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HB 830, 78th R.S.
Relating to the number of jurors required for certain district court criminal trials.

Last action: See remarks for effective date

Author: Bryan Hughes
Joint Author: Aaron Peña
Sponsor: Bill Ratliff

Remarks: Enabling legislation for HJR 44. This Act takes effect January 1, 2004, if the constitutional amendment (HJR 44, 78th Legislature) is approvd by the voters. If the amendment is not approved, the Act has no effect.

Session Law Chapter:
Acts 2003, 78th R.S.,ch. 466, General and Special Laws of Texas

Bill Analyses:
Committee Report (House Research Organization)
Enrolled (Senate Research Center)
Engrossed (Senate Research Center)

Subjects:
Courts--District
Courts--Juries
Criminal Procedure--Trial

House Committee: Criminal Jurisprudence (Terry Keel, Mary Denny, Jim Dunnam, Dan Ellis, Terri Hodge, Paul Moreno, Aaron Peña, Debbie Riddle, Robert Talton)
Minutes: April 22 2003
Senate Committee: Criminal Justice (John Whitmire, John Carona, Rodney Ellis, Juan Hinojosa, Steve Ogden, Bill Ratliff, Kel Seliger, Tommy Williams)
Minutes: May 23 2003

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