HB 274 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 772 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the amount of a fine or cost imposed in a criminal case by a justice or municipal court and to the court's authority to order a defendant confined in jail for failure to pay a fine or cost or for contempt.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1159 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the maximum judgment amount awarded by a justice court in certain civil cases regarding the repair of residential rental property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1693 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to access to the financial responsibility verification program by justice and municipal courts.
House: Insurance Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 1876 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the annual base salaries of state judges and justices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1930 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to landlord and tenant dispute information reported by justice courts to the Texas Judicial Council and made accessible to the public.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 2309 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of parking privileges for people with disabilities; increasing criminal fines; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2387 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to suits to collect past due property owners' association assessments.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2430 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the mileage expense reimbursement for certain temporary justices of the peace.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2447 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to suits against a property owners' association.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2669 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the confidentiality of a child's criminal records related to certain misdemeanor offenses.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3340 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, ValoreeSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the appeal of certain orders regarding dangerous dogs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3354 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the location of certain justice courts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3503 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the correction or removal of certain obsolete provisions of the Property Code.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3660 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to youth diversion programs for children accused of certain fine-only offenses and related criminal justice matters; authorizing and imposing fees and fines.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 3988 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the procedures governing the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses in the jurisdiction of the justice and municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4212 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to procedures regarding defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
HJR 66 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the mandatory age of retirement for state justices and judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 41 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the consolidation and allocation of state civil court costs; increasing certain civil court costs; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/22
SB 353 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to allowing justice and municipal courts to access the financial responsibility verification program.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 417 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to reports to the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System on certain cases filed in justice and municipal courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 419 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the jurisdiction of county and justice courts in civil matters.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 512 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to youth diversion programs for children accused of certain fine-only offenses and related criminal justice matters; authorizing and imposing fees and fines.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 558 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the confidentiality of eviction case information.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1147 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the location of certain justice courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1638 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the jurisdiction of justice courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1938 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the representation of parties in justice court cases and to the correction or removal of certain obsolete provisions of the Property Code.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 302 87-1 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the creation of magistrates in Maverick County.
Filed
HB 198 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the enforcement of parking privileges for people with disabilities; increasing criminal fines; authorizing a fee.
Filed
HB 196 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to allowing justice and municipal courts to access the financial responsibility verification program.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 300 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to inquest summary reports and the preservation of evidence collected in the course of an inquest.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 301 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to fees collected by a justice court; increasing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 994 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Peter | et. al.
Relating to appeals to justice courts of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1033 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the jurisdiction of county and justice courts in civil matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1319 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to a procedure in a justice or municipal court for rendering certain judgments and sentences.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1380 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the jurisdiction of certain courts and fees collected by a justice court; increasing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2006 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to locations, terms, sessions, and procedures for conducting court proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 2754 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 2768 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the issuance of an occupational driver's license.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3081 86-0 (2019)
Author: Noble, CandySponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to a person qualified to serve as a temporary justice of the peace.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3336 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of, and practices and procedures in civil cases before, justice courts, county courts, statutory county courts, and district courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3647 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of a child's criminal records related to certain misdemeanor offenses.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3792 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to clerks of justice courts and deputy constables.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 4606 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to youth diversion programs for children accused of certain fine-only offenses and related criminal justice matters; authorizing and imposing fees.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HR 2187 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2342.
Reported enrolled
SB 40 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to locations, terms, sessions, and procedures for conducting court proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 77 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the use of information from traffic surveillance technology by governmental entities.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 211 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter
Relating to the procedures for protests and appeals of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 519 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the dissemination of eviction case information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 635 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for protests and appeals of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 793 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the jurisdiction of county and justice courts in civil matters.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 870 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the enforcement of parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1173 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the issuance of an occupational driver's license.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1401 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to a procedure in a justice or municipal court for rendering certain judgments and sentences.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1466 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the state salary for retired judges.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1637 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Point of order sustained
SB 1728 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to an interim study by the Texas Commission on Judicial Selection regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected.
House: House Administration Senate: State Affairs
Referred to House Administration
SB 2242 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to youth diversion programs for children accused of certain fine-only offenses and related criminal justice matters; authorizing and imposing fees.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2342 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of, and practices and procedures in civil cases before, justice courts, county courts, statutory county courts, and district courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 2364 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to the collection of certain judgments through court proceeding.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SJR 35 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | 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 supreme court justice, court of criminal appeals judge, court of appeals justice, or district court judge.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
HB 431 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a temporary justice of the peace.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 799 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the persons authorized to conduct an inquest in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1125 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the amount of a fine or cost imposed in a criminal case by a justice or municipal court and to the court's authority to order a defendant confined in jail for failure to pay a fine or cost or for contempt.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1749 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to an offense punishable by fine only; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2573 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the civil jurisdiction of a justice court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2875 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the imposition of additional fees for filing civil cases in Willacy County and Starr County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3458 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to certain fees collected by a justice court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 378 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the persons authorized to conduct an inquest in certain counties.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 409 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the jurisdiction of county and justice courts in civil matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 691 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the fees collected by justices of the peace on the filing of certain civil actions to fund a law library.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1335 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the amount of a fine or cost imposed in a criminal case by a justice or municipal court and to the court's authority to order a defendant confined in jail for failure to pay a fine or cost or for contempt.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1761 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the cost of transporting a body for the purpose of performing an autopsy.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1824 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to punishment for the offense of forgery and to a fee imposed on certain defendants who commit the offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 2157 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a fee; amending dismissal procedures for a criminal offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 516 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to venue for the offense of failure to attend school.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 519 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to venue for the offense of a parent contributing to a child's failure to attend school.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1334 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appeal of a residential eviction suit.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/16
HB 1386 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the prohibition of more than one counsel appearing in a misdemeanor case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1511 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to appointment of a municipal judge to serve as a visiting justice of the peace in certain proceedings involving misdemeanor traffic offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1594 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to increasing the punishment for contempt of court by certain juveniles in a justice or municipal court.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2153 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the venue for prosecution of misdemeanor cases in justice courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2282 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the procedures for protests and appeals of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2398 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to court jurisdiction and procedures relating to truancy; establishing judicial donation trust funds; providing criminal penalties; imposing a court cost.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3631 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to administration of a justice court technology fund in certain counties by a justice of the peace council.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3697 84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Insurance to research and evaluate claims data and the recovery of attorney's fees in first-party insurance claims.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3855 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the courts authorized to hear certain matters relating to a capias pro fine.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3965 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the persons who are eligible for appointment as a temporary justice of the peace.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4050 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to certain fees paid by political subdivisions in connection with the ordering or performance of an autopsy.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 1040 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the courts authorized to hear certain matters relating to a capias pro fine.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2000 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to jurisdiction and court administration of the El Paso Criminal Law Magistrate Court.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 338 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the court in which a hearing regarding the towing of a motor vehicle may be held.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 438 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the courts authorized to issue an occupational driver's license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 520 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to certain fees paid in connection with the ordering or performance of an autopsy.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1021 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to venue for the offense of failure to attend school.
House: Criminal Procedure Reform, Select Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1022 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to venue for the offense of a parent contributing to a child's failure to attend school.
House: Criminal Procedure Reform, Select Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1222 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, ChrisSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to venue for certain alleged violations or offenses under the Water Safety Act.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1263 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lewis, TryonSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the delay in the implementation of the abolishment of small claims courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 1448 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the use of money deposited to a justice court technology fund in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1598 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the jurisdiction of county and justice courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1656 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to funding for emergency medical air transportation provided to patients enrolled in the state Medicaid program; imposing a surcharge.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2777 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the procedures for taxpayer protests and to appeals of certain ad valorem tax determinations to justice courts.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3059 83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to fines and court costs imposed on a child in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 395 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to fines and court costs imposed on a child in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 501 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to venue for certain alleged violations or offenses under the Water Safety Act.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 576 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the delay in the implementation of the abolishment of small claims courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1891 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the imposition of an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Travis County courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 567 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authorizing justice, municipal, and juvenile courts to obtain evidence that certain minors are in compliance with mandatory school attendance requirements and suspend driver's licenses or permits for failure to comply.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 693 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to where a justice of the peace court is held.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1014 82-0 (2011)
Author: Legler, Ken
Relating to appointment of a municipal judge to serve as a visiting justice of the peace in certain proceedings involving misdemeanor traffic offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1962 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the programs that a justice or municipal court may require a juvenile offender to attend and to the payment of related program costs.
House: Corrections
Considered in Calendars
HB 1993 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the redemption and impoundment of estrays.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2174 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to funding for basic civil legal services, indigent defense, and judicial technical support through certain fees and court costs and to the establishment of the judicial access and improvement account.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2394 82-0 (2011)
Author: Weber, Randy
Relating to the education requirements for certain justices of the peace.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2647 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to trials for misdemeanor cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3719 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to truancy and the jurisdiction of justice courts
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 376 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to a fee collected for a jury trial in a civil case.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 519 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the period during which a motion for a new trial in a criminal proceeding in a justice or municipal court must be made.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 607 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to the assessment of court costs on conviction of a Class C misdemeanor in certain justice courts.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 726 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the judicial access and improvement account to provide funding for basic civil legal services, indigent defense, and judicial technical support through certain county service fees and court costs imposed to fund the account.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1200 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the venue for prosecution of misdemeanor cases in justice of the peace courts located in certain counties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1357 82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the redemption and impoundment of estrays.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1489 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to educational, juvenile justice, and criminal justice responses to truancy.
House: Corrections Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 34 82-1 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to funding for basic civil legal services, indigent defense, and judicial technical support through certain fees and court costs and to the establishment of the judicial access and improvement account.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
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
SB 23 82-1 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to funding for basic civil legal services, indigent defense, and judicial technical support through certain fees and court costs and to the establishment of the judicial access and improvement account.
Co-author authorized
HB 29 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the qualifications for office of justice of the peace in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 288 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to authorizing a justice or municipal court to grant an occupational driver's license.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 558 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to law enforcement and judicial procedures for, and the prosecution of, children who engage in conduct constituting public intoxication.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 600 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to appeals from small claims courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 900 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to authorizing a justice court to grant an occupational driver's license and providing for an appeal from the justice court.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 1488 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the summoning of jurors to justice of the peace courts in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1571 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to actions in a justice court regarding the repair of residential rental property.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3464 81-0 (2009)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the enforcement of certain development regulations in a justice court.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3585 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the payment of a special expense fee on a grant of deferred disposition in a justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3637 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to filing fees in civil actions and proceedings and the use of those fees, to costs on conviction in certain courts, to money paid into the registry of a court in certain counties, and to the appointment of counsel in certain suits.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3763 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the jurisdiction and administration of, and procedures relating to, certain courts in this state, including procedures for appeals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4357 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the authority of a justice or municipal court over certain juvenile offenders and their parents.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HR 2968 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 408.
Reported enrolled
SB 320 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the qualifications for office of justice of the peace in certain counties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 408 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to jurisdiction, venue, and appeals in certain matters, including the jurisdiction of and appeals from certain courts and administrative decisions and the appointment of counsel in certain appeals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
SB 412 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the placement of a defendant on deferred disposition in a justice or municipal court.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 415 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Kent, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the court in which certain persons charged with misdemeanors punishable by fine only may be arraigned.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 992 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the jurisdiction and administration of, and procedures relating to, certain courts in this state, including procedures for appeals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
SB 1274 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the summoning of jurors to justice of the peace courts in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1448 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to actions in a justice court regarding the repair of residential rental property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/10
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
SR 1089 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 408.
Reported enrolled
HB 196 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to appeals from small claims courts.
House: Civil Practices
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 723 80-0 (2007)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to an annual report by a justice of the peace regarding certain income.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
HB 742 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to authorizing a justice or municipal court to grant an occupational driver's license.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 819 80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the supreme court's adoption of rules on the electronic filing of documents in justice of the peace courts.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1147 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to erecting certain signs on certain rights-of-way; providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1903 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to continuing educational requirements of a justice of the peace who is a licensed attorney.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1909 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to the composition of a juvenile board.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2468 80-0 (2007)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the filing of financial statements by justices of the peace and candidates for justice of the peace in certain counties.
House: Judiciary Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2949 80-0 (2007)
Author: Merritt, TommySponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to certain fees in the administration of the teen court program in the Texas-Louisiana border region.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3428 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the payment of court costs required in connection with the suspension of sentence and deferral of final disposition in certain misdemeanor traffic cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3682 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to deferred disposition of certain traffic offenses by certain holders of out-of-state driver's licenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 237 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the supreme court's adoption of rules on the electronic filing of documents in civil cases in justice of the peace courts.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 395 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to dismissal of the charge in certain traffic offense cases.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Law Enforcement
SB 618 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the jurisdiction of and representation in the county, justice, and small claims courts in civil matters.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 767 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to jurisdiction over and punishment of certain misdemeanor offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1126 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1230 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the licensing of court interpreters.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
SB 1412 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to certain fees collected by justice courts and small claims courts.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1413 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the amount of a judgment that may be appealed or removed from justice court.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1662 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to information provided to a plaintiff in a small claims court by a defendant against whom judgment is rendered.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 62 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to procedures for appealing a residential eviction suit.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 282 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hope, RubenSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the funding of alternative dispute resolution systems.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1142 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the jurisdiction of certain courts in Tarrant County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1192 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to court personnel education.
House: Judiciary
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 1375 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the manner of administering oaths for certain electronically transmitted documents in justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1418 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the justice court technology fund and to requiring the assessment of a technology fee on conviction of certain misdemeanor offenses.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1576 79-0 (2005)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to the justice court technology fund and to requiring the assessment of a technology fee on conviction of certain misdemeanor offenses.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
HB 1597 79-0 (2005)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the justice court technology fund.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
HB 1934 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to security fees for justice courts.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2718 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the continuation of the justice court technology fund.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 3130 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to certain procedures for the handling of criminal cases in justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 168 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the funding of alternative dispute resolution systems.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 321 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the jurisdiction of the 396th District Court.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 435 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the education requirements for a justice of the peace.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 436 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to the records of a justice of the peace.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 439 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to eviction suits in justice courts.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 737 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to the prosecution of offenses involving the operating or loading of an overweight vehicle in violation of certain laws.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 933 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the justice court technology fund and to requiring the assessment of a technology fee on conviction of certain misdemeanor offenses.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1424 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to filing fees in a civil matter in a justice court or small claims court.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1783 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the consequences of a prosecution or conviction of an offense in justice or municipal court and to the disposition of certain records relating to those prosecutions and convictions.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SJR 42 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the terms of office of justices of the peace.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 132 79-3 (2006)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to appeals to justice courts of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 375 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to limiting the award of attorney's fees by a justice court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 538 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hope, Ruben | et. al.
Relating to the funding of alternative dispute resolution systems.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 544 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the assessment of certain court costs in justice courts.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 981 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to appeals to small claims courts of certain determinations of the appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1498 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to disclosure of the individual vote of each member of the supreme court on a petition for review or application for writ of error.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 1509 78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the jurisdiction of and filing fees in certain courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2253 78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the jurisdiction of justice and municipal courts in proceedings involving juveniles.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HJR 99 78-0 (2003)
Author: Moreno, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring eight justice of the peace precincts in Harris County, with at least two justices of the peace and at least one constable to be elected in each of those precincts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 184 78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the funding of alternative dispute resolution systems.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 1255 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the penalty for contempt in a failure to attend school proceeding in a justice court.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1290 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the consequences of a prosecution or conviction of an offense in justice or municipal court and to the disposition of certain records relating to those prosecutions and convictions.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SJR 9 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring eight justice of the peace precincts in Harris County, with at least two justices of the peace and at least one constable to be elected in each of those precincts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 177 77-0 (2001)
Author: Luna, VilmaSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to create a justice court technology fund and to require certain defendants to pay court costs for deposit in the fund.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 284 77-0 (2001)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to service and contents of citation and answer in justice and small claims courts.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1035 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the educational requirements for certain justices of the peace.
House: Judicial Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1060 77-0 (2001)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to appeals to small claims courts of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1256 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Dan
Relating to employment as a peace officer while serving as a justice of the peace.
House: Judicial Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1354 77-0 (2001)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to requiring certain defendants in municipal or justice courts to make payments to a crime stoppers organization.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1549 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the sealing of files and records of a person prosecuted for failure to attend school.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1567 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to limiting the award of attorney's fees by a justice court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1637 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the persons who are eligible for appointment as a temporary justice of the peace.
House: Judicial Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of
HB 1871 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.
Relating to special license plates for a justice of the peace.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2202 77-0 (2001)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing a procedure for an appeal by pauper's affidavit of a residential eviction suit based on nonpayment of rent.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2867 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sadler, Paul
Relating to certain offenses occurring on school property or at a school-sponsored or school-related activity as conduct indicating a need for supervision in certain counties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3003 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the use by justice courts of persons to serve citation and other notice.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3223 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to bailiffs appointed by justice courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3662 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the administration of the justice courts of Harris County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HJR 65 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing Archer County to combine justice of the peace and constable precincts.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
SB 250 77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the persons who are eligible for appointment as a temporary justice of the peace.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
SB 303 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the functions of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 370 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the performance of an autopsy on an individual injured in one county and dying in another county.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 495 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, DavidSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the educational requirements for certain justices of the peace.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 705 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to attending school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1681 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the waiver of a jury trial in the prosecution of a misdemeanor offense within the jurisdiction of the justice and municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SJR 21 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of justice of the peace in McMullen County.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 31 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the jurisdiction of the county, justice, and small claims courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 45 76-0 (1999)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the requirement that certain administrative hearings involving the Department of Public Safety be heard by a justice of the peace.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 305 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Relating to the applicability to judicial officers of certain prohibitions against the carrying of handguns or other weapons.
House: Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 509 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to disputes concerning enforcement of deed restrictions in justice court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 545 76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to the allocation of funds generated from certain court security fees.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 688 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the jurisdiction and authority of a justice or municipal court concerning a child and the parent, managing conservator, or guardian of the child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1213 76-0 (1999)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the administration of the justice courts in certain counties.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1609 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain electronically created records used in a justice or municipal court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1754 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hill, FredSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to summoning prospective jurors to justice court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1828 76-0 (1999)
Author: Christian, WayneSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the enforcement of certain poaching laws by a justice court.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2053 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the procedures governing the prosecution and administration of misdemeanor offenses in the jurisdiction of the justice and municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2287 76-0 (1999)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the creation of a municipal court of record in Rio Bravo.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2670 76-0 (1999)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the appeal of a conviction in a justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2802 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to the denial of the renewal of the driver's license of a person who fails to appear to pay a fine involving an offense within justice or municipal court jurisdiction.
House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 55 76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the jurisdiction of the county, justice, and small claims courts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
SB 250 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to civil jurisdiction and the awarding of attorney's fees in justice and small claims courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 921 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the applicability to judicial officers of certain prohibitions against the carrying of handguns or other weapons.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1230 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the procedures governing the prosecution and administration of misdemeanor offenses in the jurisdiction of the justice and municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SJR 31 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing Rockwall County to be divided into two to six precincts for justices of the peace and constables.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 614 75-0 (1997)
Author: Alexander, Clyde | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the jurisdiction of justice courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 721 75-0 (1997)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to certain fees collected by a justice of the peace.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 954 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the assignment of certain appellate judges and justices as visiting judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 1215 75-0 (1997)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the disposition of administrative fees collected by a justice court in certain traffic cases.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1291 75-0 (1997)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of justice and municipal courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1594 75-0 (1997)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the contempt of a justice or municipal court by certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2046 75-0 (1997)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the location of justice of the peace courts in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2113 75-0 (1997)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the appearance at a justice or municipal court hearing for a child accused of committing certain misdemeanors of the parent, managing conservator, or guardian of the child; providing a penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2134 75-0 (1997)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the jurisdiction of certain justice of the peace courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2184 75-0 (1997)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that certain administrative hearings involving the Department of Public Safety be heard by a justice of the peace.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 2275 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to the jurisdiction of and procedure in justice and small claims courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2309 75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to fees charged by a justice of the peace.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2727 75-0 (1997)
Author: Garcia, DomingoSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the jurisdiction of certain justice of the peace courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2845 75-0 (1997)
Author: Berlanga, HugoSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of a justice of the peace to reopen an inquest.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2989 75-0 (1997)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the procedures governing the prosecution and administration of misdemeanor offenses in the jurisdiction of the justice and municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3153 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to civil jurisdiction and the awarding of attorney's fees in justice and small claims courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3544 75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the justice of the peace courts of Harris County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HJR 2 75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish two justice precincts in Brown County.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 9 75-0 (1997)
Author: Place, Allen
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize Comanche County to have more than one precinct for justices of the peace and a single precinct for constable.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 607 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the assignment of certain appellate judges and justices as visiting judges.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
SB 1500 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to civil jurisdiction and the awarding of attorney's fees in justice and small claims courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Point of order sustained
SB 1801 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of and procedure in justice and small claims courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SCR 2 75-0 (1997)
Author: West, Royce
Encouraging justice of the peace and municipal courts to utilize identified alcohol prevention/education-related activities as community service projects.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SJR 32 75-0 (1997)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the offices of Justice of the Peace for Precincts 3 and 4 in Brown County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 291 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the fees charged by a justice of the peace.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 387 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the jurisdiction of certain justice courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 671 74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the jurisdiction of justice and municipal courts over certain misdemeanor offenses committed by a child and to the punishment for those offenses.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 890 74-0 (1995)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the jurisdiction of the justice courts in a county with a population of two million or more.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1294 74-0 (1995)
Author: Finnell, CharlesSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the duties of a clerk of a justice court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1368 74-0 (1995)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to default judgments entered by justice courts.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 1392 74-0 (1995)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to the examination of a witness in a justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1394 74-0 (1995)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to pleas entered by a minor in justice or municipal court.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 1395 74-0 (1995)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to the dismissal of prosecutions of certain misdemeanor traffic offenses punishable by fine only.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1440 74-0 (1995)
Author: Alonzo, RobertoSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the dismissal of an appeal from a justice or municipal court in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
HB 1535 74-0 (1995)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the criminal jurisdiction of justice courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1648 74-0 (1995)
Author: Place, AllenSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the criminal jurisdiction of justice courts and certain municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1740 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to temporary justices of the peace.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 1749 74-0 (1995)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to the retrial of a case in a justice or municipal court after a mistrial has been declared.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1760 74-0 (1995)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the assessment of certain fees or costs by a justice, municipal, or county court.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1806 74-0 (1995)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to contempt of court in a justice court or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1934 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to the appeal from a justice or municipal court in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2005 74-0 (1995)
Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to the ability of a justice court or municipal court to impose certain punishments for an offense committed by a minor that involves alcoholic beverages.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 2096 74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the appointment of a special judge to preside in a justice court in Harris County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2098 74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to justice court juries in certain counties.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2149 74-0 (1995)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to publication of certain information regarding justice courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2485 74-0 (1995)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the jurisdiction of municipal courts and municipal courts of record, to certain fees or fines imposed by a justice or municipal court in a criminal case, and to certain criminal procedures in justice or municipal court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2573 74-0 (1995)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to county law library fees charged in cases filed in justice court.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2986 74-0 (1995)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the ability of a justice court to impose certain punishments for an offense committed by a minor that involves alcoholic beverages.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3043 74-0 (1995)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the continuing education for justice and municipal court clerks.
House: Judicial Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3196 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moreno, PaulSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to fees received by a judge or justice for certain services.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
SB 576 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the criminal jurisdiction of justice courts and municipal courts.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
SB 577 74-0 (1995)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Place, Allen
Relating to pleas entered by a minor in justice or municipal court.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 738 74-0 (1995)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to nonlawyer representation in a forcible detainer or a forcible entry and detainer suit in justice court.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 780 74-0 (1995)
Author: Luna, GregorySponsor: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to temporary justices of the peace.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 886 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Place, Allen
Relating to certain procedures for the handling of a case in a justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 918 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Shields, John
Relating to the appeal from a justice or municipal court in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 1043 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the duties of clerk of a justice of the peace court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1060 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the assessment of certain fees or costs by a justice, municipal, or county court.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 62 73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to the place for justices of the peace of certain counties to hold court.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 265 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hunter, BobSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to county law library fees charged in cases filed in a justice of the peace court.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 392 73-0 (1993)
Author: Linebarger, LibbySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to justice court juries.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 586 73-0 (1993)
Author: Shields, John | et. al.
Relating to truancy proceedings in certain justice courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 681 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hill, Fred | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to truancy; providing a penalty.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 736 73-0 (1993)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the payment of interest on unpaid fines and costs assessed by a justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 930 73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the authority of a justice of the peace or municipal judge to order community service in satisfaction of fine or costs and to the justice precinct in which persons may be tried or in which a constable may be allowed a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1111 73-0 (1993)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to default judgments entered by justice courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Meeting cancelled
HB 1522 73-0 (1993)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to creating the offense of trying a misdemeanor case in a justice court with improper venue.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1566 73-0 (1993)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to the disqualification of judges and justices of the peace.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2025 73-0 (1993)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the positions of constable, deputy constable, special state constable, and certain other peace officers and justices of the peace.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 2161 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the transfer of a case in which proceedings have been deferred on completion of a teen court program to another court within the same county.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2173 73-0 (1993)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to creating the offense of trying a misdemeanor case in a justice court with improper venue.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2341 73-0 (1993)
Author: Johnson, Jerry
Relating to programs that a justice court may require a child to attend if the court finds that the child engaged in truant conduct.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2632 73-0 (1993)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the terms of court and places for holding court of justice of the peace courts in counties having a population less than 30,000.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HCR 79 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smithee, John
Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives and the lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study the jurisdiction, procedure, fines, costs, administration, facilities, and operation of the justice of the peace, municipal, and small claims courts in the State of Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
HJR 107 73-0 (1993)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the time for redistricting justice and commissioner precincts.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
SB 282 73-0 (1993)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to the fees for services rendered by justices of the peace.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Record vote
SB 288 73-0 (1993)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the authority of a justice of the peace to order community service in satisfaction of fine or costs.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 415 73-0 (1993)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to truancy proceedings in certain justice courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 722 73-0 (1993)
Author: Luna, GregorySponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the authority of a justice of the peace to order community service in satisfaction of fine or costs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
House passage as amended reported
SB 806 73-0 (1993)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to programs that a justice court may require a child to attend if the court finds that the child engaged in truant conduct.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 867 73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the location of certain justice of the peace courts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 1171 73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the issuance of special license plates to justices of the peace and municipal court judges.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SCR 49 73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, John
Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives and the lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study the jurisdiction, procedure, fines, costs, administration, facilities, and operation of the justice of the peace, municipal and small claims courts in the State of Texas.
Senate: Administration
Laid on table subject to call in committee
HB 180 72-0 (1991)
Author: Eckels, RobertSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to a seal for justice courts and for small claims courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 323 72-0 (1991)
Author: Schoolcraft, Alan
Relating to jury lists for justice courts.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 389 72-0 (1991)
Author: Tallas, Jim
Relating to the jurisdiction of the justice and small claims courts.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 407 72-0 (1991)
Author: Ovard, A.R.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to increasing the fine for certain misdemeanors and to the jurisdiction of county, justice, and municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 742 72-0 (1991)
Author: Campbell, Ben
Relating to the jurisdiction of the county and justice courts.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 783 72-0 (1991)
Author: Kamel, Ted
Relating to teen court programs in justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 838 72-0 (1991)
Author: Blair, Fred
Relating to a transfer of certain misdemeanor cases from a justice court to a district court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 1431 72-0 (1991)
Author: Denton, BettySponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the jurisdiction of the county, justice, and small claims courts, to the processing and storage of information in the civil docket of a justice of the peace, and to the jurisdiction of certain municipal courts over certain hearings relating to stored motor vehicles.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1711 72-0 (1991)
Author: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to the deferral of proceedings in certain criminal cases involving misdemeanors punishable by fine only.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1740 72-0 (1991)
Author: Taylor, M.A.
Relating to the appointment of appellate justices and judges and certain district judges and to the election on confirmation of those justices and judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1792 72-0 (1991)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to forcible entry and detainer and forcible detainer suits.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2664 72-0 (1991)
Author: Shelley, Dan
Relating to the jurisdiction of a justice court over a child who engages in certain conduct indicating a need for supervision.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 8 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to increasing the fine for certain Class C misdemeanors and to the jurisdiction of county, justice, and municipal courts.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Tabled in committee
SB 61 72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Schoolcraft, Alan
Relating to jury lists for justice courts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 304 72-0 (1991)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the jurisdiction of the county, justice and small claims court.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
SB 533 72-0 (1991)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to increasing the fine for certain Class C misdemeanors and to the jurisdiction of county, justice, and municipal courts.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 593 72-0 (1991)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the deferral of proceedings in certain criminal cases involving misdemeanors punishable by fine only.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 877 72-0 (1991)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Horn, Jim
Relating to jurisdiction and venue of forcible entry and detainer and forcible detainer suits.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 1037 72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Shelley, Dan
Relating to the jurisdiction of a justice court over a child who engages in certain conduct indicating a need for supervision.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 1592 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the appointment of a former or retired justice of the peace to serve as temporary justice.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 42 72-1 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the appointment of a former or retired justice of the peace to serve as temporary justice.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 84 72-2 (1991)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to the place for justices of the peace of certain counties to hold court.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 86 72-2 (1991)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the appointment of a special judge for the justice courts in Harris County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 120 72-2 (1991)
Author: McCollough, Parker
Relating to the fees charged by justice courts and small claims courts.
Filed
HJR 1 72-2 (1991)
Author: Turner, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the division of certain counties into justice of the peace and constable precincts.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
SB 24 72-2 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the duties of the presiding judge of certain justice.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 88 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to salaries of appellate and district court justices and judges.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 359 71-0 (1989)
Author: Ovard, A.R. | et. al.
Relating to increasing the fine for certain Class C misdemeanors and to the jurisdiction of county, justice, and municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 488 71-0 (1989)
Author: Rudd, JimSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to justice and small claims courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 551 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Jim
Relating to increasing the fine for certain misdemeanors and to the jurisdiction of county, justice, and municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
HB 1101 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hill, FredSponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to authorizing justices of the peace and municipal court judges to maintain criminal dockets by use of data processing equipment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 1422 71-0 (1989)
Author: Shelley, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the punishments for certain misdemeanors, to the amounts of pecuniary loss for certain offenses as those amounts affect punishments for the offenses, and to the jurisdiction of county, justice, and....
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1423 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the places where a justice of the peace may hold court in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1926 71-0 (1989)
Author: Campbell, BenSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the jurisdiction of justice of the peace courts and county courts.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Left as pending business in comm.
HB 2112 71-0 (1989)
Author: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to reports by a justice court to the Department of Public Safety of certain complaints disposed of by the justice court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2689 71-0 (1989)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to authorizing the justice of the peace or municipal court, in its discretion, to report to the Department of Public Safety traffic-related convictions that are disposed of through deferred adjudication procedures.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 813 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to increasing the fine for certain Class C misdemeanors and to the jurisdiction of county, justice, and municipal courts.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 868 71-0 (1989)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Hill, Patricia
Relating to jury lists for justice courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 879 71-0 (1989)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the disposition of certain traffic fines.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 979 71-0 (1989)
Author: McFarland, BobSponsor: Tallas, Jim
Relating to criminal practice and procedure in municipal, justice, and county courts and to creating an offense for improper filing of certain cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1309 71-0 (1989)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to reports by a justice court to the Department of Public Safety of certain complaints disposed of by the justice court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 42 71-1 (1989)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Smith, Ashley
Relating to the jurisdiction of certain justice of the peace courts and county courts.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 93 71-1 (1989)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to jury lists for justice courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Received from the Senate
HB 60 71-2 (1989)
Author: Schoolcraft, Alan
Relating to jury lists for justice courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 110 71-2 (1989)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to a seal for justice courts and for small claims courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 15 71-2 (1989)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to jury lists for justice courts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 24 71-3 (1990)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to jury lists for justice courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Received from the Senate
HB 30 71-4 (1990)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to a seal for justice courts and for small claims courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 87 71-4 (1990)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to the election of justices of the Thirteenth Court of Appeals District from single-member places.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 26 71-4 (1990)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to jury lists for justice courts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to County Affairs
HB 14 71-5 (1990)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to a seal for justice courts and for small claims courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 49 71-5 (1990)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to jury lists for justice courts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to County Affairs
HB 638 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hury, JamesSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the education requirements for certain justices of the peace.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Tagged in committee
HB 820 70-0 (1987)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to the civil jurisdiction of the justice court and to certain fees in justice court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1025 70-0 (1987)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to certain fees collected by justices courts and county courts in civil matters.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1240 70-0 (1987)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to a justice court's jurisdiction of misdemeanor offenses charged under the Parks and Wildlife Code.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1730 70-0 (1987)
Author: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to certain persons representing other persons in justice court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 1748 70-0 (1987)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to affidavits certifying certain convictions under the Parks and Wildlife Code and other information provided to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department by a justice court.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2214 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to the administration of the justice courts in Harris County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HJR 6 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hollowell, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the jurisdiction of justice courts and giving those courts jurisdiction in certain criminal cases punishable by confinement in jail
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HJR 99 70-0 (1987)
Author: Carriker, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the division of counties into Justice of the Peace or Constable precincts.
House: County Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SB 659 70-0 (1987)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Hackney, Clint
Relating to the administration of the justice courts in Harris County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 925 70-0 (1987)
Author: Tejeda, FrankSponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to certain fees collected by justice courts and county courts in civil matters.
House: Judiciary Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 998 70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to affidavits certifying certain convictions under the Parks and Wildlife Code and other information provided to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department by a justice court.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 1422 70-0 (1987)
Author: McFarland, BobSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to suspension of sentences and deferral of final disposition in justice courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/87
HJR 10 70-2 (1987)
Author: Blackwood, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that certain justice precincts may contain more than one justice of the peace court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
SJR 6 70-2 (1987)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Blackwood, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that certain justice precincts may contain more than one justice of the peace court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 264 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, Jim
Relating to the courtroom, office space, and services furnished to a justice of the peace.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 266 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to the civil jurisdiction of county courts and justice courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 956 69-0 (1985)
Author: Thompson, Gary
Relating to courtrooms, office space, equipment, and supplies for justices of the peace.
House: County Affairs
Companion considered in lieu in comm.
HB 1095 69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to official identification cards for justices of the peace.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1568 69-0 (1985)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to the right to appeal certain judgments and sentences of a justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 2239 69-0 (1985)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to procedures and practices before a municipal or justice court and the authority of justices of the peace and municipal court judges to order incarceration of certain defendants; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c favorably w/sub.
HB 2310 69-0 (1985)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the conducting of inquests and the duty of peace officers to notify justices of the peace and other magistrates of deaths; providing a penalty.
House: Law Enforcement
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HJR 69 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hollowell, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the jurisdiction of justice courts and giving those courts jurisdiction in certain criminal cases punishable by confinement in jail.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HJR 85 69-0 (1985)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Proposing a constitutional amendment giving justice courts jurisdiction in all criminal cases punishable by fine only.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 251 69-0 (1985)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Thompson, Gary
Relating to courtrooms, office space, equipment, and supplies for justices of the peace.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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SB 587 69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the jurisdiction of and administration of certain courts.
House: Judiciary Senate: State Affairs
Considered in formal meeting
SB 800 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the civil jurisdiction of county courts and justice courts; amending Articles 1949 and 2385, Revised Statutes, as amended.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1277 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the right to appeal certain judgments and sentences.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 1308 69-0 (1985)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to procedures and practices before a municipal or justice court and the authority and duties of magistrates and the authority of justices of the peaces and municipal court judges to order incarceration of certain defendants; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 17 68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to the duty of a justice of the peace to notify a defendant of his right to appeal a criminal conviction.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from subcommittee with substitute
HB 42 68-0 (1983)
Author: Thompson, GarySponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to small claims court procedure in justice courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
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HB 86 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to an answer by mail to a suit in justice court.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 164 68-0 (1983)
Author: Keller, RaySponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the civil jurisdiction of county courts and justice courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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HB 252 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to appeals from justice court in actions for forcible entry and detainer.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
HB 447 68-0 (1983)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the civil jurisdiction of the justice courts in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn by Author
HB 462 68-0 (1983)
Author: Harrison, Jr., W.O. "Bill"
Relating to civil jurisdiction of justice and county courts.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 923 68-0 (1983)
Author: Burnett, Dick
Relating to qualifications for the offices of justice of the peace and constable.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1396 68-0 (1983)
Author: Ceverha, Bill
Relating to fees collected by justices of the peace.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
HB 1418 68-0 (1983)
Author: Schoolcraft, Alan
Relating to the jurisdiction of certain justice courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
HB 1460 68-0 (1983)
Author: Edwards, AlSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court to set court costs in certain misdemeanor cases in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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HB 1979 68-0 (1983)
Author: Thompson, Gary
Relating to office space, equipment and supplies for justices of the peace.
House: County Affairs
Referred to Committee on County Affairs
HB 1988 68-0 (1983)
Author: Pierce, George
Authorizing the collection of a fee by justice courts for collecting and processing sight orders.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
HJR 91 68-0 (1983)
Author: Harrison, DudleySponsor: Sims, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize fewer justice of the peace and constable precincts in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Filed without the Governor's signature
HJR 103 68-0 (1983)
Author: Geistweidt, Gerald
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize fewer justice of the peace and constable precincts in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn by Author
SB 474 68-0 (1983)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Thompson, Gary
Relating to office space, equipment and supplies, and courtrooms for justices of the peace.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 645 68-0 (1983)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the civil jurisdiction of certain justice courts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Postponed
SB 1293 68-0 (1983)
Author: McFarland, BobSponsor: Willis, Doyle
Giving to justices of the peace, medical examiners, and their personnel the protection provided under Chapter 309, Act of the 64th Legislature, Regular Session, 1975.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective immediately
HB 67 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to an answer by mail to a suit in justice court.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 167 67-0 (1981)
Author: Elizondo, Paul
Relating to the selection of jurors for the justice and municipal courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HB 182 67-0 (1981)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to authority of a justice of the peace to collect fees and process checks or similar sight orders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 218 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to appeals from justice court in actions for forcible entry and detainer.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 503 67-0 (1981)
Author: Gonzales, Arnold
Relating to the exemption from a medical examination of certain marriage license applicants on the order of a justice of the peace.
House: Judiciary
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 701 67-0 (1981)
Author: Ware, Bob
Relating to courtroom and office space for justices of the peace.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 739 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to the punishment for a Class C misdemeanor and the criminal jurisdiction of justice and municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 901 67-0 (1981)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"Sponsor: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the civil jurisdiction of justice courts in certain counties.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken
HB 995 67-0 (1981)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the authority to establish and maintain law libraries in the district, county, and justice courts in each county and the use of the county law libraries fund.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 1333 67-0 (1981)
Author: Browder, Larry
Relating to the salaries of justices of the peace and constables.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1745 67-0 (1981)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the bond pending an appeal from a conviction in a justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
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HB 1963 67-0 (1981)
Author: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to the civil jurisdiction of the justice courts in certain counties.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1964 67-0 (1981)
Author: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to the civil jurisdiction of the justice courts in Bexar County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2047 67-0 (1981)
Author: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to alternative service of citation in forcible entry and detainer cases.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 2145 67-0 (1981)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to the compensation of the justices of the peace.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2394 67-0 (1981)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to dismissal of a prosecution in justice or municipal court if previous prosecution for the same offense was dismissed.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HJR 37 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keese, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the jurisdiction and authority of justice of the peace courts and county courts in criminal cases.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Coauthor authorized
HJR 84 67-0 (1981)
Author: Lee, El FrancoSponsor: Mengden, Walter
Proposing a constitutional amendment to the division of counties into precincts for the election of justices of the peace, constables, and county commissioners.
House: Constitutional Amendments Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HJR 90 67-0 (1981)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize fewer justice of the peace and constable precincts in certain counties.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
SB 34 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, WalterSponsor: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to boundaries of justice precincts and to the terms of office of affected justices of the peace and constables.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 132 67-0 (1981)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to the jurisdiction of the justice courts in counties with a population of 2,000,000 or more.
House: Judiciary Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 794 67-0 (1981)
Author: Howard, Ed
Relating to authority of justice of the peace in certain counties to collect fees and process checks or similar sight orders.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to subcommittee
SB 942 67-0 (1981)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the punishment for a class C misdemeanor and the criminal jurisdiction of the county, justice, and municipal courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
SB 1220 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Keller, Ray
Relating to residence requirements for the offices of justice of the peace and constable.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective 8/31/81
SJR 3 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Proposing a constitutional amendment to the division of counties into precincts for the election of justices of the peace, constables, and county commissioners.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
SJR 48 67-0 (1981)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the jurisdiction and authority of justice of the peace courts and county courts in criminal cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
HB 95 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to appeals from justice court in actions for forcible entry and detainer.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 185 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to an answer by mail to a suit in justice court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
HB 234 66-0 (1979)
Author: Lalor, Lance
Relating to the jurisdiction of the justice court and the small claims court.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 343 66-0 (1979)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to the jurisdiction of the justice court and the small claims court.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 761 66-0 (1979)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the transfer of jurors impaneled by certain courts for use in the justice courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 790 66-0 (1979)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to the compensation of justices of the peace where two or more justice courts are in the same precinct.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 874 66-0 (1979)
Author: Watson, EdSponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to courtroom and office space for justices of the peace.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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HB 1141 66-0 (1979)
Author: Blanton, Bill
Relating to the right to appeal certain judgements and sentences of a justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1333 66-0 (1979)
Author: Harrison, Jr., W.O. "Bill"Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the jurisdiction of the justice and county courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1878 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hill, Anita
Relating to amendment of the Texas Family Code to authorize prosecution of juveniles for misdemeanor offenses punishable by fine only in the municipal and justice courts in the State.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
HB 2165 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hernandez, JoeSponsor: Vale, Bob
Relating to the authority of the county court and justice courts to order detention of a child for wilful violation of the compulsory school attendance law; declaring an emergency.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HJR 73 66-0 (1979)
Author: Clark, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment to expand the jurisdiction of justices of the peace in criminal cases.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
HJR 105 66-0 (1979)
Author: Clark, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment to expand the jurisdiction of justices of the peace in criminal cases.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
HJR 122 66-0 (1979)
Author: Close, G.R. "Bob"
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the location of an office of a justice of the peace.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
HJR 123 66-0 (1979)
Author: Close, G.R. "Bob"
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit fewer than four constable and justice of the peace precincts in a county.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
SB 473 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to boundaries of justice precincts and to the terms of office of affected justices of the peace and constables.
House: Elections Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Elections
SB 637 66-0 (1979)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to the right to appeal certain judgments and sentences of justice or municipal court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Matters
SB 1145 66-0 (1979)
Author: Andujar, Betty
Relating to providing medical assistance to justices of the peace in their duty to hold inquest and to provide a means of assistance to counties which do not have medical examiners.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to subcommittee
SB 1278 66-0 (1979)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to the authority of the county court and justice courts to order the detention of a child for willful violation of the cumpulsory school attendance law.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
HB 522 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to appeals from the justice court in actions for forcible entry and detainer.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 557 65-0 (1977)
Author: Polumbo, AnthonySponsor: Jones, Gene
Relating to fees collected by justices of the peace.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days
HB 1258 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to an answer by mail to a suit in justice court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1310 65-0 (1977)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to docket books required of justice courts.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 2252 65-0 (1977)
Author: Baker, Andrew Z.
Relating to courtroom and office space for justices of the peace.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HJR 36 65-0 (1977)
Author: Allee, Henry E.
Proposing amendments to Article V, Sections 16 and 19, of the Texas Constitution, to expand the jurisdiction of justices of the peace to include civil cases where the amount in controversy is $1,000 or less, and to raise the minimum jurisdiction of the County Court to $500.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to subcommittee
HJR 37 65-0 (1977)
Author: Lalor, LanceSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Proposing amendments to Article V, Sections 16 and 19, of the Texas Constitution, to extend the jurisdiction of justices of the peace in civil cases.
House: Constitutional Amendments Senate: Jurisprudence
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 46 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Proposing amendments to Article V, Sections 16 and 19, of the Texas Constitution, to expand the jurisdiction of justices of the peace to include civil cases where the amount in controversy is $500 or less.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to subcommittee
HJR 60 65-0 (1977)
Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe
Proposing amendments to the Texas constitution to expand the jurisdiction of justices of the peace to include civil cases where the amount in controversy is $500 or less and to raise the minimum civil jurisdiction of the county court to cases in excess of $500.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to subcommittee
HR 1 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to a study by a subcommittee of the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee concerning equality in the Texas justice system.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 930 65-0 (1977)
Author: Clower, RonSponsor: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to venue for certain suits brought in the justice courts.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 986 65-0 (1977)
Author: Braecklein, BillSponsor: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to the appointment of deputies by the duly elected constable of each justice precinct.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
90 Day Bill
SB 1024 65-0 (1977)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the appointment fo Deputy Constables in Justice Precincts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Considered by committee in public hearing
SJR 42 65-0 (1977)
Author: Harris, O.H.
To expand the jurisdiction of justices of the peace to include civil cases where the amount in controversy in $500 or less.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HB 1046 64-0 (1975)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to the provision of places in certain courthouses for justices of the peace.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1918 64-0 (1975)
Author: Bock II, BennieSponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to county medical examiners.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Returned from the House
HB 1984 64-0 (1975)
Author: Hudson III, SamuelSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to appeals from justice court in actions for forcible entry and detainer.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
HCR 163 64-0 (1975)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Requesting the House to return HB 1918 to the Senate for further consideration.
Signed by Governor
HJR 4 64-0 (1975)
Author: Spurlock II, Joe
Relating to extending jurisdiction of the justices of the peace in certain civil cases.
House: Constitutional Revision
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Revision
HJR 58 64-0 (1975)
Author: Ribak, Abraham D.
Relating to increasing the original jurisdictional amounts of justices of the peace, county courts, and districts courts in civil cases.
House: Constitutional Revision
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Revision
SJR 36 64-0 (1975)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Amending Constitution to extend the jurisdiction of justices of the peace to include misdemeanors under certain circumstances.
Senate: Texas Constitution
Referred to Committee on Texas Constitution
SR 469 64-0 (1975)
Author: Meier, Bill
Instructing Senate Jurisprudence Committee to form a subcommittee to evaluate effectiveness of legislation passed by 64th Legislature and to study need for additional legislation to promote continued improvement of criminal justice system of State of Texas.
Senate: Administration
HB 81 63-0 (1973)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Wallace, Jim
Relating to the removal of justices of the peace by amending the definition of "incompetency."
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
HB 624 63-0 (1973)
Author: Jones, Gene
Relating to the establishment and operation of justice courts of record in this state and providing for justices of the peace to prside over such courts.
House: Judiciary
Considered in public hearing
HB 625 63-0 (1973)
Author: Jones, Gene
To provide for the selection and qualification of municipal judges and to amend the rules of practice and procedure in municipal and justice courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 627 63-0 (1973)
Author: Jones, Gene
Establishing procedure for appeals from justice and municipal courts that will be based on a review of the record on appeal and not on a trial de novo in the appellate court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HJR 28 63-0 (1973)
Author: Jones, Gene
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to delete requirement that appeals from Justice Courts be by trial de novo.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HJR 46 63-0 (1973)
Author: Baker, Andrew Z.
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to increase jurisdiction of justices of the peace and county courts and to decrease the jurisdiction of the district courts.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HR 48 63-0 (1973)
Author: Lombardino, Frank
Creating an interim committee to study all aspects of justice of the peace courts system.
House: Judiciary
SB 96 63-0 (1973)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Establishing procedures for appeals from justice and municipal courts that will be based on a review of the record on appeal and not on a trial de novo in the appellate court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Laid on table
SB 98 63-0 (1973)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the power and authority of certain courts to grant probation; extending the availability of probation to all misdemeanor offenses.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee hearing date
SB 99 63-0 (1973)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to establishment and operation of justice courts of record in this state and providing for justices of the peace to preside over such courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Sent to subcommittee
SB 207 63-0 (1973)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Providing for the selection and qualification of municipal judges and to amend the rules of practice and procedure in municipal and justice courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported by subcommittee favorably
SB 211 63-0 (1973)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Establishing procedures for appeals from justice and municipal courts that will be based on a review of the record on appeal and not on a trial de novo in the appellate court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported by subcommittee favorably
SJR 9 63-0 (1973)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to delete the requirement that appeals from Justices Courts be by trial de novo.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Sent to subcommittee
SR 856 63-0 (1973)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Requesting Civil Matters Subcommittee to study structural and procedural reform of Article V of Texas Constitution.
Senate: Administration
HB 168 62-0 (1971)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the removal of justices of the peace with certain exemptions.
HB 809 62-0 (1971)
Author: Wolff, Nelson
Relating to requiring one justice of the peace to be holding court in each county seat at all times.
HB 1644 62-0 (1971)
Author: Salter, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Murray
Relating to the salaries of justices of the peace in certain counties.
HCR 188 62-0 (1971)
Author: Salter, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Murray
Authorizing corrections in H.B. 1644.
HJR 41 62-0 (1971)
Author: Niland, TomSponsor: Wallace, Jim
Proposing an amendment to require the commissioners court in all counties in the state to compensate all justices of peace on a salary basis beginning January 01 1972.
HJR 79 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Proposing an amendment to limit appeals from a justice court to a county court in civil cases to cases in which the judgment, exclusive of costs, exceeds $100.
SB 736 62-0 (1971)
Author: Christie, JoeSponsor: Santiesteban, H. Tati
Relating to providing for the payment of a fee upon authorization of the local County Commissioners Court to any Justice of the Peace conducting a hearing on revocation of driver's license.
SJR 28 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution to limit appeals from a justice court to a county court in civil cases to cases in which the judgment, exclusive of costs, exceeds $100.
HB 398 61-0 (1969)
Author: Calhoun, Frank
Relating to the pay of jurors in the justice court.
HB 783 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to maximum salaries for certain judges and justices of the peace in certain counties.
HJR 37 61-0 (1969)
Author: Williamson, Billy H.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that county commissioners may be elected at large and to permit a reduction in the number of justice of the peace precincts; and providing that such amendment shall be self-enacting.
SB 139 61-0 (1969)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to justice of the peace fees.
SB 54 61-2 (1969)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to the salary of the justices of the peace in certain counties.
HB 454 60-0 (1967)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to clerks and deputy clerks of justice courts, their appointment, bond, oath, salary, and duties.
HB 455 60-0 (1967)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to authorizing justices of the peace of the same county to hold court for each other and to exchange benches.
HB 456 60-0 (1967)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to election, term of office and the raising of the bond payable by the justice of the peace to the county judge.
HB 818 60-0 (1967)
Author: Calhoun, Frank
Relating to the pay of jurors in the justice court.
HB 885 60-0 (1967)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to additional compensation for certain constables.
HB 1295 60-0 (1967)
Author: Howard, David Currie "Dave"
Relating to maximum compensation that may be paid to justices of the peace in certain counties.
SB 272 60-0 (1967)
Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
Relating to appointment of temporary justices of the peace.
SB 276 60-0 (1967)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to raising the bond payable by the justice of the peace to the county judge.
SB 277 60-0 (1967)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to clerks and deputy clerks of justice courts, their appointment, bond, oath, salary, and duties.
SB 317 60-0 (1967)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to authorizing justices of the peace of the same county to hold court for each other and to exchange benches.
SCR 58 60-0 (1967)
Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
Instructing the Enrolling Clerk of the Senate to make certain corrections on S. B. No. 272.
HB 131 59-0 (1965)
Author: Knapp, Jr., Walter Lee | et. al.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure by abolishing trial fees and certain fees allowed the attorney representing the State before a justice court in cases involving the violation of any penal statute or the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways; providing that all justices of the peace in the State of Texas shall be compensated on a salary basis.
HB 330 59-0 (1965)
Author: Harris, Ed
Relating to prohibiting the making of a complaint of a violation of a game and fish law in a justice court in any precinct other than that in which the alleged offense occurred or in which the alleged offender resides, with certain exceptions; providing a penalty.
HB 368 59-0 (1965)
Author: Harding, Forrest A.
Relating to providing for the rendering of judgment for attorney's fees in an amount determined by the court to be reasonable, plus costs of suit, in favor of landlords and against tenants in forcible entry and detainer suits and in forcible detainer suits where tenants are unlawfully holding over the premises of the landlord at the time the suit is filed but vacate the premises prior to the rendition of judgment when the landlord follows certain prescribed procedures.
HB 619 59-0 (1965)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to authorizing additional compensation for certain Justices of the Peace.
HB 134 58-0 (1963)
Author: Lattimore, James Loy
Relating to increasing the juror's fee in Justice of the Peace Courts from One Dollar ($1) to Three Dollars ($3) in each case; increasing the amount jurors in Justice of the Peace Courts may receive in any one day.
HB 463 58-0 (1963)
Author: Knapp, Jr., Walter Lee | et. al.
Relating to providing for the abolishment of all court costs in justice courts in criminal cases and cases involving Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways; providing that all justices of the peace in the State of Texas shall be compensated on a salary basis.
HB 609 58-0 (1963)
Author: Harris, Ed
Relating to prohibiting the making of a complaint of a violation of a game and fish law in a justice court in any precinct other than that in which the alleged offense occurred or in which the alleged offender resides, with certain exceptions; providing a penalty.
HB 678 58-0 (1963)
Author: Lattimore, James Loy
Relating to increasing the juror's fee in Justice of the Peace Courts from One Dollar ($1) to Three Dollars ($3) in each civil case; increasing the amount jurors in Justice of the Peace Courts may receive in any one day in civil cases; and providing that the same per diem shall be paid in civil cases to persons who respond to summons but who are excused; and providing for selection and summons of jurors for trial of cases in Justice Courts in the same manner as in county courts or county courts-at-law.
HJR 45 58-0 (1963)
Author: Barnes, Ben Frank
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the abolition of the justice courts in any county by the vote of qualified electors or act of the Legislature and providing for the transfer of jurisdiction of any Justice Courts so abolished.
SB 49 58-0 (1963)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to repealing Code of Criminal Procedure Article relative to empowering justices of the peace to hold courts of inquiry.
HB 264 57-0 (1961)
Author: Johnson, Sr., Robert Ellis "Bob; Big Daddy" | et. al.
Relating to abolishing court costs in misdemeanor cases tried before a Justice of the Peace.
HB 381 57-0 (1961)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to amending certain Articles of the Code of Criminal Procedure providing that a defendant in the justice court may plead nolo contendere in addition to guilty or not guilty and providing that pleading in the justice court may be oral.
HB 583 57-0 (1961)
Author: Johnson, Jake
Relating to providing that certain justice courts in counties having a population in excess of six hundred thousand (600,000) shall hereafter be entitled to draw their juries from the general jury panel; providing for the salaries of such juries.
HB 912 57-0 (1961)
Author: Bass, Robert Wilton "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to raising the maximum fees that may be retained by justices of the peace in certain counties.
HB 25 56-0 (1959)
Author: Crosthwait, John L.
Relating to abolishing court costs in misdemeanor cases tried before a Justice of the Peace.
HB 345 56-0 (1959)
Author: Foreman, Wilson
Relating to prescribing the minimum salaries that may be paid to Justices of the Peace and Constables.
HB 130 55-0 (1957)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to fixing maximum salaries for Justices of the Peace and Constables in certain counties; providing for car allowance.
HB 340 55-0 (1957)
Author: Oliver, W. T. "Boss Cajun"
Relating to prescribing the compensation that may be paid justices of the peace and constables in counties having a population of at least one hundred ninety-five thousand inhabitants and less than six hundred thousand inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census.
HB 661 55-0 (1957)
Author: Wheeler, Bob
Relating to prescribing the maximum salaries that may be paid justices of the peace in certain counties.
HB 682 55-0 (1957)
Author: Mann, Frank E.
Relating to amending certain Statutes relating to fees allowed Justices of the Peace.
HB 776 55-0 (1957)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to amending certain Statutes to provide that any person who has served four or more years as Justice of the Peace shall be entitled to a credit of two years on the twenty-four years of total service required of Judges for retirement.
HB 806 55-0 (1957)
Author: Roberts, Wesley Brownlee | et. al.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to pay of jurors, to provide that each juror in Justice Courts shall be paid Two Dollars for each day and each fraction of a day he attends court as such juror.
HJR 30 55-0 (1957)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to require that vacancies in the office of County Judge and Justices of the Peace be filled by the Commissioners Court only until the next General Election.
SB 178 55-0 (1957)
Author: Fuller, Jep S.
Relating to prescribing the compensation that may be paid justices of the peace and constables in counties having a population of at least one hundred ninety-five thousand inhabitants and less than six hundred thousand inhabitants according to the last preceding federal census.
SB 298 55-0 (1957)
Author: Weinert, Rudolph A.
Relating to conferring concurrent jurisdiction in the County Court of Gonzales County with the Justice Courts of Gonzales County.
SB 448 55-0 (1957)
Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy
Relating to the salaries of certain precinct and county officials.
HJR 21 54-0 (1955)
Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill"
Proposing an amendment to Section 18 of Article V of the Constitution of Texas to authorize County Commissioners Courts to divide counties into any number of precincts not to exceed eight for the election of Justices of the Peace and Constables; and providing for an election, form of ballot, proclamation, and publication.
SB 404 54-0 (1955)
Author: Strauss, Sr., Gus James
Relating to the furnishing of suitable offices for Justices of the Peace in certain counties.
HB 355 53-0 (1953)
Author: Morris, Jimmy R.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of Texas, 1925, so as to provide a fee of Four Dollars ($4) to be paid the Justices of the Peace in each criminal action tried and finally disposed of before him; to provide a trial fee of Five Dollars and fifty cents ($5.50) in the Justice Courts.
HB 376 53-0 (1953)
Author: Walling, J. B.
Relating to prescribing the amount of fees that may be retained as compensation by justices of the peace who are compensated on a fee basis.
HB 738 53-0 (1953)
Author: Lieck, Jr., Charles J.
Relating to making it a crime for any justice of the peace to accept checks made out to him personally for fines levied on persons found violating the laws.
SB 231 53-0 (1953)
Author: Latimer, Oswald E. "Ozzie"
Relating to providing for salaries of certain Justices of the Peace and Constables; providing for the number and salaries of deputies of such Justices of the Peace and Constables; providing for car allowances.
SB 267 53-0 (1953)
Author: McDonald, Warren Swann
Relating to amending certain Acts by authorizing Commissioners Courts to increase compensation of Justices of the Peace in certain precincts.
SB 298 53-0 (1953)
Author: Lane, Wardlow William
Relating to allowing additional compensation for justices of the peace in certain counties.
HB 90 52-0 (1951)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"
Relating to fixing the compensation for Justices of the Peace in certain counties; allowing said officers to retain certain fees.
HB 139 52-0 (1951)
Author: Crosthwait, John L.
Relating to amending certain statutes providing for salaries of certain justices of the peace and constables.
HB 150 52-0 (1951)
Author: Crosthwait, John L.
Relating to providing for automobile expense allowance for certain Justices of the Peace, Constables, and Investigators for the District Attorney in certain Counties.
HB 162 52-0 (1951)
Author: Shaw, Lynn Baron
Relating to amending certain statutes so as to authorize the sheriff of certain counties to appoint four deputies in the justice precinct in which the county seat is located.
HB 256 52-0 (1951)
Author: Perry, Henry Grady
Relating to amending certain acts increasing the maximum annual fees that may be retained by Justices of Peace and Constables in certain counties and prescribing a limit to the expense of such officers.
HB 261 52-0 (1951)
Author: Briggs, Jr., Omar | et. al.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to provide increased fees for the Justice Court in pleas of guilty.
HB 262 52-0 (1951)
Author: Briggs, Jr., Omar | et. al.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to provide for increased trial fees in certain cases in County Court or County Court at Law and Justice Courts.
HB 333 52-0 (1951)
Author: Tufares, Deno Arthur
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to increase the compensation of jurors in justice courts.
HB 386 52-0 (1951)
Author: Sewell, James Carroll "Jim"
Relating to providing for a salary of not less than twenty-one hundred dollars ($2100.00) nor more than twenty-eight hundred dollars ($2800.00) per annum for Justices of the Peace who are compensated on a salary basis in precincts situated in a county with at least 39,000 inhabitants and not more than 40,000 inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census, and which county includes a city of at least 19,100 inhabitants.
HB 689 52-0 (1951)
Author: Stump, William R. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to provide a fee of Five ($5.00) Dollars to be paid to the county judge or judge of the county court at law, and a fee of Three ($3.00) Dollars to be paid to the justice of the peace in each criminal action tried and finally disposed of before him.
HB 781 52-0 (1951)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"
Relating to authorizing Commissioners Courts to increase compensation for Justices of the Peace in certain counties.
SB 111 52-0 (1951)
Author: Carter, Joseph Daniel "Joe"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to provide for increased trial fees in certain cases in County Court or County Court at Law and Justice Courts.
SB 112 52-0 (1951)
Author: Carter, Joseph Daniel "Joe"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure to provide increased fees for the attorney representing the State in Justice Court in pleas of guilty.
HB 219 51-0 (1949)
Author: Tippen, William K. "Bill"
Relating to amending a previous Act so as to increase the compensation of jurors in Justice Courts; repealing all laws in conflict.
HB 458 49-0 (1945)
Author: Harris, Joe
Relating to repealing certain articles providing for examining trials in misdemeanor cases.
HB 526 49-0 (1945)
Author: Reader, Robert L.
Relating to providing for justice, county, or State courts to employ a medical examiner in the investigation of unsuspected, unusual and violent deaths; providing for autopsies, examinations and reports.
SB 304 49-0 (1945)
Author: Stone, William E.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure as providing for inquests, and procedures and fees in connection therewith.
HB 342 48-0 (1943)
Author: Hileman, J. K. "Jake"
Relating to providing for the trial of persons in misdemeanor cases in Justice Precinct Courts only in the precinct in which the offense was committed, or in which the defendant resides; providing a penalty.
HB 712 47-0 (1941)
Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill"
Relating to providing for a more adequate and equitable salary for constable and justice of peace in certain counties of this State.
HB 7 47-1 (1941)
Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill"
Relating to providing for a more adequate and equitable salary for constable and justice of peace in certain counties.
HB 182 46-0 (1939)
Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act providing the election of two Justices of the Peace in Justice Precincts containing a city of 8,000 inhabitants or more, upon petition of five hundred qualified voters residing within such precinct.
HB 824 46-0 (1939)
Author: Heflin, James McDonald
Relating to providing that in certain counties the Commissioners Court shall make a reasonable allowance to each Justice of the Peace for the operation of automobiles in connection with their official business.
HB 825 46-0 (1939)
Author: Derden, Albert L.
Relating to validating any orders and proceedings directed toward the issuance of bonds for Justice Precinct No. 5 of Falls County.
HB 864 46-0 (1939)
Author: Kinard, DeWitt Edward
Relating to amending a certain Article so that default judgment being taken in Justice Court or County Court in Forcible Entry and Detainer proceedings.
HB 865 46-0 (1939)
Author: Kinard, DeWitt Edward
Relating to amending a certain Act so default judgment may be taken in Justice Court in Forcible Entry and Detainer proceedings.
SJR 14 46-0 (1939)
Author: Pace, Will D. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing the offices of Justice of the Peace and Constable as constitutional offices and to confer jurisdiction now exercised by Justices of the Peace and Justice Courts to the County Courts and/or District Courts under certain circumstances, and to require, in counties having a population of ten thousand (10,000) or more, County Judges to be licensed attorneys.
HB 114 43-2 (1934)
Author: Dwyer, Pat | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting justices of the peace from adjudging fees in misdemeanor criminal cases in favor of constables and deputy constables, where the alleged offense was committed in a justice precinct other than the precinct in which such constable was elected or such deputy constable appointed, and prohibiting constables and deputy constables from collecting or receiving fees; fixing penalties.
HB 850 42-0 (1931)
Author: Keller, Jack | et. al.
Relating to authorizing constables in certain precincts to appoint deputy constables.
SB 179 42-0 (1931)
Author: Cousins, Sr., William Roy | et. al.
Relating to District, County and Justice Courts, fixing the venue of Civil Actions therein and the jurisdiction thereof in certain cases, prescribing the duties of such Courts in such cases.
HB 14 41-0 (1929)
Author: Justiss, Archie Norris
Relating to amending a certain Statute regulating and fixing fees of Justices of the Peace in criminal actions tried before them and providing for a trial fee to be paid to the Justice of the Peace out of the county general fund in each case tried before him.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 82 41-0 (1929)
Author: Prendergast, F. H.
Relating to regulating the jurisdiction of the county court and courts of justice of the peace.
House: Judiciary
SB 37 41-0 (1929)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to providing a trial fee in justice courts in misdemeanor cases.
SB 39 41-0 (1929)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to not allowing a justice of the peace any commissions on fines, thereby further relieving him of any interest in a Misdemeanor case.
SB 56 41-0 (1929)
Author: Greer, Julian Preston
Relating to regulating and fixing fees of Justice of the Peace in Criminal Actions tried before them; providing for a trial fee to be paid to the Justice of the Peace out of the County General Fund.
SB 489 41-0 (1929)
Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap"
Relating to fixing the compensation of constables and assistant or deputy constables of certain precincts.
HB 84 41-1 (1929)
Author: Johnson, Andrew Percy | et. al.
Relating to repealing Article 1066, Title 15, Chapter 4, Code of Criminal Procedure of Texas, 1925; relating to fees of Justices of the Peace.
HB 86 41-1 (1929)
Author: Johnson, Andrew Percy | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Code; providing trial fees in County and certain Justice Court cases.
HB 28 40-0 (1927)
Author: Kittrell, Sr., Norman Goree
Relating to amending an act relating the writ of certiorari issued by order of the county court or the judge thereof.
HB 279 40-0 (1927)
Author: Dielmann, Sr., Henry B.
Relating to amending certain articles of the Revised Civil Statutes relating to fees of Justices of the Peace.
HB 547 40-0 (1927)
Author: Pope, Bowen
Relating to providing that Justices of the Peace shall have Exclusive Original Jurisdiction in Criminal Cases where the fine to be imposed by law may not exceed two hundred dollars.
HB 628 40-0 (1927)
Author: Murphy, Edward Thad
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of the state of Texas adopted at the Regular session of the thirty-ninth Legislature of the State of Texas so as to provide that County Attorneys shall receive some fee in gaming cases in Justice Courts as he now receives in County Court for gaming cases.
HB 642 40-0 (1927)
Author: Nicholson, Carl Edmund | et. al.
Relating to creating and establishing for each of the incorporated cities of this state, having a certain population, a court with jurisdiction co-extensive with the territorial limits of such city concurrent with the county courts.
SB 122 40-0 (1927)
Author: Price, Lloyd E.
Relating to amend Article 942 of Title 27 of the Revised Civil Statutes of 1925, relating to the writ of certiorari issued by order of the county court or judge thereof.
SB 164 40-0 (1927)
Author: Bowers, Richard Saffarrans
Relating to providing that in district or county courts, in the trial of civil cases before a jury, the judge shall give a general charge to the jury unless all parties to the suit agree to have the same submitted to the jury on special issues.
SB 170 40-0 (1927)
Author: Real, Julius
Relating to fees received by Justices of the peace.
SB 381 40-0 (1927)
Author: Greer, Julian Preston
Relating to fixing the fees of the constable for services rendered in business connected with courts of justices of the peace.
SB 64 40-1 (1927)
Author: Love, Thomas Bell
Relating to creating and establish for each of incorporated cities of this State having a population of one hundred thousand or more located in counties having a population of two hundred and ten thousand or more inhabitants, a court with jurisdiction co-extensive with the territorial limits of such city concurrent with the county courts, county courts at law and the Justice Courts of this State over all misdemeanors committed within the territorial limits of such city.
HB 248 39-0 (1925)
Author: Loftin, Reuben
Relating to amending certain statute fixing the fees of constables for services rendered in business connected with courts of justices of the peace so as to change the amount of certain fees provided therein, and to add fee for every day the constable shall attend the justice court.
House: Judiciary
HB 145 37-0 (1921)
Author: Miller, Barry
Relating to a certain Act providing places for holding justice courts.
HB 366 37-0 (1921)
Author: Cox, Ben L. | et. al.
Relating to amend a certain Act regarding the fees of justices of the peace.
HB 375 37-0 (1921)
Author: Mott, Leon L.
Relating to amend a certain Act regarding jurisdiction of justices of the peace in certain cases.
SB 64 37-0 (1921)
Author: Dudley, Richard M.
Relating to amending a certain Act providing for additional compensation for District Judges and District Attorneys.
SB 187 37-0 (1921)
Author: Rogers, Jr., Woodville Jefferson
Relating to fixing the fees for District and County Attorneys in Justice Court.
HB 442 36-0 (1919)
Author: Johnson, Thomas S.
Relating to providing for the destruction of old papers by Justices of the Peace after 10 years.
HB 486 36-0 (1919)
Author: Sneed, Jerome Hardeman
Relating to amending certain articles allowing the justice of the peace a trial fee of $2.00 in each civil case finally disposed of.
HB 622 36-0 (1919)
Author: Lange, Edward Henry
Relating to providing that the commissioners courts shall provide suitable places in the court house for the holding of court by justices of the peace in the precinct where the court house is situated, where there are more than 75,000 inhabitants in such justice precinct.
SB 197 36-0 (1919)
Author: Woods, James Hollins
Relating to amending certain statutes so as to provide that a justice of the peace shall transfer to the county court case filed in his court in which he has no jurisdiction, and to provide that the county shall retain jurisdiction of an appeal from a justice court where it appears the latter court had no jurisdiction of the case.
Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
SB 221 36-0 (1919)
Author: Caldwell, Walter Douglass
Relating to permitting the destruction of all papers, except the dockets of the Justice Courts, in the State of Texas, after ten years from the rendition of judgment in any case.
Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
SB 265 36-0 (1919)
Author: Hertzberg, Harry
Relating to providing that the Commissioners' Court shall provide suitable places in the Court House for the holding of court by Justices of the Peace in the precinct where the Court House is situated, where there are more than seventy-five thousand inhabitants in such Justice Precinct.
House: Counties Senate: Counties and County Boundaries
SB 46 36-2 (1919)
Author: Caldwell, Walter Douglass
Relating to amending certain acts so as to make it the duty of the Commissioners Courts to provide suitable places in the Court House for holding of the Justice court in certain precincts.
HB 178 35-0 (1917)
Author: Carlock, Sr., Robert Lee
Relating to the holding of inquests by the justice of the peace; amending the Code of Criminal Procedure.
HB 200 35-0 (1917)
Author: Holland, Robert H.
Relating to providing that the venue in all suits to recover for labor performed, or personal service rendered may, at the option of plaintiff, be brought and maintained where such labor is performed or personal service rendered.
HB 243 35-0 (1917)
Author: Holland, Robert H.
Relating to providing for more speedy trials in justice courts of suits to recover for labor performed, or where either plaintiff or defendant is a transient person or a non-resident.
HB 321 35-0 (1917)
Author: O'Banion, Madison Monroe
Relating to costs to be paid by defendants in criminal cases.
HB 385 35-0 (1917)
Author: Miller, Barry
Relating to limiting the jurisdiction of justices of the peace to their precinct.
HB 480 35-0 (1917)
Author: Jones, R. H.
Relating to providing that justices of the peace may issue writs of attachment in cases where their courts have no jurisdiction and may return proceedings filed to a court of competent jurisdiction and venue.
HB 481 35-0 (1917)
Author: Jones, R. H.
Relating to the issuance of citation and service thereof, relating to Forcible Entry and Detainer.
HB 770 35-0 (1917)
Author: Schlesinger, William
Relating to providing offices in the courthouse for justices of the peace of Precinct No. 1 in certain counties.
SB 77 35-0 (1917)
Author: Suiter, William David "Will"
Relating to amending certain laws relating to appeals from the Justice Court, prescribing the cases in which appeals may be taken.
HB 49 35-1 (1917)
Author: Carlock, Sr., Robert Lee | et. al.
Relating to amending the law relating to the holding of inquests.
HB 117 35-4 (1918)
Author: Thomason, Robert Ewing
Relating to amending Article 921 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the State of Texas.
HB 130 35-4 (1918)
Author: Jones, R. H.
Relating to forcible entry and detainer and to the issuance of citation and the service thereof.
HB 135 35-4 (1918)
Author: Thomason, Robert Ewing | et. al.
Relating to amending Article 921 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
HB 79 34-0 (1915)
Author: Baker, Turner F.
Relating to conferring upon the county court of Dickens county original jurisdiction with the justices' courts of said county in civil cases, and to repeal all laws in conflict with this Act.
HB 160 34-0 (1915)
Author: Butler, William R.
Relating to amending certain laws by authorizing the rendering of a verdict by nine jurors in certain civil cases.
HB 236 34-0 (1915)
Author: Holland, Robert H.
Relating to providing for speedy trials in Justice Courts where indebtedness sued for labor performed; providing an affidavit and for service return and answer in such suits in not less than six days.
HB 238 34-0 (1915)
Author: Holland, Robert H.
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to the appointment of deputy constables in cities and towns.
HB 394 34-0 (1915)
Author: Middleton, W. C.
Relating to appeals of cases from justices' courts.
HB 461 34-0 (1915)
Author: Jones, R. H.
Relating to amending a certain Statute providing in substance that Justices of the Peace may issue writs of attachment in cases where their courts have no jurisdiction and may return proceedings therein filed to a Court of competent jurisdiction and venue.
HB 486 34-0 (1915)
Author: Vannoy, J. J.
Relating to amending a certain Statute providing for the issuance of citation and service thereof, relating to Forcible Entry and Detainer.
HB 643 34-0 (1915)
Author: Boner, Charles Wilbur
Relating to amending a certain Statute defining the duties of the justices of peace in reference to process and the issuance of same.
SB 83 34-0 (1915)
Author: Conner, Robert P.
Relating to amending a certain Statute providing seals for Justice Courts.
SB 349 34-0 (1915)
Author: Henderson, John Morgan
Relating to amending a certain Statute providing for the perfecting of appeals from the Justice Courts of to County and District Courts, and providing for the giving of appeal bonds.
HB 379 33-0 (1913)
Author: Raiden, John M. | et. al.
Relating to prescribing the jurisdiction of the courts of justice of the peace, by providing that such jurisdiction shall extend to cases arising within the territorial limits of their respective precincts under the criminal laws of the state.
HB 777 33-0 (1913)
Author: Cooper, Jr., Samuel Bronson
Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes relating to justice courts and provide for the election of a special justice of the peace in certain instances.
SB 117 33-0 (1913)
Author: Conner, Robert P.
Relating to amending Article 2386 Revised Statutes 1911 and providing seal for Justice Court, adding Article 2386 A.
SB 264 33-0 (1913)
Author: Carter, Edgar Hubbard
Relating to the transferring of indictments charging a misdemeanor over which the district courts of this state have no jurisdiction, to the county and justice courts.
HB 71 33-1 (1913)
Author: Wahrmund, Otto
Relating to amending Article 7137 Revised Civil Statutes of 1911, and providing the election of the constable in each justice's precinct, his term of office, and providing that in cities of Eight Thousand or more inhabitants, such constable may by the consent and approval of the Commissioner Court of the County in which the Justice of the Peace precinct for which the constable is elected is located.
SB 114 32-0 (1911)
Author: Cofer, Robert Emmet | et. al.
Relating to allowing a suit for rent to be joined with an action of forcible entry and detainer wherever the amount of rent is within the jurisdiction of the justice court.
SB 52 27-0 (1901)
Relating to amending Article 889, Title 10, of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the State of Texas relating to appeals from the judgment of justices of the peace and other inferior courts to the county court.
SB 95 26-0 (1899)
Relating to providing for perfecting appeal in criminal cases from convictions had in justice courts, or other inferior courts, to a county court.
HB 110 25-0 (1897)
Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas, relating to forcible entry and detainer.
HB 65 24-0 (1895)
Relating to disqualification of justices of the peace.
HB 618 21-0 (1889)
Relating to recording certain certified transcripts from justices courts in the same manner and with like effect deeds are admitted to record.
HB 116 20-0 (1887)
Relating to abolishing jurors in courts of inquest.
SB 70 20-0 (1887)
Relating to authorizing sequestration in civil suits.
SB 240 20-0 (1887)
Relating to requiring that an appellant who is unable to pay the costs of a suit or to give security for the same shall make affidavit to that fact and providing the manner in which this shall be done.
HB 35 19-0 (1885)
Relating to amending Article 4531, Chapter 2, of the Revised Statutes.
SB 88 19-0 (1885)
Relating to further regulating attachments in county and justices courts.
SB 30 18-0 (1883)
Relating to authorizing the counsel for the State and for the accused to take part in inquest proceedings
SB 251 18-0 (1883)
Relating to fees paid for holding inquests
