HBA-JLV H.B. 715 77(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.B. 715
By: Oliveira
Judicial Affairs
6/12/2001
Enrolled



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Created by the 76th Legislature, the 404th District Court included only
Cameron County while other district courts in the area included  both
Cameron and Willacy counties.  House Bill 715 expands the jurisdiction of
the 404th Judicial District to include Willacy County. 

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 715 amends the Government Code to include Willacy County under
the jurisdiction of the 404th Judicial District. 

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2001.