family Violence|HARRIS COUNTY
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Judicial
SB 2230 81-0 (2009) Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: 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 Courts--Administration|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|MCLENNAN COUNTY
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 ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|Courts--District|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS|PHYSICIANS
SB 2454 81-0 (2009) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to preferences of certain district courts in Tarrant County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--District|TARRANT COUNTY
SB 2554 81-0 (2009) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Weber, Randy
Relating to a bailiff for the 130th District Court. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately BAILIFFS|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Judicial|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SR 1074 81-0 (2009) Author: Uresti, Carlos Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1722. Reported enrolled Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 334 80-0 (2007) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to district court jurisdiction over suits concerning trusts. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--District|Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Personal Property|TRUSTS
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 BAILIFFS|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
HB 622 80-0 (2007) Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys
HB 632 80-0 (2007) Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs for the 415th District Court. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07 BAILIFFS|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
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 COLLIN COUNTY|Courts--District
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 ATTORNEY'S FEES|CONDEMNATION|Courts--District|Property Interests--Eminent Domain
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|MONTGOMERY COUNTY
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 CAMERON COUNTY|Courts--District|Family--General
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 CAMERON COUNTY|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General
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 Courts--District|Courts--Juries|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--Judicial
HB 1554 80-0 (2007) Author: Chavez, Norma
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in El Paso County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee Courts--District|EL PASO COUNTY
HB 1628 80-0 (2007) Author: Chavez, Norma
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the creation of the El Paso County Criminal Judicial District No. 1. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|EL PASO COUNTY
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 BEXAR COUNTY|County Government--Employees/Officers|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|MAGISTRATES
HB 2201 80-0 (2007) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Courts--Personnel|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|GRIMES COUNTY|LEON COUNTY|WALLER COUNTY
HB 2288 80-0 (2007) Author: West, George
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys
HB 2385 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: 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 Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 Courts--District|Family--General|WICHITA COUNTY
HB 2766 80-0 (2007) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the location at which certain courts may conduct proceedings following certain disasters. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Disaster Preparedness & Relief
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 Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|WALLER COUNTY
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 Courts--Administration|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--Judicial
HB 3060 80-0 (2007) Author: Peña, Aaron
Sponsor: 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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|GRAYSON COUNTY
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 BASTROP COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--Trial
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 Courts--District|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
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 Courts--Administration|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--Trial
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Crimes--Capital Punishment
HB 3972 80-0 (2007) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to a bailiff to serve the 115th District Court in Upshur County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07 BAILIFFS|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|UPSHUR COUNTY
HB 4037 80-0 (2007) Author: Raymond, Richard
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the terms of court for the 49th and 341st District Courts. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07 Courts--Administration|Courts--District
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|MAGISTRATES|NUECES COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Elections--Judicial|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 229 80-0 (2007) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
SB 272 80-0 (2007) Author: Estes, Craig
Sponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs for the 97th Judicial District. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07 BAILIFFS|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
SB 355 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Courts--Juries|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 BASTROP COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys
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 Courts--District|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|MONTGOMERY COUNTY|State Finances--Management & Control
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 Courts--Administration|Courts--District|Courts--Judges
SB 565 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: 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 Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--District
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|MONTGOMERY COUNTY
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 CAMERON COUNTY|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General
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 CAMERON COUNTY|Courts--District|Family--General
SB 843 80-0 (2007) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to creation of an additional judicial district in Hidalgo County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--District|Crimes--Juvenile|HIDALGO COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Courts--Reporters|Salaries & Expenses
SB 1204 80-0 (2007) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: 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 Courts--Administration|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--Judicial
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 Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|EL PASO COUNTY
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 Courts--District|EL PASO COUNTY
SB 1297 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to additional criminal law magistrates in Bexar County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate refuses to concur-reported BEXAR COUNTY|County Government--Employees/Officers|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|MAGISTRATES
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 Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys
SB 1814 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|KENEDY COUNTY|KLEBERG COUNTY|NUECES COUNTY
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Juvenile Boards & Officers
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|MAGISTRATES|NUECES COUNTY
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 Courts--Administration|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 BEXAR COUNTY|City Government--General|Courts--District|Crimes--Drugs
HB 593 79-0 (2005) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the terms of court of the 47th Judicial District. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/06 ARMSTRONG COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Juries
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 CAMERON COUNTY|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Salaries & Expenses
HB 788 79-0 (2005) Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Sponsor: 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 BAYLOR COUNTY|COTTLE COUNTY|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|KING COUNTY|KNOX COUNTY
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 Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Salaries & Expenses
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 Courts--District|WILLIAMSON COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Crimes--Miscellaneous|CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS|Elections--Campaign Financing|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 Courts--District|HAYS COUNTY
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Justice|TARRANT COUNTY
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 Courts--District|HIDALGO COUNTY
HB 1180 79-0 (2005) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the salaries of state judges. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Salaries & Expenses
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 Courts--District|DALLAS COUNTY
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Reporters|MONTGOMERY COUNTY
HB 1625 79-0 (2005) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to the compensation of district judges in Bexar County. House: Judiciary Withdrawn from schedule BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Salaries & Expenses
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 BRAZORIA COUNTY|Courts--District
HB 2033 79-0 (2005) Author: Nixon, Joe Relating to procedures in condemnation proceedings in certain counties. House: Judiciary Left pending in committee CONDEMNATION|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Property Interests--Eminent Domain
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 Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Open Records
HB 2174 79-0 (2005) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Courts--Juries
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 Courts--District|FANNIN COUNTY|GRAYSON COUNTY|LAMAR COUNTY|RED RIVER COUNTY
HB 2256 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the terms of court of the 112th Judicial District. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05 Courts--District|PECOS COUNTY
HB 2414 79-0 (2005) Author: Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to jury service in certain counties. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Juries
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 BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|Salaries & Expenses
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 BELL COUNTY|Courts--District
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 ATTORNEY'S FEES|Courts--District|Elections--Candidates|Legislature
HB 2531 79-0 (2005) Author: Chavez, Norma
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the local administrative judge for the El Paso Council of Judges. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee Courts--Administration|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|EL PASO COUNTY
HB 2913 79-0 (2005) Author: Luna, Vilma
Sponsor: 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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General|NUECES COUNTY
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 Courts--District|KENEDY COUNTY|KLEBERG COUNTY
HB 3183 79-0 (2005) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to county and district court filing fees. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 3199 79-0 (2005) Author: Hope, Ruben
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the terms of court of the 410th District Court. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05 Courts--District|MONTGOMERY COUNTY
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Family--Parent & Child|FORT BEND COUNTY
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 COMAL COUNTY|Courts--District
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 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--District|Property Interests--Personal Property|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
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 CAMERON COUNTY|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 3485 79-0 (2005) Author: Oliveira, Rene
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of criminal law hearing officers in Cameron County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05 CAMERON COUNTY|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
HB 3531 79-0 (2005) Author: Jackson, Jim
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the Dallas County district and county courts administration and court services. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|DALLAS COUNTY|Juvenile Boards & Officers
HR 2198 79-0 (2005) Author: Oliveira, Rene Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3485. Reported enrolled CAMERON COUNTY|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Personnel|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
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 Courts--District|HAYS COUNTY
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 COMAL COUNTY|Courts--District
SB 321 79-0 (2005) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the jurisdiction of the 396th District Court. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05 Courts--District|Courts--Justice|TARRANT COUNTY
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 BRAZORIA COUNTY|Courts--District
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 BELL COUNTY|Courts--District
SB 441 79-0 (2005) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys
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 BLANCO COUNTY|BURNET COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Courts--Personnel|DRUG COURTS|LLANO COUNTY|MAGISTRATES|SAN SABA COUNTY
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 BLANCO COUNTY|BURNET COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Courts--Personnel|LLANO COUNTY|SAN SABA COUNTY
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 ARMSTRONG COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Juries
SB 729 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to a weighted caseload study of the district courts. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--District|Courts--General
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 Courts--District|FORT BEND COUNTY
SB 1066 79-0 (2005) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the compensation of district judges in Bexar County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Salaries & Expenses
SB 1189 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District
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 Courts--District|PECOS COUNTY
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 Courts--District|HIDALGO COUNTY
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 BAILIFFS|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
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 CAMERON COUNTY|Courts--District
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 CAMERON COUNTY|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
SR 1046 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3485. Reported enrolled CAMERON COUNTY|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
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 Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|HENDERSON COUNTY|MAGISTRATES
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 Courts--District|KENEDY COUNTY|KLEBERG COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|HENDERSON COUNTY|MAGISTRATES
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 Courts--District|State Finances--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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Salaries & Expenses|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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 Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Justice|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions
HB 171 78-0 (2003) Author: Keel, Terry
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
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 COLLIN COUNTY|Courts--District
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 County Government--General|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys
HB 644 78-0 (2003) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Johnson County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee Courts--District|JOHNSON COUNTY
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 CONTINUING EDUCATION|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
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 Courts--District|Courts--Juries|Criminal Procedure--Trial
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 Courts--District|NACOGDOCHES COUNTY
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 COUNTY COURTHOUSES|County Government--General|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 Courts--District|KAUFMAN COUNTY
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 Courts--District|MCLENNAN COUNTY
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 County Government--Employees/Officers|Courts--District|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Labor--Management Relations|SHERIFFS
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 CALDWELL COUNTY|Courts--District
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 Courts--District|Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Personal Property|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions
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 Courts--District|PARKER COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|DRUG COURTS|Salaries & Expenses
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|HARRIS COUNTY|Salaries & Expenses
HB 1905 78-0 (2003) Author: Farrar, Jessica
Sponsor: 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 Courts--Administration|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
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 Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Lawyers|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 Courts--District|HARRIS COUNTY
HB 2234 78-0 (2003) Author: McReynolds, Jim
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the appointment of a bailiff for the 411th District Court. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03 BAILIFFS|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Courts--Personnel
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 Courts--District|HARRIS COUNTY
HB 3033 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Dan
Sponsor: 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 BAILIFFS|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
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 Courts--Administration|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 CALDWELL COUNTY|Courts--District
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 County Government--General|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
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 Courts--District|CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Criminal Procedure--General|KENEDY, CITY OF
HB 3384 78-0 (2003) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to associate judges appointed by certain district courts in Dallas County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|DALLAS COUNTY
HB 3386 78-0 (2003) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: 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 Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|SUPREME COURT
HB 3461 78-0 (2003) Author: Canales, Gabi
Sponsor: 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 BEE COUNTY|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|LIVE OAK COUNTY|MCMULLEN COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--Judicial|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Courts--District|Courts--Juries|Criminal Procedure--Trial|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 88 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys
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 Courts--District|JOHNSON COUNTY
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 Courts--District|MCLENNAN COUNTY
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 County Government--Employees/Officers|Courts--District|Fire Fighters & Police--General|SHERIFFS
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 Courts--District|PARKER COUNTY
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 COLLIN COUNTY|Courts--District
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 County Government--General|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 Courts--District|NACOGDOCHES COUNTY
SB 354 78-0 (2003) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|TARRANT COUNTY
SB 520 78-0 (2003) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|UPTON COUNTY
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 Courts--District|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 Courts--District|KAUFMAN COUNTY
SB 749 78-0 (2003) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to continuing education requirements for certain court clerks. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/04 CONTINUING EDUCATION|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
SB 792 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce Relating to a weighted caseload study of the district courts. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--District|Courts--General
SB 828 78-0 (2003) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the supplemental salaries of district judges in Harris County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|HARRIS COUNTY|Salaries & Expenses
SB 979 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: 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 CALDWELL COUNTY|Courts--District
SB 1018 78-0 (2003) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the appointment of a bailiff for the 106th District Court. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03 BAILIFFS|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|HARRIS COUNTY
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 CALDWELL COUNTY|Courts--District
SB 1551 78-0 (2003) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: 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 CALDWELL COUNTY|CAMERON COUNTY|COLLIN COUNTY|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|JOHNSON COUNTY|KAUFMAN COUNTY|MCLENNAN COUNTY|NACOGDOCHES COUNTY|PARKER COUNTY|TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 1770 78-0 (2003) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to the 334th Civil District Court of Harris County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--District|HARRIS COUNTY
SB 1781 78-0 (2003) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Salaries & Expenses
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Salaries & Expenses|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 Courts--District|CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Criminal Procedure--General
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 BAILIFFS|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Courts--Personnel
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Property Interests--Eminent Domain
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Salaries & Expenses|WILLIAMSON COUNTY
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 Courts--District|PARKER COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Salaries & Expenses|WILLIAMSON COUNTY
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 Courts--District|PARKER COUNTY
HR 344 78-3 (2003) Author: Swinford, David Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 7. Reported enrolled AUDITOR, STATE|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--District|Education--School Districts|Energy--Conservation|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|LANDFILLS|LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|Legislature|PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF|PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS|PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Retirement Systems--State Employees|SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Budget|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|TELECONFERENCING|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION
SR 132 78-3 (2003) Author: Ogden, Steve Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 7. Reported enrolled Courts--District|Governor|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Education--Higher--General
HB 65 77-0 (2001) Author: Pitts, Jim
Sponsor: 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 Courts--Administration|Courts--District|ELLIS COUNTY|VISITING JUDGES
HB 78 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: 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 Courts--Administration|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|VISITING JUDGES
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 Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|REAGAN COUNTY|UPTON COUNTY
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 Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Courts--District
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 Courts--District|JOHNSON COUNTY|SOMERVELL COUNTY
HB 536 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: 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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Probate
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 Courts--District|KAUFMAN COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|INTERNET|Law Enforcement|Minors--Juvenile Justice|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 715 77-0 (2001) Author: Oliveira, Rene
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the composition of the 404th Judicial District. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01 CAMERON COUNTY|Courts--District|WILLACY COUNTY
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 COLLIN COUNTY|Courts--District
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 ATTORNEY GENERAL|BORDER|Courts--District|Crimes--Drugs|Law Enforcement
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 Courts--District|PARKER COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Personal Property|TRUSTS
HB 1015 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys
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 Courts--District
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 Courts--District
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 Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
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 Courts--District|Elections--Judicial|Redistricting
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Courts--Juries
HB 1876 77-0 (2001) Author: Gray, Patricia
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Lawyers|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions
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 Courts--District|HIDALGO COUNTY
HB 2368 77-0 (2001) Author: George, Kenn
Sponsor: 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 Courts--Administration|Courts--District|DALLAS COUNTY|Family--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 Courts--District|FANNIN COUNTY
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 BRAZOS COUNTY|Courts--District
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 Courts--District|Family--General
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
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 Courts--District|WALLER COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Redistricting
HB 3171 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the creation, composition, and operation of certain district courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
House refuses to concur-reported COLLIN COUNTY|Courts--District|FANNIN COUNTY|HIDALGO COUNTY|JOHNSON COUNTY|MCLENNAN COUNTY|PARKER COUNTY|SOMERVELL COUNTY|TRAVIS COUNTY|WILLACY COUNTY
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 BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Courts--Personnel
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 Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--District|TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3296 77-0 (2001) Author: Goodman, Toby
Sponsor: 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 Courts--Administration|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Salaries & Expenses|VISITING JUDGES
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 Courts--District|MCLENNAN COUNTY
HB 3356 77-0 (2001) Author: McReynolds, Jim
Sponsor: 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 ANGELINA COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|Salaries & Expenses
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 County Government--Employees/Officers|Courts--District|Labor--Management Relations
HB 3586 77-0 (2001) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Dallas County courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Courts--District|DALLAS COUNTY
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 Courts--District|JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Courts--District|KAUFMAN COUNTY
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 Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Education--Higher--General
SB 181 77-0 (2001) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to the terms of court of the 32nd Judicial District. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/02 Courts--District
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 COLLIN COUNTY|Courts--District
SB 288 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Ellis, Dan
Relating to the financial transactions of a community supervision and corrections department. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01 Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Courts--District
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 Courts--District|Elections--Judicial|Redistricting
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 Courts--District|JOHNSON COUNTY|SOMERVELL COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Courts--Juries|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--District|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 Courts--District|PARKER COUNTY
SB 1001 77-0 (2001) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: 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 Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--Trial
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 Courts--District|FANNIN COUNTY
SB 1433 77-0 (2001) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: 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 BRAZOS COUNTY|Courts--District
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|DALLAS COUNTY
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 Courts--District|ROSEWALL COUNTY
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 Courts--District|NACOGDOCHES COUNTY
SB 1780 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: 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 County Government--Employees/Officers|Courts--District|Fire Fighters & Police--General|SHERIFFS
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 COLLIN COUNTY|Courts--District|FANNIN COUNTY|JOHNSON COUNTY|MCLENNAN COUNTY|NACOGDOCHES COUNTY|PARKER COUNTY|SOMERVELL COUNTY|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 Courts--District|JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Courts--District|WEBB COUNTY
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 Courts--District|FORT BEND COUNTY
HB 116 76-0 (1999) Author: Smith, Todd
Sponsor: 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 City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District
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 BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--District
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 Courts--District|NUECES COUNTY
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General|Elections--Judicial
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 BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--District|FORT BEND COUNTY|HARRIS COUNTY
HB 524 76-0 (1999) Author: McReynolds, Jim
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|PROFESSIONAL PROSECUTORS LAW
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 Courts--District|HIDALGO COUNTY
HB 600 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to restricting the assignment of certain visiting judges. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in committee Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|VISITING JUDGES
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 Courts--District|TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 778 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: 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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Probate
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 Courts--District|TOM GREEN COUNTY
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 COLLIN COUNTY|Courts--District
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 Courts--District|TARRANT COUNTY
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 County Government--General|Courts--District|WILLIAMSON COUNTY
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 Courts--District|WOOD COUNTY
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 Courts--District|EL PASO COUNTY
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 Courts--District|EL PASO COUNTY
HB 1340 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the abolition of the Judicial Districts Board. House: Judicial Affairs Subcommittee members named Courts--District|JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Redistricting|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 Business & Commerce--General|Courts--District|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TRADEMARKS
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 CAMERON COUNTY|Courts--District
HB 1839 76-0 (1999) Author: Smith, Todd
Sponsor: 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 BAILIFFS|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|TARRANT COUNTY
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 Courts--Administration|Courts--District|MASON COUNTY
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 Courts--District
HB 2105 76-0 (1999) Author: Capelo, Jaime
Sponsor: 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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2246 76-0 (1999) Author: Homer, Mark
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|RAINS COUNTY
HB 2313 76-0 (1999) Author: McReynolds, Jim
Sponsor: Nixon, Drew
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs in Angelina County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99 ANGELINA COUNTY|BAILIFFS|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
HB 2345 76-0 (1999) Author: Culberson, John Relating to the form of certain ballot propositions. House: Elections Referred to subcommittee City Government--General|Courts--District|Elections--General
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 Courts--District|DENTON COUNTY
HB 2758 76-0 (1999) Author: Turner, Bob
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|PROFESSIONAL PROSECUTORS ACT
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 Courts--District|EL PASO COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Salaries & Expenses
HB 2937 76-0 (1999) Author: Turner, Bob
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District
HB 3174 76-0 (1999) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|DALLAS COUNTY|PROFESSIONAL PROSECUTORS LAW
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 Courts--District|GALVESTON COUNTY
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 Courts--District|GRIMES COUNTY|MADISON COUNTY
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 Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--District|Nursing Homes
HB 3499 76-0 (1999) Author: Puente, Robert
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to associate judges appointed by the district courts of Bexar County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Judges
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 County Government--Employees/Officers|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|NUECES COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--Candidates|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 48 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallego, Pete Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the Judicial Districts Board. House: Judicial Affairs Subcommittee members named Courts--District|JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 1355 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 400. Reported enrolled Courts--District|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
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 Courts--District|FORT BEND COUNTY
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 BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--District
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 COLLIN COUNTY|Courts--District
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 Courts--District|WOOD COUNTY
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--Judges
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 Courts--District|JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Redistricting|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 Courts--District|EL PASO COUNTY
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 Courts--District|EL PASO COUNTY
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 Courts--District|TARRANT COUNTY
SB 571 76-0 (1999) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: 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 Business & Commerce--General|Courts--District|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TRADEMARKS
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 County Government--General|Courts--District|WILLIAMSON COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|RAINS COUNTY
SB 917 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: 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 Courts--Administration|Courts--District|MASON COUNTY
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 Courts--District|DENTON COUNTY
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 Courts--District|HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|Nursing Homes
SB 1135 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the creation and composition of certain district courts. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--District
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 Courts--District
SB 1263 76-0 (1999) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the microfilming or electronic storage of district court records. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--District|Electronic Information Systems|Open Records|Political Subdivisions|RECORDS MANAGEMENT|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 Courts--District|TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 1719 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Salaries & Expenses
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 Courts--District|ROCKWALL COUNTY
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) Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|PROFESSIONAL PROSECUTORS ACT
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 Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|DALLAS COUNTY|PROFESSIONAL PROSECUTORS LAW
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 Courts--District|JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 71 75-0 (1997) Author: Longoria, John Relating to fees collected in certain civil suits. House: Civil Practices Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 215 75-0 (1997) Author: Zbranek, Zeb Relating to the qualifications of a district court judge. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs Courts--District|Courts--Judges
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 BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--District
HB 360 75-0 (1997) Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al. Relating to certain courts in Webb County. House: Judicial Affairs Subcommittee members named Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|WEBB COUNTY
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|FORT BEND COUNTY
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 Courts--District|TARRANT COUNTY
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 Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--District
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 Courts--District|FORT BEND COUNTY
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|FORT BEND COUNTY
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 Courts--District|SMITH COUNTY
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 Courts--District|DENTON COUNTY
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 Courts--District|HIDALGO COUNTY
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 Courts--District|TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 1175 75-0 (1997) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the method of selection of certain justices and judges. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--Judicial
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 CAMERON COUNTY|Courts--District
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 CAMERON COUNTY|Courts--District|WILLACY COUNTY
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 Courts--District
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 Courts--District
HB 1706 75-0 (1997) Author: Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District
HB 1710 75-0 (1997) Author: Lewis, Glenn
Sponsor: 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 BAILIFFS|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|TARRANT COUNTY
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 Courts--District|PARKER COUNTY
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 COLLIN COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Judges
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 Courts--District|NUECES COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys
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 BAILIFFS|COLLIN COUNTY|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
HB 3104 75-0 (1997) Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to appointment of a bailiff for the 385th district court in Midland County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately BAILIFFS|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|MIDLAND COUNTY
HB 3105 75-0 (1997) Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Courts--District|Courts--Judges|MIDLAND COUNTY|Salaries & Expenses
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 Courts--District|Family--Family Violence|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|HIDALGO COUNTY
HB 3407 75-0 (1997) Author: Corte, Frank Relating to fees collected in certain civil suits. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices Courts--District|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 3422 75-0 (1997) Author: Shields, John Relating to certain district courts in Bexar County. House: Judicial Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--District
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Courts--District|Elections--Judicial|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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) Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Judicial|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--Judicial|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 20 75-0 (1997) Author: Ratliff, Bill
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the creation, reorganization, and operation of certain district courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor Courts--District
SB 24 75-0 (1997) Author: Ratliff, Bill
Sponsor: Telford, Barry
Relating to the terms of the district courts in Bowie County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97 BOWIE COUNTY|Courts--District
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District
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 Courts--District|TARRANT COUNTY
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 Courts--District|FORT BEND COUNTY
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 Courts--District|EL PASO COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--Judicial
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|FORT BEND COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges
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 Courts--District|PARKER COUNTY
SB 615 75-0 (1997) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the creation of two judicial districts in Travis County. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance Courts--District|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Judicial
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Judicial
SB 692 75-0 (1997) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to civil actions relating to municipal annexation. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee City Government--Annexation|Courts--District
SB 743 75-0 (1997) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: 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 Courts--District|Family--Family Violence|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|HIDALGO COUNTY
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 CAMERON COUNTY|Courts--District
SB 818 75-0 (1997) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to certain courts in Webb County. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|WEBB COUNTY
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 Courts--District|SMITH COUNTY
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 Courts--Administration|Courts--District
SB 970 75-0 (1997) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Puente, Robert | et. al.
Relating to certain district courts in Bexar County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97 BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--District
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 Courts--District|DENTON COUNTY
SB 1174 75-0 (1997) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the terms of court of the 90th Judicial District. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/98 Courts--District
SB 1217 75-0 (1997) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to certain fees collected by district court clerks. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
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 COLLIN COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Judges
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 Courts--District|HIDALGO COUNTY
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Judicial|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--District
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 BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--District
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 BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--District
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 Courts--District|FORT BEND COUNTY
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 Courts--District|ELLIS COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Family--Juvenile Delinquency
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 CAMERON COUNTY|Courts--District
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 Courts--District|HENDERSON COUNTY
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 Courts--District|TRAVIS COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors
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 Courts--District|STARR COUNTY
HB 767 74-0 (1995) Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the terms of court of the 142nd District Court. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/96 Courts--District
HB 768 74-0 (1995) Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: 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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|MIDLAND COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--Judicial
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 Courts--District|TARRANT COUNTY
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 BAILIFFS|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|TARRANT COUNTY
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 BREWSTER COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|CULBERSON COUNTY|HUDSPETH COUNTY|JEFF DAVIS COUNTY|PRESIDIO COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Courts--Juries
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 Courts--District|EL PASO COUNTY
HB 2046 74-0 (1995) Author: Zbranek, Zeb Relating to the qualifications of a district court judge. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in subcommittee Courts--District|Courts--Judges
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 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District
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 Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
HB 2398 74-0 (1995) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to duties of the district clerk. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95 Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
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 Courts--District|Redistricting
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 CHILD ABUSE|Courts--District|Family--Family Violence|Family--Parent & Child
HB 2781 74-0 (1995) Author: Hightower, Allen
Sponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs for certain district courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 BAILIFFS|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
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 Courts--District|ROCKWALL COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Courts--Juries|WILLIAMSON COUNTY
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 Courts--District|NACOGDOCHES COUNTY
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 Courts--District
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--Judicial
HB 3235 74-0 (1995) Author: Hightower, Allen
Sponsor: 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Courts--District|POLK COUNTY|SAN JACINTO COUNTY|TRINITY COUNTY
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--Judicial|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--Judicial|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Courts--District|Courts--Juries|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--Judicial|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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 Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--Judicial
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--Judicial
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 Courts--District|EL PASO COUNTY
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 Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--Judicial
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 COLLIN COUNTY|Courts--District
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 Courts--District|STARR COUNTY
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 BREWSTER COUNTY|Courts--District|CULBERSON COUNTY|HUDSPETH COUNTY|JEFF DAVIS COUNTY|PRESIDIO COUNTY
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 BAILIFFS|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
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 Courts--District|FORT BEND COUNTY
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 BAILIFFS|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel
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 Courts--District|ROCKWALL COUNTY
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 COLORADO COUNTY|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|GONZALES COUNTY|GUADALUPE COUNTY|LAVACA COUNTY