HBA-BSM H.B. 2398 77(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.B. 2398
By: Williams
Judicial Affairs
3/20/2001
Introduced



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Currently, the Ninth Court of Appeals is required to meet in the City of
Beaumont.  House Bill 2398 provides that the Ninth Court of Appeals may
transact its business in the City of Conroe. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this bill does
not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, department, agency, or institution. 

ANALYSIS

House Bill 2398 amends the Government Code to authorize the Court of
Appeals for the Ninth Court of Appeals District to transact its business in
the City of Conroe as the court determines is necessary or convenient.   

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2001.