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HB 6 87-0 (2021) Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses. House: Elections Laid on the table subject to call
HB 79 87-0 (2021) Author: Murr, Andrew
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to associate judges for guardianship proceedings and protective services proceedings in certain courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 262 87-0 (2021) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to the payment of certain costs associated with certain assignments of a statutory probate court judge. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 454 87-0 (2021) Author: Metcalf, Will
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a specialty treatment court for certain individuals residing with a child who is the subject of a juvenile court case. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 839 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the appearance of an arrested person before a magistrate and to the retention of certain related records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 970 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to prosecutorial transparency. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 976 87-0 (2021) Author: Price, Four | et. al. Relating to the appointment of a judge or magistrate to preside over a regional specialty court program and the authority of that judge or magistrate in cases referred to the program. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1365 87-0 (2021) Author: Clardy, Travis Relating to the procedure for transferring certain cases and proceedings between courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1999 87-0 (2021) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to a specialty mental health court program for juveniles. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2077 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al. Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2178 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to guardianships, management trusts, and certain other procedures and proceedings for persons who are incapacitated. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2272 87-0 (2021) Author: Ordaz, Claudia
Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the delegation of certain authority of a county judge or commissioners court in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3022 87-0 (2021) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al. Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files by a statutory county court. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3053 87-0 (2021) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the qualifications of judges of certain courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3428 87-0 (2021) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the compensation of criminal law magistrates appointed for certain district courts and criminal county courts at law in Tarrant County. House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3774 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
HB 3900 87-0 (2021) Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al. Relating to the appointment of a deputy clerk to certain county courts at law. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3908 87-0 (2021) Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al. Relating to the deputy clerks appointed to certain statutory probate courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Postponed
HB 4220 87-0 (2021) Author: Kuempel, John
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the composition of the juvenile board of Guadalupe County. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 4293 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a court reminder program for criminal defendants. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4417 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the consolidation and allocation of state civil court costs; increasing certain civil court costs. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4568 87-0 (2021) Author: Holland, Justin
Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the Rockwall County Juvenile Board. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 4599 87-0 (2021) Author: Metcalf, Will Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Montgomery County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4608 87-0 (2021) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in San Patricio County and the operation of the county courts at law in that county. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4632 87-0 (2021) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in McLennan County and the operation of the county courts at law in that county. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4644 87-0 (2021) Author: Noble, Candy Relating to the criminal jurisdiction of magistrates appointed by the Collin County Commissioners Court. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4655 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales, Eddie Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law of Reeves County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4656 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales, Eddie Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law of Reeves County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4660 87-0 (2021) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to Burnet County criminal magistrates. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HCR 118 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3774. Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 18 87-0 (2021) Author: Canales, Terry Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain judges to become candidates for another office without automatically resigning from the office already held. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 7 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Point of order overruled
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 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 615 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to probate and guardianship matters and proceedings and other matters involving probate courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 626 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to guardianships, management trusts, and certain other procedures and proceedings for persons who are incapacitated, probate matters and proceedings, and other matters involving statutory county courts, including statutory probate courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 643 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to authorizing the imposition of additional fees for filing civil cases in Nueces County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 691 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to associate judges for guardianship proceedings and protective services proceedings in certain courts. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 800 87-0 (2021) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to certain required reports or information received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 960 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to a pilot program that allows counties to establish public guardians for certain incapacitated persons. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1069 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the delegation of certain authority of a county judge or commissioners court in certain counties. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government
SB 1100 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the creation of a specialty treatment court for certain individuals residing with a child who is the subject of a juvenile court case. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1286 87-0 (2021) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in McLennan County and the operation of the county courts at law in that county. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1519 87-0 (2021) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the appointment of a judge or magistrate to preside over a regional specialty court program and the authority of that judge or magistrate in cases referred to the program. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1530 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to the operation and administration of and practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 1547 87-0 (2021) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to the creation of an additional criminal judicial district composed of Tarrant County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1549 87-0 (2021) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to a subject matter preference for certain cases in the County Criminal Court No. 6 of Tarrant County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1688 87-0 (2021) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law of Reeves County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1940 87-0 (2021) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the operation and administration of and practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 2027 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the procedure for transferring certain cases and proceedings between courts. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3 87-1 (2021) Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al. Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 170 87-1 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 281 87-1 (2021) Author: Morales, Eddie Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Maverick County. Filed
HB 302 87-1 (2021) Author: Morales, Eddie Relating to the creation of magistrates in Maverick County. Filed
SB 1 87-1 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses; providing civil penalties. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
HB 3 87-2 (2021) Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al. Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 52 87-2 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 116 87-2 (2021) Author: Morales, Eddie Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Maverick County. Filed
HB 117 87-2 (2021) Author: Morales, Eddie Relating to the creation of magistrates in Maverick County. Filed
SB 1 87-2 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 55 87-3 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case. Filed
HB 250 86-0 (2019) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to attorney's fees associated with certain court proceedings for cruelly treated animals; authorizing fees and costs. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Received from the House
HB 332 86-0 (2019) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Relating to the eligibility of a retired or former judge for assignment in certain proceedings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 356 86-0 (2019) Author: Lang, Mike
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the repeal of a statute allowing the county attorney or commissioners court of Brown County to accept gifts or grants to finance or assist the operation of the office of county attorney. House: County Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 586 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the annual state contribution to counties for certain statutory probate court judge salaries. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 686 86-0 (2019) Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al. Relating to making permanent the former temporary increases in records archive fees and records management and preservation fees charged by district and county clerks. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 717 86-0 (2019) Author: Bailes, Ernest Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Liberty County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 920 86-0 (2019) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the jurisdiction of the statutory county courts of Cooke County in family law matters. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1285 86-0 (2019) Author: Smithee, John Relating to exemptions to reporting and list requirements for certain attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, amicus attorneys, mediators, and guardians. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1323 86-0 (2019) Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al. Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
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 1398 86-0 (2019) Author: Smith, Reggie Relating to the appointment of bailiffs by the district courts and county courts at law in Grayson County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1481 86-0 (2019) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to the composition of the 38th Judicial District, the creation of the 454th Judicial District composed of Medina County, the creation of the office of criminal district attorney of Medina County, and the abolishment of the office of county attorney for Medina County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1624 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the annual state contribution to counties for statutory probate court judge salaries. House: County Affairs Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 1628 86-0 (2019) Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of coastal counties to adopt certain rules for island parks, beach parks, and public beaches; creating a criminal offense. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1741 86-0 (2019) Author: Holland, Justin Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Rockwall County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1939 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Chambers County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
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 2120 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government; imposing a fee; creating a criminal offense. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2316 86-0 (2019) Author: Morrison, Geanie W. Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 24th Judicial District. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2470 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Ed Relating to an action for the damage to property value caused by the use of an easement. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2782 86-0 (2019) Author: Wray, John
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to decedents' estates, transfer on death deeds, and matters involving probate courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2803 86-0 (2019) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to associate judges for guardianship proceedings and protective services proceedings in certain courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2842 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Phil Relating to the disposition of a firearm seized from certain persons with mental illness. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2928 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Phil Relating to jurisdiction of contested probate proceedings in counties without a statutory probate court or county court at law exercising original probate jurisdiction. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2989 86-0 (2019) Author: Bell, Keith Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Kaufman County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3267 86-0 (2019) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to the payment of certain costs associated with certain assignments of a statutory probate court judge. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3335 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to extending the length of time for which an affidavit establishing probable cause for a search warrant may be sealed. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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 3543 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to guardianships, management trusts, and certain other procedures and proceedings for persons who are incapacitated. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3627 86-0 (2019) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to qualifications of licensed court interpreters. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3642 86-0 (2019) Author: Krause, Matt
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the jurisdiction of a county court at law in Tarrant County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3919 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to prosecutorial transparency. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4085 86-0 (2019) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Denton County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4207 86-0 (2019) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory county court in civil cases. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4633 86-0 (2019) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Relating to the County Court at Law of Reeves County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Received from the House
HB 4658 86-0 (2019) Author: Price, Four Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law No. 1 of Potter County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4665 86-0 (2019) Author: Leman, Ben Relating to the juvenile board of Fayette County. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4700 86-0 (2019) Author: Price, Four | et. al. Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law No. 1 of Potter County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4717 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the creation of additional county courts at law in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 4736 86-0 (2019) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to the annual salary paid to judges of county courts at law in Travis County. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4738 86-0 (2019) Author: Biedermann, Kyle Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Gillespie County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4739 86-0 (2019) Author: Biedermann, Kyle Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Comal County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4745 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the creation of additional county courts at law in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HR 2187 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2342. Reported enrolled
HR 2188 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 891. Reported enrolled
SB 39 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the consolidation and allocation of state civil court costs; increasing certain civil court costs. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 41 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to exemptions to reporting and list requirements for certain attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, amicus attorneys, mediators, and guardians. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 49 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the availability on the Internet of reports of political contributions and expenditures filed in connection with certain county judicial offices. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 324 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the disposition of a firearm seized from certain persons with mental illness. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 536 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to associate judges for guardianship proceedings and protective services proceedings in certain courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 562 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to criminal or juvenile procedures regarding persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability and the operation and effects of successful completion of a mental health court program. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 628 86-0 (2019) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al. Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 654 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the jurisdiction of the statutory county courts of Cooke County in family law matters. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 658 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to making permanent the former temporary increases in records archive fees and records management and preservation fees charged by district and county clerks. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 665 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to the authority of coastal counties to adopt certain rules for island parks, beach parks, and public beaches; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Water & Rural Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 667 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to probate and guardianship matters and certain procedures for persons who are incapacitated or have a mental illness. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 844 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Rockwall County. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 891 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in and grants provided by courts in the judicial branch of state government; increasing and imposing fees; creating a criminal offense. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 910 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the salary of judges in certain statutory county courts. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 940 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 24th Judicial District. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1068 86-0 (2019) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Denton County. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1208 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to decedents' estates, transfer on death deeds, and matters involving probate courts. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1269 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to extending the length of time for which an affidavit establishing probable cause for a search warrant may be sealed. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee
SB 1293 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the authority of certain courts to employ attorneys as mental health public defenders and to the reimbursement of an attorney who represents an indigent proposed patient in certain mental health proceedings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1426 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the establishment by a county of public guardians for certain incapacitated persons and funding for guardianships by public guardians and related services. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 1843 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Hidalgo County. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1935 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the creation of magistrates for Hidalgo County. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1936 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to imposing additional fees for filing civil cases and recording certain documents in Nueces County. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1975 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to probate and guardianship matters and proceedings and other matters involving probate courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1979 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the annual salary of a statutory probate judge. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2174 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to prosecutorial transparency. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2176 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to qualifications of licensed court interpreters. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2215 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the 1st Multicounty Court at Law. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 2254 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to creation of magistrates in Fort Bend County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 2342 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of, and practices and procedures in civil cases before, justice courts, county courts, statutory county courts, and district courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
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SB 2454 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law of Kleberg County. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 2499 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the annual salary paid to judges of county courts at law in Travis County. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SR 838 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 891. Reported enrolled
SR 845 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 2342. Reported enrolled
HB 113 85-0 (2017) Author: Keough, Mark | et. al. Relating to the authority of the governing body of a local authority to impose a civil penalty for certain violations recorded by an automated traffic control system or a photographic traffic signal enforcement system; providing a civil penalty. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 748 85-0 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to certain costs associated with certain court proceedings for cruelly treated animals; authorizing fees and costs. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1234 85-0 (2017) Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to filing fees imposed in civil cases in Hidalgo County and Cameron County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1258 85-0 (2017) Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al. Relating to information publicly available in a state court document database; authorizing a fee. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1744 85-0 (2017) Author: Murr, Andrew
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the payment of certain costs associated with certain assignments of a statutory probate court judge. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1755 85-0 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to jury summons questionnaires. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1904 85-0 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Sponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to the powers and compensation of criminal law magistrates in Tarrant County. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2184 85-0 (2017) Author: Bailes, Ernest Relating to the operation and administration of the Walker County Court at Law. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2207 85-0 (2017) Author: Kuempel, John
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to procedures and fees for the deposit and safekeeping of wills. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2273 85-0 (2017) Author: Lang, Mike Relating to the repeal of certain statutes allowing a county attorney or commissioners court to accept gifts or grants to finance or assist the operation of the office of county attorney. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Considered in Calendars
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 2661 85-0 (2017) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the elimination of any preference given to cases and proceedings by the statutory county courts of Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2869 85-0 (2017) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al. Relating to the salary of a bailiff in El Paso County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2875 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the imposition of additional fees for filing civil cases in Willacy County and Starr County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2916 85-0 (2017) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to the appointment of a bailiff by district courts and county courts at law in Bowie County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Received from the House
HB 3321 85-0 (2017) Author: Frank, James
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to jurisdiction of the county courts in certain counties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3372 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
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
HB 4130 85-0 (2017) Author: Faircloth, Wayne Relating to the creation of magistrates in certain counties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4147 85-0 (2017) Author: Kacal, Kyle
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to a defendant's right to appeal from a judgment or conviction in a municipal court of record. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 4157 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary Relating to simultaneous translation from English to Spanish of certain hearings and meetings held by a committee of the legislature, the governing body of a municipality, or the commissioners court of a county. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee
HB 4280 85-0 (2017) Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the 32nd Judicial District Juvenile Board. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
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HB 4281 85-0 (2017) Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the 1st Multicounty County Court at Law. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 4284 85-0 (2017) Author: Price, Four
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the jurisdiction of the statutory county courts of Potter County in family law matters. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 4288 85-0 (2017) Author: Schubert, Leighton Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Grimes County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4295 85-0 (2017) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to the county courts at law in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4296 85-0 (2017) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to the jurisdiction of the statutory county courts of Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4307 85-0 (2017) Author: Biedermann, Kyle Relating to the composition of the Comal County Juvenile Board. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 4328 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Phil Relating to the appointment of bailiffs by the district court and county courts at law in Wise County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4346 85-0 (2017) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to the creation of County Court at Law No. 6 of Fort Bend County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HR 2528 85-0 (2017) Author: Clardy, Travis Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 555. Filed
SB 259 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don
Sponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to jury summons questionnaires. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 366 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the availability on the Internet of reports of political contributions and expenditures filed in connection with certain county judicial offices. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 525 85-0 (2017) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to a review of state laws requiring an action or proceeding to be brought in Travis County or a Travis County court. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 540 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the filing fee imposed in civil cases in Hidalgo County and Cameron County. Filed
SB 823 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al. Relating to the powers and compensation of criminal law magistrates in Tarrant County. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 963 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the establishment of a guardianship court pilot program. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 985 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to the abolishment of the County Court at Law No. 3 of Dallas County, County Court at Law No. 4 of Dallas County, and County Court at Law No. 5 of Dallas County and the transfer of cases to the County Court at Law No. 1 of Dallas County and County Court at Law No. 2 of Dallas County. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1039 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the filing requirements for certain documents in mental health cases. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1178 85-0 (2017) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Denton County and the jurisdiction of certain county criminal courts in Denton. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1233 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a writ of mandamus by a court of appeals against certain judges. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1246 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the salary of a bailiff in El Paso County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1329 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government; increasing a fee. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 1508 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to filing fees imposed in civil cases in Hidalgo County, Cameron County, and Willacy County. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1593 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Hidalgo County. Filed
SB 1594 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the jurisdiction of the statutory county courts of Hidalgo County. Filed
SB 1893 85-0 (2017) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the administrative judicial regions in this state. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 2174 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the appointment of a bailiff by district courts and county courts at law in Bowie County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 2255 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the composition of the Comal County Juvenile Board. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 287 85-1 (2017) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to the payment of certain costs associated with certain assignments of a statutory probate court judge. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 107 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the fine imposed on a student convicted of truancy. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 234 84-0 (2015) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to certain costs associated with certain court proceedings for cruelly treated animals; authorizing fees and costs. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 317 84-0 (2015) Author: Keough, Mark | et. al. Relating to the creation of county databases containing information on county expenditures. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 520 84-0 (2015) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the assignment of certain judges as a visiting judge. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 975 84-0 (2015) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to charitable raffles conducted by certain professional sports team charitable foundations; creating a criminal offense. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
HB 1122 84-0 (2015) Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al. Relating to civil jurisdiction of, and the number of jurors required in, certain civil cases pending in a statutory county court. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1427 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to a review of state laws requiring an action or proceeding to be brought in Travis County or a Travis County court. House: General Investigating & Ethics Considered in Calendars
HB 1436 84-0 (2015) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to appeals regarding dangerous dogs. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1580 84-0 (2015) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to a court reporter for the county court at law in Kleberg County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1591 84-0 (2015) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to the powers and duties of, and the application of the professional prosecutors law to, the county attorney of Guadalupe County and to abolishing the office of district attorney of the 25th Judicial District. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1694 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the jurisdiction of certain county criminal courts in Tarrant County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1774 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the jurisdiction and powers of and the referral of certain proceedings to a criminal law hearing officer in Cameron County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1813 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to electronically filing any court document in a criminal case in Cameron County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1817 84-0 (2015) Author: Burrows, Dustin Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 132nd Judicial District. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1818 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the creation of additional county courts at law in Cameron County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1923 84-0 (2015) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to qualifications of special judges. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1958 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to eligibility for participation in veterans court programs. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1960 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans and the waiver of fees and costs charged for the expunction. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2177 84-0 (2015) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to the power of a commissioners court to authorize ad valorem tax sales of real property to be conducted by means of online auctions. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2180 84-0 (2015) Author: Faircloth, Wayne Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Galveston County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2182 84-0 (2015) Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the collection and refunding of certain fees and deposits by a county clerk or district clerk; increasing certain fees. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2278 84-0 (2015) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to authorizing certain current and retired associate judges to conduct a marriage ceremony. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2369 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodriguez, Justin Relating to the county courts at law in Bexar County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2525 84-0 (2015) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Administration
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2536 84-0 (2015) Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to jurisdiction in an eminent domain proceeding in Harris County. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2700 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the release of bulk criminal history record information by certain individuals and agencies. House: Government Transparency & Operation Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2727 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Susan Lewis Relating to the administration of multicounty statutory county courts and to the 1st Multicounty Court at Law. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2766 84-0 (2015) Author: Burkett, Cindy Relating to the confidentiality of a person's date of birth; affecting the prosecution of the offense of distribution or misuse of confidential information. House: Government Transparency & Operation Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 2768 84-0 (2015) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government and the composition of certain juvenile boards. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2858 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the recusal or disqualification of a statutory probate judge or other judge authorized to hear probate, guardianship, or mental health matters, and the subsequent assignment of another judge. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2868 84-0 (2015) Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al. Relating to the imposition of additional fees for filing civil cases and for recording certain documents in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2920 84-0 (2015) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the eligibility of a former or retired statutory probate court judge for assignment as a visiting judge. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3214 84-0 (2015) Author: Spitzer, Stuart Relating to the imposition of an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Kaufman County courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3285 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Doug Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Kendall County, the composition of the 216th Judicial District, the creation of a criminal district attorney of Kendall County, and the abolishment of the County Court at Law of Kendall County and the office of county attorney of Kendall County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3319 84-0 (2015) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to procedures and fees for the safekeeping of wills and other fees collected by court clerks in probate matters; authorizing and increasing fees. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3364 84-0 (2015) Author: Schofield, Mike
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the appeal of a judgment in an eviction suit. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/16
HB 3376 84-0 (2015) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to the appointment of bailiffs in family district courts in Tarrant County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3386 84-0 (2015) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to bailiffs in the county courts at law of Tarrant County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3426 84-0 (2015) Author: Peña, Gilbert Relating to concurrent jurisdiction of a statutory county court with a district court in certain civil cases. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 3728 84-0 (2015) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to the administration of veterans court program proceedings before a magistrate. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 3737 84-0 (2015) Author: Cook, Byron Relating to the clerk of the county court at law of Hill County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
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 3927 84-0 (2015) Author: Kuempel, John | et. al. Relating to the creation of the constable technology fund; authorizing a fee. House: County Affairs Considered in Calendars
HB 4151 84-0 (2015) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Collin County. Filed
HB 4169 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheffield, J. D. Relating to the County Court at Law of Coryell County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4199 84-0 (2015) Author: Paddie, Chris
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the Harrison County Court at Law. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 4213 84-0 (2015) Author: Phelan, Dade Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court of Jefferson County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4215 84-0 (2015) Author: Simmons, Ron Relating to the statutory county courts in Denton County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 166 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the jurisdiction and powers of and the referral of certain proceedings to a criminal law hearing officer in Cameron County. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 432 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Villalba, Jason
Relating to continuation of an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Dallas County courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 504 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 132nd Judicial District. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 524 84-0 (2015) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al. Relating to a review of state laws requiring an action or proceeding to be brought in Travis County or a Travis County court. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 824 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the number of jurors required in certain civil cases pending in a statutory county court. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Postponed
SB 867 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Galveston County. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 898 84-0 (2015) Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al. Relating to charitable raffles conducted by certain professional sports team charitable foundations; providing penalties. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Co-author authorized
SB 905 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the appointment of a county auditor in certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 909 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the county courts at law in Bexar County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 966 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the recording of the presentment of an indictment by a grand jury. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 980 84-0 (2015) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to jurisdiction in an eminent domain proceeding in Harris County. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1139 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government, the composition of certain juvenile boards, and the increase of certain filing fees. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 1278 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Kendall County, the composition of the 216th Judicial District, the creation of a criminal district attorney of Kendall County, and the abolishment of the County Court at Law of Kendall County and the office of county attorney of Kendall County. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1341 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van
Sponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the transfer of certain court records. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1350 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the jurisdiction of a county court at law in Hidalgo County. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1359 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the duties of the county attorney in Aransas County and to the duties of the district attorney for the 36th Judicial District. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1369 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to reports on attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, guardian, mediator, and competency evaluator appointments made by courts in this state and an interim study on a billing system for attorneys ad litem. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1370 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to a court reporter for the county court at law in Kleberg County. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1452 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the power of a commissioners court to authorize ad valorem tax sales of real property to be conducted by means of online auctions. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1517 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1557 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to a court investigator hired by a statutory probate court. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1571 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the County Court of Cooke County. Filed
SB 1620 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to qualifications of special judges. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1665 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the recusal or disqualification of a statutory probate judge or other judge authorized to hear probate, guardianship, or mental health matters, and the subsequent assignment of another judge. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1667 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to the powers and duties of, and the application of the professional prosecutors law to, the county attorney of Guadalupe County and to abolishing the office of district attorney of the 25th Judicial District. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1740 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the authority of certain judges in criminal cases to review and modify a bail bond set by a municipal court judge or justice of the peace. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1855 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to appeals of certain determinations by an animal control authority or certain courts. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1913 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to a court administrator in certain counties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1960 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the release of bulk criminal history record information by certain individuals and agencies. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1961 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the appointment and duties of criminal magistrates for certain courts in Hidalgo County. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1964 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the imposition of additional fees for filing civil cases and for recording certain documents in Hidalgo County and Cameron County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1970 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to increasing the electronic filing fee for certain courts. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2000 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to jurisdiction and court administration of the El Paso Criminal Law Magistrate Court. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2068 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the Harrison County Court at Law. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 297 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to appeals regarding dangerous dogs. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 349 83-0 (2013) Author: Canales, Terry
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to electronically filing any court document in a criminal case in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 410 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the administration and operation of the appellate judicial system for the Second Court of Appeals District; changing an appellate judicial system court costs fee in certain counties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 616 83-0 (2013) Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to restoring the jurisdiction of the constitutional county court in Glasscock County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 696 83-0 (2013) Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the duties of and the application of the professional prosecutors law to the county attorney in Gonzales County and to the duties of the district attorney for the 25th Judicial District. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 717 83-0 (2013) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the duties of and the application of the professional prosecutors law to the county attorney in Lavaca County and to the duties of the district attorney for the 25th Judicial District. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 745 83-0 (2013) Author: Ashby, Trent Relating to county participation in a program for improvement of collection of court costs, fees, and fines imposed in criminal cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 922 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Atascosa County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1114 83-0 (2013) Author: Raney, John
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to restoring the jurisdiction of the constitutional county court in Brazos County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1196 83-0 (2013) Author: Clardy, Travis Relating to county participation in a program for improvement of collection of court costs, fees, and fines imposed in criminal cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1222 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Chris
Sponsor: 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 1327 83-0 (2013) Author: Lewis, Tryon Relating to increases in the records management and preservation fee and records archive fee imposed by a county clerk. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1375 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to an exemption for certain solo practitioner attorneys from electronic filing fees. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1435 83-0 (2013) Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to certain notices, reports, and descriptions provided by or filed with court and county clerks. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1472 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to jurisdiction over the removal of remains. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1513 83-0 (2013) Author: Lewis, Tryon
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to temporary increases in the records archive fees and the records management and preservation fees charged by district and county clerks. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
HB 1530 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Ken Relating to the authority of a county clerk or district clerk to collect certain fees; imposing certain court fees. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1592 83-0 (2013) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the electronic recording of proceedings in a statutory probate court in Collin County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
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 1702 83-0 (2013) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to staff and support personnel appointed by certain judges. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1728 83-0 (2013) Author: Ashby, Trent
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the use of an unsworn declaration, the disposition of certain court exhibits, and the seal of a constitutional county court or county clerk. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1755 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Diane
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to authorizing the appointment of a public probate administrator; authorizing fees. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/14
HB 1799 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the private practice of law by a judge of the County Court at Law of Starr County on commissioners court approval. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1874 83-0 (2013) Author: Lewis, Tryon
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to an appeal from an interlocutory order of certain courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2003 83-0 (2013) Author: González, Mary Relating to the requirements for the incorporation of certain census-designated places as municipalities. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2116 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Susan | et. al. Relating to the creation of the 1st Multicounty Court at Law composed of Fisher, Mitchell, and Nolan Counties and the abolishment of the County Court at Law of Nolan County; imposing a stenographer's fee. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2147 83-0 (2013) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain county officers and employees in a courthouse. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 2211 83-0 (2013) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the availability on the Internet of reports of political contributions and expenditures filed in connection with certain county judicial offices. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2302 83-0 (2013) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to signing electronic or digital court documents, to the electronic filing system established by the Texas Supreme Court, to the statewide electronic filing system fund, to certain court fees and court costs, and to recovery of electronic filing fees by taxing units; imposing and authorizing certain fees. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2408 83-0 (2013) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the confidentiality of information in ad valorem tax appraisal records that identifies the home address of certain judges. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2409 83-0 (2013) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to a court administrator hired by a statutory probate court. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2470 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to venue for actions to revoke certain medical powers of attorney. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2935 83-0 (2013) Author: Hunter, Todd
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a legal action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3136 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the jurisdiction and powers of a criminal law hearing officer in Cameron County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3153 83-0 (2013) Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of, and practice in courts in, the judicial branch of state government and the composition of certain juvenile boards; imposing a fee. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
HB 3314 83-0 (2013) Author: Kuempel, John
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to instruction and continuing education requirements for certain court clerks. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3510 83-0 (2013) Author: Ritter, Allan Relating to the election of board members for emergency services districts in certain counties. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3661 83-0 (2013) Author: Paddie, Chris Relating to the Harrison County Court at Law. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3669 83-0 (2013) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the recusal or disqualification of a statutory probate judge or other judge authorized to hear probate, guardianship, or mental health matters, and the subsequent assignment of another judge. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3670 83-0 (2013) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Travis County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3796 83-0 (2013) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to authorization for biweekly installment payments for the compensation of certain justices, judges, and district attorneys. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3826 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to authorizing fees deducted from court registry funds. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3861 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the creation of a statutory probate court in Cameron County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3863 83-0 (2013) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to the creation of magistrates in Guadalupe County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3865 83-0 (2013) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Jim Wells County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3908 83-0 (2013) Author: Cook, Byron Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law of Navarro County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3919 83-0 (2013) Author: Lavender, George Relating to the County Court at Law of Lamar County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3952 83-0 (2013) Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the composition of the juvenile board of Val Verde County. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 262 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the reporting of criminal disposition completeness percentage data. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 356 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to the audit of court registry funds in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 387 83-0 (2013) Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to county participation in a program for improvement of collection of court costs, fees, and fines imposed in criminal cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 388 83-0 (2013) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to county participation in a program for improvement of collection of court costs, fees, and fines imposed in criminal cases. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
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 560 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorization for biweekly installment payments for the compensation of certain justices, judges, and district attorneys. House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 677 83-0 (2013) Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the electronic recording of proceedings in a statutory probate court in Collin County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 739 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to authorizing fees deducted from court registry funds. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 891 83-0 (2013) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Atascosa County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 896 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig | et. al. Relating to the administration and operation of the appellate judicial system for the Second Court of Appeals District. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
SB 1080 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a study on the adequacy and appropriateness of additional compensation paid to certain county judges. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1083 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to an appeal from an interlocutory order of certain courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1090 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the manufacture, distribution, sale, and provision of alcoholic beverages and the regulation of those activities. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1146 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to the establishment of the statewide electronic filing system fund and to certain court fees and court costs to fund the account; imposing fees. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1229 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to increases in the records archive fees and the records management and preservation fees charged by district and county clerks. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1265 83-0 (2013) Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the election of board members for emergency services districts in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1328 83-0 (2013) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to the authority of a statutory probate court in Collin County to hear and determine certain matters pending in a district or statutory county court. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1471 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the recusal or disqualification of a statutory probate judge or other judge authorized to hear probate, guardianship, or mental health matters, and the subsequent assignment of another judge. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1513 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the interlocutory appeal of a denial of a motion to dismiss in an action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1629 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to the operation and administration of, and practice and procedures in courts in, the judicial branch of state government. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 1671 83-0 (2013) Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the fines for and other enforcement of laws providing for the operation of oversize or overweight vehicles; creating an offense. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1797 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Travis County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1806 83-0 (2013) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the Harrison County Court at Law. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1818 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the creation of a statutory probate court in Cameron County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1827 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob
Sponsor: Gooden, Lance
Relating to an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Rockwall County courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1880 83-0 (2013) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to the County Court at Law of Lamar County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1888 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Jim Wells County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1891 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the imposition of an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Travis County courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 322 82-0 (2011) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to the eligibility of a former or retired statutory probate court judge for assignment as a visiting judge. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Considered in Calendars
HB 462 82-0 (2011) Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim Relating to the assignment of special judges in county courts in certain counties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 734 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the jurisdiction of constitutional county courts over truancy cases and the appointment of magistrates to hear truancy cases in certain counties. House: Public Education
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 789 82-0 (2011) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to the duties of and the application of the professional prosecutors law to the county attorneys in Gonzales and Lavaca Counties and to the duties of the district attorney for the 25th Judicial District. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 799 82-0 (2011) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to where certain justice of the peace courts may be held. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 809 82-0 (2011) Author: Darby, Drew Relating to the use of certain fees collected for pretrial intervention programs offered in a county. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 948 82-0 (2011) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Willacy County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1173 82-0 (2011) Author: Riddle, Debbie
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the release on bond of certain persons arrested for a misdemeanor without a warrant in certain counties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1252 82-0 (2011) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to the powers and duties of criminal law magistrates in Tarrant County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1573 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to certain pretrial and post-trial procedures and testing in a criminal case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1678 82-0 (2011) Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the employment of an elections administrator. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1693 82-0 (2011) Author: Cain, Erwin Relating to the jurisdiction of, civil fees assessed by, and the administration of the county court at law of Lamar County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Received from the House
HB 1837 82-0 (2011) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to guardianships and alternatives to guardianship for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1897 82-0 (2011) Author: Flynn, Dan
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the jurisdiction of, number of jurors in, and the clerk serving the County Court at Law of Van Zandt County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1931 82-0 (2011) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to a person who may serve as a special judge in certain civil and family law matters. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2027 82-0 (2011) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to a declaration of origin. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2046 82-0 (2011) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to decedents' estates. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2132 82-0 (2011) Author: Reynolds, Ron
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of magistrates in certain counties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
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 2330 82-0 (2011) Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the statutory county courts in Wise County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2372 82-0 (2011) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to the recusal or disqualification of a statutory probate court judge and subsequent assignment of another judge. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2676 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to the appointment of bailiffs in certain Dallas County courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2679 82-0 (2011) Author: Smith, Todd | et. al. Relating to appeals regarding dangerous dogs. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2717 82-0 (2011) Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the duties and responsibilities of certain county officials and the functions of county government. House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3047 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the powers of a criminal law hearing officer in Cameron County. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 3077 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to a verification of the incarceration of an accused person in a criminal case for the purpose of discharging a surety's liability on a bail bond. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3313 82-0 (2011) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to the electronic recording of proceedings in a statutory probate court in Collin County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3330 82-0 (2011) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to the inventory and appraisement requirement of personal representatives of decedents' estates pending in a statutory probate court in Collin County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3436 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Webb County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3443 82-0 (2011) Author: Jackson, Jim Relating to the judicial immunity and powers of certain magistrates. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3445 82-0 (2011) Author: Jackson, Jim Relating to the operation and administration of the judicial branch of state government. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3572 82-0 (2011) Author: King, Susan Relating to the creation of the 1st Multicounty Court at Law composed of Fisher and Nolan Counties and the abolishment of the County Court at Law of Nolan County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3838 82-0 (2011) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to the appointment of bailiffs for certain courts in Cameron County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3844 82-0 (2011) Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Burnet County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3850 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the county attorney of Oldham County and the district attorney for the 287th Judicial District. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3851 82-0 (2011) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 287th Judicial District. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3856 82-0 (2011) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the proceedings that may be referred to and the powers of a criminal law magistrate in Travis County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3858 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the jurisdiction of a county criminal court at law in Harris County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HCR 182 82-0 (2011) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1198. Signed by the Governor
HR 2690 82-0 (2011) Author: Hartnett, Will Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1198. 3 hr. notice-for consideration
SB 255 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the jurisdiction of constitutional county courts over truancy cases and the appointment of magistrates to hear truancy cases in certain counties. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 283 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Scott, Connie
Relating to the appointment of associate judges in child protective services cases. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
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 483 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to the powers and duties of criminal law magistrates in Tarrant County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 685 82-0 (2011) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the release on bond of certain persons arrested for a misdemeanor without a warrant in certain counties. 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 845 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the filing of a copy of certain records related to the release of accused persons on personal bond. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 877 82-0 (2011) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to a verification of the incarceration of an accused person in a criminal case for the purpose of discharging a surety's liability on a bail bond. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 882 82-0 (2011) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the filing of a copy of certain records related to the release of accused persons on personal bond. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1131 82-0 (2011) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to the creation of magistrates in certain counties. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1141 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the jurisdiction of the 228th District Court. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1196 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to guardianships and alternatives to guardianship for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1198 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to decedents' estates. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
SB 1218 82-0 (2011) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the statutory county courts in Wise County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1228 82-0 (2011) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the duties of district clerks regarding certain electronic filing systems. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1242 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the judicial immunity and powers of certain magistrates. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1607 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John Relating to the duties and responsibilities of certain county officials and the functions of county government. Senate: Jurisprudence Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1717 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of the judicial branch of state government. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
SB 1850 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to appeals regarding cruelly treated animals. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1887 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs in certain county criminal courts of Tarrant County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1929 82-0 (2011) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 287th Judicial District. Senate: Jurisprudence Received from the Senate
SR 1254 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Jose Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1198. Reported enrolled
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 228 81-0 (2009) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to a defendant's payment of the costs of legal services provided by court-appointed counsel in a criminal case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named
HB 264 81-0 (2009) Author: Berman, Leo Relating to the date that an increase in the salary of a member of a county commissioners court may take effect. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 458 81-0 (2009) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to limitations on the number of dogs at a residence in certain counties. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
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 659 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al. Relating to the appointment of magistrates to hear truancy cases in certain counties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 692 81-0 (2009) Author: Solomons, Burt Relating to the jurisdiction of statutory county courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 728 81-0 (2009) Author: Cook, Byron Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Navarro County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 755 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al. Relating to the creation of the county and district court technology fund; imposing a fee. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 763 81-0 (2009) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to the recusal or disqualification of a statutory probate court judge and subsequent assignment of another judge. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 765 81-0 (2009) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to supplemental payments made to certain statutory probate court judges. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
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 966 81-0 (2009) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Sixth Court of Appeals District. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 967 81-0 (2009) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Twelfth Court of Appeals District. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1044 81-0 (2009) Author: Lewis, Tryon Relating to the fees assessed in certain cases filed in the Ector County courts at law. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 1046 81-0 (2009) Author: Homer, Mark | et. al. Relating to the appeals process in the disposition of cruelly treated animals. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1284 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the creation of a court record preservation fund; imposing a fee. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1296 81-0 (2009) Author: Orr, Rob Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Bosque County and the composition of the Bosque, Comanche, and Hamilton Counties juvenile board. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1581 81-0 (2009) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Van Zandt County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1682 81-0 (2009) Author: Cook, Byron
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Navarro County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1750 81-0 (2009) Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Brazoria County. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1809 81-0 (2009) Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to proceedings in a statutory probate court during the judge's absence. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1860 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to an additional filing fee for civil cases filed in certain courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1873 81-0 (2009) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to the creation of three additional county courts at law in Bexar County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 1925 81-0 (2009) Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the compensation of certain court administrators. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1926 81-0 (2009) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Seventh Court of Appeals District. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2059 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to certain pretrial and post-trial procedures in a criminal case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2232 81-0 (2009) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Fannin County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2234 81-0 (2009) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain judges to take the bar examination. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2367 81-0 (2009) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to venue or transfer of certain probate matters and guardianship matters. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2389 81-0 (2009) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to supplemental breath alcohol testing court costs and the distribution of those costs in certain counties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2766 81-0 (2009) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Relating to the jurisdiction and operation of the district courts in McLennan County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2824 81-0 (2009) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to appointment of counsel in appeals of certain eviction suits. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2835 81-0 (2009) Author: Marquez, Marisa
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the delegation of duties of a county judge in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3002 81-0 (2009) Author: Homer, Mark
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to certain duties, functions, and procedures of county clerks, district clerks, and local registrars. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3086 81-0 (2009) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to jurisdiction of probate proceedings and proceedings regarding powers of attorney and certain trusts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3274 81-0 (2009) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al. Relating to a declaration of origin. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3289 81-0 (2009) Author: Berman, Leo Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Smith County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 3315 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzales, Veronica Relating to the employment and powers of, and procedures for matters referred to, a statutory probate court associate judge. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3324 81-0 (2009) Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim Relating to the assignment of special judges in county courts in certain counties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3417 81-0 (2009) Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the jurisdiction of criminal law hearing officers in Cameron County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3549 81-0 (2009) Author: Gattis, Dan Relating to the qualifications of statutory county court judges. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3637 81-0 (2009) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to filing fees in civil actions and proceedings and the use of those fees, to costs on conviction in certain courts, to money paid into the registry of a court in certain counties, and to the appointment of counsel in certain suits. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3708 81-0 (2009) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to the appointment and qualifications of bailiffs for certain courts in Cameron County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3710 81-0 (2009) Author: Homer, Mark Relating to consideration of district court cases by judges of certain constitutional county courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3711 81-0 (2009) Author: Homer, Mark Relating to the jurisdiction of constitutional county courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
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 3845 81-0 (2009) Author: Dunnam, Jim Relating to the designation of a courthouse or building in a courthouse square in certain counties as a state archeological landmark. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 3879 81-0 (2009) Author: Miklos, Robert Relating to the option of providing electronic recordings of proceedings in the municipal court of record for the City of Houston. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4370 81-0 (2009) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to the authority of Harris County probate judges to sign orders and act on each other's behalf in the event of their absence, disqualification, or incapacity. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4379 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to certain pretrial and post-trial procedures in a criminal case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named
HB 4518 81-0 (2009) Author: Homer, Mark Relating to district court cases that may be considered by judges of constitutional county courts located within the 76th Judicial District and 276th Judicial District. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 4529 81-0 (2009) Author: Chavez, Norma
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to court reporter service fees in certain counties. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 4685 81-0 (2009) Author: Homer, Mark
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the County Court of Titus County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 4709 81-0 (2009) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Van Zandt County and to the composition of the Van Zandt County Juvenile Board. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 4718 81-0 (2009) Author: Lewis, Tryon
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the fees assessed in certain cases filed in the Ector County courts at law. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4741 81-0 (2009) Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation of three additional county courts at law in Bexar County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4760 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the minimum salary that must be paid to county court at law judges in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 4793 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of two additional county courts at law in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 4821 81-0 (2009) Author: Brown, Betty Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Kaufman County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4822 81-0 (2009) Author: Vaught, Allen Relating to the jurisdiction and preference of certain county criminal courts in Dallas County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4833 81-0 (2009) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the creation of district courts and statutory county courts and to the composition of juvenile boards in certain counties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
SB 407 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the appointment of magistrates to hear truancy cases in certain counties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 408 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: 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 477 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to eligibility for assignment as a visiting judge. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 658 81-0 (2009) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Sixth Court of Appeals District. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 659 81-0 (2009) Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Twelfth Court of Appeals District. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 683 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the employment, powers, and duties of and procedures for matters referred to a statutory probate court judge or associate judge. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 742 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the qualifications to serve as an associate judge or visiting associate judge in certain family law proceedings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 922 81-0 (2009) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the powers and duties of certain magistrates. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 925 81-0 (2009) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the creation of a court record preservation fund; imposing a fee. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
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 1208 81-0 (2009) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Seventh Court of Appeals District. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1267 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to transfer of certain probate matters and guardianship matters. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1287 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce Relating to certain health-related reports, records, and information. Senate: Health & Human Services No action taken in committee
SB 1384 81-0 (2009) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to permissive interlocutory appeals in civil actions. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1580 81-0 (2009) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the imposition and use of certain court costs for breath alcohol testing programs. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1740 81-0 (2009) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to the creation of three additional county courts at law in Bexar County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
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
SB 1875 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to a declaration of origin. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 2115 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the jurisdiction of criminal law hearing officers in Cameron County. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2229 81-0 (2009) Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: Orr, Rob
Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Bosque County and the composition of the Bosque, Comanche, and Hamilton Counties juvenile board. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 2230 81-0 (2009) Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the jurisdiction and operation of the district courts in McLennan County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 2469 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the creation of two additional county courts at law in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 2563 81-0 (2009) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Kaufman County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 181 80-0 (2007) Author: Brown, Betty Relating to the scope of a county program to improve the collection of court costs, fees, and fines imposed in criminal cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
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 290 80-0 (2007) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the fee charged for depositing a will during a testator's life. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 377 80-0 (2007) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Relating to the appointment of magistrates in McLennan County. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary
HB 682 80-0 (2007) Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Montgomery County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 840 80-0 (2007) Author: Chavez, Norma Relating to the creation of additional county criminal courts at law in El Paso County. House: Judiciary Withdrawn from schedule
HB 990 80-0 (2007) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to the statutory probate court of Collin County. 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 1346 80-0 (2007) Author: Latham, Thomas
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to continuing education for truancy magistrates in certain counties. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1442 80-0 (2007) Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al. Relating to compensation paid to statutory county court judges and certain fees collected by statutory county courts. House: Judiciary Left pending in committee
HB 1488 80-0 (2007) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the creation of an additional statutory county court in Travis County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 1602 80-0 (2007) Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to venue in civil actions under the Jones Act. House: Civil Practices
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1709 80-0 (2007) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to bonds required of guardians and other personal representatives. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1761 80-0 (2007) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1930 80-0 (2007) Author: Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to gifts and grants for financing or assisting the operation of the office of county attorney in Brown County. House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2109 80-0 (2007) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to additional criminal law magistrates in Bexar County and proceedings before those magistrates. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2359 80-0 (2007) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the collection of certain filing fees by statutory probate courts for deposit in the judicial fund, the use of those deposits, and the remittance of the excess of those deposits. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2469 80-0 (2007) Author: Merritt, Tommy Relating to the compensation paid to a statutory county court judge in Gregg County. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary
HB 2766 80-0 (2007) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the location at which certain courts may conduct proceedings following certain disasters. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2967 80-0 (2007) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a performance bond required of a statutory probate court judge. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2968 80-0 (2007) Author: Truitt, Vicki Relating to the use of an electronic broadcast system to conduct certain hearings regarding court-ordered mental health services. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3060 80-0 (2007) Author: Peña, Aaron
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to issuance by a court of a capias, a capias pro fine, or an arrest warrant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3402 80-0 (2007) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Relating to the appointment of magistrates in McLennan County. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary
HB 3460 80-0 (2007) Author: Paxton, Ken
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the statutory probate court of Collin County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3802 80-0 (2007) Author: Vaught, Allen Relating to the assignment of a visiting judge in a criminal matter. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary
HB 3884 80-0 (2007) Author: Gattis, Dan Relating to the qualifications of statutory county court judges. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary
HB 3930 80-0 (2007) Author: Homer, Mark | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the appeals process in the disposition of cruelly treated animals. House: Judiciary
Senate: Criminal Justice
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . .
HB 3992 80-0 (2007) Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the county courts at law in Parker County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 4007 80-0 (2007) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the county courts at law in Nueces County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 4008 80-0 (2007) Author: Chavez, Norma
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the creation of additional county criminal courts at law in El Paso County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 4039 80-0 (2007) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the appointment of magistrates in McLennan County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 4048 80-0 (2007) Author: Miller, Sid Relating to the jurisdiction of a county court at law in Erath County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 4082 80-0 (2007) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the creation of an additional statutory county court in Hunt County and the administration, operation, and jurisdiction of statutory county courts in that county. House: Judiciary Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4094 80-0 (2007) Author: Swinford, David
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the fees assessed in certain cases filed in the Midland County courts at law. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 4107 80-0 (2007) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the appointment and duties of criminal magistrates for certain courts in Nueces County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 4125 80-0 (2007) Author: Merritt, Tommy Relating to the compensation paid to a statutory county court judge in Gregg County. House: Judiciary Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 4136 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the jurisdiction of the statutory county court in Val Verde County. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary
HB 4139 80-0 (2007) Author: Flynn, Dan
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Van Zandt County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 406 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to a motion for the recusal or disqualification of a statutory probate court judge. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 600 80-0 (2007) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to compensation paid to statutory county court judges and certain court-related fees. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 618 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: 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 660 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the creation of an additional statutory county court in Travis County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/08
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 928 80-0 (2007) Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al. Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Montgomery County. Senate: Jurisprudence Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1125 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario | et. al.
Sponsor: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to statutory probate court associate judges. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 1279 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to procedures occurring after a determination of a defendant's incompetency to stand trial. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1297 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to additional criminal law magistrates in Bexar County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate refuses to concur-reported
SB 1404 80-0 (2007) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to criminal law hearing officers in certain counties. House: Judiciary
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1413 80-0 (2007) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: 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 1416 80-0 (2007) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the amount of a judgment that may be appealed from small claims court. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1538 80-0 (2007) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to venue in civil actions under the Jones Act. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1799 80-0 (2007) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to a performance bond required of a statutory probate court judge. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 1890 80-0 (2007) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the salary of the judge of a county court at law in Hidalgo County. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
SB 1951 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the creation, operation, and officers of certain courts and juvenile boards. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
SB 1973 80-0 (2007) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to the statutory court at law in Erath County. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
SB 1976 80-0 (2007) Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the composition of the McLennan County Juvenile Board. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 2009 80-0 (2007) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Garcia, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in the city of Corpus Christi. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 2016 80-0 (2007) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to the compensation paid to a statutory county court judge in Gregg County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 2018 80-0 (2007) Author: Deuell, Bob
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the creation of an additional statutory county court in Hunt County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 2024 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the creation of additional county criminal courts at law in El Paso County. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
SB 2025 80-0 (2007) Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the appointment of magistrates in McLennan County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 2028 80-0 (2007) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the appointment and duties of criminal magistrates for certain courts in Nueces County. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee report printed and distributed
SB 2030 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to an additional filing fee for civil cases filed in Hays County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 58 79-0 (2005) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the jurisdiction of the statutory county court of Harrison County over truancy cases. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 147 79-0 (2005) Author: Casteel, Carter Relating to the composition of the Comal County Juvenile Board. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary
HB 413 79-0 (2005) Author: Turner, Sylvester
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the manner of providing notice of a petition or order for the expunction or nondisclosure of certain criminal records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 496 79-0 (2005) Author: Miller, Sid Relating to jurisdiction of the statutory county courts of Erath County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 536 79-0 (2005) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to the jurisdiction of county courts at law in Bexar County. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary
HB 564 79-0 (2005) Author: Gattis, Dan
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Williamson County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 595 79-0 (2005) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law of Randall County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 596 79-0 (2005) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the appointment of judges to the City of Amarillo municipal court. House: Judiciary
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 597 79-0 (2005) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Randall County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 780 79-0 (2005) Author: Solis, Jim | et. al. Relating to the compensation of district judges in Cameron County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 782 79-0 (2005) Author: Haggerty, Pat Relating to the statutory probate courts of El Paso County. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary
HB 788 79-0 (2005) Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the jurisdiction of the district court and the transfer of cases from the county courts in the 50th Judicial District to the district court. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 895 79-0 (2005) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to imposing a fee on a request for a waiver of the waiting period following the issuance of a marriage license. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 968 79-0 (2005) Author: Keel, Terry | et. al. Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Travis County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1035 79-0 (2005) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to certain fees and costs that may be collected from a surety. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1119 79-0 (2005) Author: Frost, Stephen Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Cass County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
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 1279 79-0 (2005) Author: Hope, Ruben Relating to the compensation of official court reporters for statutory county courts in Montgomery County. House: Judiciary No action taken in committee
HB 1326 79-0 (2005) Author: Hope, Ruben | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to community supervision and corrections departments and to the immunity of certain judges for administrative acts in connection with those departments. House: Judiciary
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1394 79-0 (2005) Author: Zedler, Bill
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the appointment of magistrates to serve the municipal court of record in Kennedale. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1404 79-0 (2005) Author: Deshotel, Joe
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the fees collected by a county clerk for certain filings in pending probate actions. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1410 79-0 (2005) Author: Campbell, Scott | et. al. Relating to annual state salary supplements for county judges. House: Judiciary Left pending in committee
HB 1622 79-0 (2005) Author: Pitts, Jim
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Hill County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1905 79-0 (2005) Author: Puente, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the jurisdiction of county courts at law in Bexar County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 1963 79-0 (2005) Author: Quintanilla, Chente Relating to appeal of certain court orders relating to an animal. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary
HB 2033 79-0 (2005) Author: Nixon, Joe Relating to procedures in condemnation proceedings in certain counties. House: Judiciary Left pending in committee
HB 2124 79-0 (2005) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to appointment of counsel in appeals of certain eviction suits. House: Judiciary Left pending in committee
HB 2168 79-0 (2005) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to the liability of a district or county clerk for the release of information that is subsequently expunged or made confidential. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2414 79-0 (2005) Author: Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to jury service in certain counties. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2531 79-0 (2005) Author: Chavez, Norma
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the local administrative judge for the El Paso Council of Judges. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 2672 79-0 (2005) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to jurisdiction and venue in condemnation proceedings. House: Judiciary Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2875 79-0 (2005) Author: Solis, Jim Relating to a statutory probate court judge's authority to transfer certain proceedings from another court to the statutory probate court and to the venue for certain actions brought by or against a guardian, executor, or other personal representative. House: Judiciary Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2913 79-0 (2005) Author: Luna, Vilma
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the jurisdiction of the district courts in Nueces County to receive guilty pleas in and dispose of certain misdemeanor cases. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3098 79-0 (2005) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the composition of the Rockwall County Juvenile Board. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3183 79-0 (2005) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to county and district court filing fees. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary
HB 3263 79-0 (2005) Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the powers and duties of the district attorney and county attorney in Fort Bend County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3366 79-0 (2005) Author: Solis, Jim Relating to security fees in certain civil and criminal cases in Cameron County. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary
HB 3414 79-0 (2005) Author: Keel, Terry Relating to the jurisdiction and operation of the county courts at law in Travis County. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary
HB 3475 79-0 (2005) Author: Haggerty, Pat
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the statutory probate courts of El Paso County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3481 79-0 (2005) Author: Hope, Ruben
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the appointment of magistrates in the district courts and statutory county courts in Montgomery County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3485 79-0 (2005) Author: Oliveira, Rene
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of criminal law hearing officers in Cameron County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3489 79-0 (2005) Author: Dawson, Glenda | et. al.
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the creation of an additional statutory county court in Brazoria County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3541 79-0 (2005) Author: Cook, Robert
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the powers and duties of magistrates in Brazos County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3547 79-0 (2005) Author: Brown, Betty
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Kaufman County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3557 79-0 (2005) Author: Talton, Robert
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to statutory probate court associate judges in certain courts in Harris County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3567 79-0 (2005) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to the compensation of official court reporters for statutory county courts in Webb County. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary
HB 3570 79-0 (2005) Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HJR 87 79-0 (2005) Author: Farabee, David
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the membership of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Filed with the Secretary of State
HR 2198 79-0 (2005) Author: Oliveira, Rene Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3485. Reported enrolled
SB 367 79-0 (2005) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the statutory probate courts of El Paso County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 524 79-0 (2005) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Frost, Stephen
Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Cass County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 534 79-0 (2005) Author: Lindsay, Jon | et. al. Relating to the authority of local public officials in certain counties to enforce certain provisions relating to real property. Senate: Jurisprudence Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 670 79-0 (2005) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the appointment of judges to the City of Amarillo municipal court. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 671 79-0 (2005) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Randall County. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee report printed and distributed
SB 673 79-0 (2005) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law of Randall County. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee report printed and distributed
SB 835 79-0 (2005) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Travis County. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 906 79-0 (2005) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to community supervision and corrections departments and to the immunity of certain judges for administrative acts in connection with those departments. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 916 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the manner of providing notice of a petition or order for the expunction or nondisclosure of certain criminal records. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1216 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to a statutory probate court judge's authority to transfer certain proceedings from another court to the statutory probate court. Senate: Jurisprudence Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1252 79-0 (2005) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to the creation of an additional statutory county court in Brazoria County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 1490 79-0 (2005) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the creation of the office of criminal district attorney of Chambers County, the abolition of the office of county attorney of Chambers County, and the duties of the district attorney for the 253rd Judicial District. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1578 79-0 (2005) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to jurisdiction and venue in condemnation proceedings. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1597 79-0 (2005) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to the appointment of county court magistrates in Bexar County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1825 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the establishment of criminal law hearing officers in Cameron County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1832 79-0 (2005) Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the assignment of judges to hear certain cases in the Harris County civil courts at law. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1868 79-0 (2005) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Kaufman County. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 1875 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Hidalgo County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
SJR 36 79-0 (2005) Author: Lindsay, Jon Proposing a constitutional amendment to include a constitutional county court judge on the membership of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SR 1046 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3485. Reported enrolled
HB 196 78-0 (2003) Author: Cook, Byron Relating to the abolition of the County Court at Law of Navarro County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 213 78-0 (2003) Author: Keel, Terry Relating to the compensation of district judges in Travis County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 223 78-0 (2003) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact noise regulations; providing a criminal penalty. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 327 78-0 (2003) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al. Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Collin County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 338 78-0 (2003) Author: Cook, Byron
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the abolition of the County Court at Law of Navarro County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 496 78-0 (2003) Author: Hill, Fred Relating to the payment of salaries, compensation, and expenses by counties comprising an administrative judicial region. House: Judicial Affairs Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 501 78-0 (2003) Author: Telford, Barry
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court of Marion County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
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 680 78-0 (2003) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to a motion for recusal or disqualification of a statutory probate court judge. House: Judicial Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 687 78-0 (2003) Author: Lewis, Glenn Relating to continuing education requirements for certain court clerks. House: Judicial Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 738 78-0 (2003) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Rockwall County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 813 78-0 (2003) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al. Relating to the collection and use of certain filing fees to fund nonprofit organizations that provide shelter or services to victims of family violence. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 858 78-0 (2003) Author: Goodman, Toby
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the salaries of certain judges in Tarrant County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 871 78-0 (2003) Author: Casteel, Carter
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Comal County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 935 78-0 (2003) Author: Casteel, Carter
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the creation of magistrates in Comal County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1037 78-0 (2003) Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al. Relating to a courthouse security fee collected in certain civil case filings. House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
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 1539 78-0 (2003) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to associate judges for statutory probate courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1666 78-0 (2003) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the courts that may approve a transfer of payment rights under certain structured settlements. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1725 78-0 (2003) Author: Stick, Jack | et. al. Relating to the suspension of a driver's license for a failure to pass a test for intoxication or for a refusal to consent to the taking of a blood or breath specimen to test for alcohol or other intoxicants. House: Law Enforcement Meeting cancelled
HB 1944 78-0 (2003) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the compensation of a statutory probate court judge while assigned as a visiting judge. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1945 78-0 (2003) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to certain fees collected by clerks of county courts and statutory county courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2087 78-0 (2003) Author: Goodman, Toby Relating to the jurisdiction of constitutional county courts over truancy cases and the appointment of magistrates to hear truancy cases in certain counties. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues No action taken in committee
HB 2118 78-0 (2003) Author: Brown, Fred Relating to the appointment and duties of magistrates for certain courts of Brazos County. Filed
HB 2323 78-0 (2003) Author: McReynolds, Jim
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the transfer of certain suits regarding workers' compensation claims. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2401 78-0 (2003) Author: Stick, Jack | et. al. Relating to the criminal law magistrates in Travis County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2402 78-0 (2003) Author: Stick, Jack | et. al.
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the compensation of district judges in Collin and Travis counties. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2431 78-0 (2003) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to jurisdiction of courts with respect to guardianship proceedings. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2432 78-0 (2003) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to jurisdiction of courts with respect to probate proceedings. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2498 78-0 (2003) Author: Luna, Vilma
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law No. 5 of Nueces County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2545 78-0 (2003) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the courts that may review a decision in a contested case under the Administrative Procedure Act. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2748 78-0 (2003) Author: Brown, Fred Relating to the magistrates in Brazos County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3081 78-0 (2003) Author: Casteel, Carter Relating to records and proceedings held in auxiliary facilities outside certain county seats. House: County Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3461 78-0 (2003) Author: Canales, Gabi
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the duties of the district attorney for the 156th Judicial District. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3553 78-0 (2003) Author: Brown, Betty Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Henderson County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3557 78-0 (2003) Author: Hamilton, Mike | et. al. Relating to the county courts at law in Orange County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3568 78-0 (2003) Author: Solis, Jim
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the jurisdiction of the county courts at law in Cameron County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Testimony taken in committee
HB 3572 78-0 (2003) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to the duties and salary of the county attorney in Swisher County and the duties of the district attorney for the 64th Judicial District. House: Judicial Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3577 78-0 (2003) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the County Court at Law of Randall County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3595 78-0 (2003) Author: Chavez, Norma
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the statutory county courts in El Paso County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3597 78-0 (2003) Author: Dawson, Glenda
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the abolition of the County Court at Law of Matagorda County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3600 78-0 (2003) Author: King, Phil Relating to jurisdiction, practice, and procedures of county courts at law in Parker County and to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Parker County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3605 78-0 (2003) Author: Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the jurisdiction of a county court at law in Hood County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3611 78-0 (2003) Author: Stick, Jack Relating to the compensation of statutory county court judges in Travis County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3630 78-0 (2003) Author: Seaman, Gene Relating to the County Court at Law of Aransas County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HJR 64 78-0 (2003) Author: Farabee, David Proposing a constitutional amendment to include a constitutional county judge on the membership of State Commission on Judicial Conduct. House: Judicial Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 105 78-0 (2003) Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al. Relating to the abolition of the County Court at Law of Navarro County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 167 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Collin County. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 358 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the jurisdiction of constitutional county courts over truancy cases and the appointment of magistrates to hear truancy cases in certain counties. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 468 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Comal County. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 629 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the creation of magistrates in Comal County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 670 78-0 (2003) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Rockwall County. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 749 78-0 (2003) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to continuing education requirements for certain court clerks. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/04
SB 922 78-0 (2003) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the appointments and duties of Tarrant County criminal magistrates. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1206 78-0 (2003) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to procedures in condemnation proceedings in a county civil court at law in Harris County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1552 78-0 (2003) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the creation and composition of certain county courts at law. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
SB 1564 78-0 (2003) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Casteel, Carter
Relating to records and proceedings held in auxiliary facilities outside certain county seats. House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1724 78-0 (2003) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the jurisdiction of statutory county courts. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1794 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Stick, Jack
Relating to the criminal law magistrates in Travis County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1801 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact noise regulations; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1841 78-0 (2003) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Henderson County. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 1891 78-0 (2003) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law No. 5 of Nueces County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1915 78-0 (2003) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the terms of court of the 9th Judicial District. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1940 78-0 (2003) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Seaman, Gene
Relating to the County Court at Law of Aransas County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 75 78-1 (2003) Author: Smith, Wayne Relating to the power of a commissioners court in certain counties to expand the jurisdiction of a county civil court at law to include condemnation proceedings. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 10 78-1 (2003) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to procedures in condemnation proceedings in a county civil court at law in certain counties. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 5 78-2 (2003) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to procedures in condemnation proceedings in a county civil court at law in certain counties. Filed
HB 62 77-0 (2001) Author: Wolens, Steven | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the authority of certain courts to try civil cases at institutions of higher education and other schools. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 200 77-0 (2001) Author: Pitts, Jim
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Ellis County and to the jurisdiction of the county courts at law in that county. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 250 77-0 (2001) Author: Hope, Ruben | et. al. Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 4 of Montgomery County and to the jurisdiction, operation, and administration of the county courts at law in Montgomery County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 452 77-0 (2001) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the operation of certain programs by personal bond offices and the imposition of certain fees and costs. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 469 77-0 (2001) Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al. Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Denton County and to the jurisdiction of and certain procedure in that court. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 485 77-0 (2001) Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the composition of the 83rd Judicial District and to the election of the district attorney for that district. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 535 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to recording information concerning appointment of certain visiting judges. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 536 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory probate court and other courts of record in certain matters. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 538 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to jurisdiction of statutory probate courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 664 77-0 (2001) Author: Keel, Terry | et. al. Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law Number 4 of Travis County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 665 77-0 (2001) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact noise regulations; providing a criminal penalty. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 689 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of statutory probate courts and to conforming procedures for transferring juvenile proceedings to certain courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
HB 728 77-0 (2001) Author: Turner, Bob Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law of Brown County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 730 77-0 (2001) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto Relating to collection and use of certain filing fees to assist persons providing shelter or services to victims of family violence. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 735 77-0 (2001) Author: King, Tracy Relating to providing mandatory venue for a civil action arising under an oil and gas lease. House: Civil Practices Left pending in committee
HB 763 77-0 (2001) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al. Relating to the creation, jurisdiction, and administration of the Probate Court No. 1 of Collin County and to the administration of the county courts at law of Collin County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 875 77-0 (2001) Author: Junell, Robert Relating to the authority of a county judge to conduct certain inquests. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 888 77-0 (2001) Author: Ramsay, Tom Relating to the authority of a county judge to conduct certain inquests. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 900 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the administration of statutory probate courts and to the assignment of statutory probate court judges. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 922 77-0 (2001) Author: Tillery, Dale Relating to the detention and transportation of a person admitted to a county mental health facility for mental health services. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1041 77-0 (2001) Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the jurisdiction of County Criminal Court No. 10 of Tarrant County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1061 77-0 (2001) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the filing of reports of political contributions and expenditures in regard to an office of a statutory county court. House: Judicial Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1111 77-0 (2001) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to the authority of a county judge to delegate to another county officer the duty to hear applications for mass gatherings. House: County Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1197 77-0 (2001) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to the evidentiary standard used in certain judicial proceedings to bypass parental notice of a minor's abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1219 77-0 (2001) Author: Solomons, Burt Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Denton County and to the jurisdiction of and certain procedure in that court. House: Judicial Affairs Subcommittee members named
HB 1220 77-0 (2001) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to payments made to certain counties from the judicial fund and to the creation and use of a contributions fund in each of those counties. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1355 77-0 (2001) Author: Berman, Leo Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Bullard. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1394 77-0 (2001) Author: Berman, Leo
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Bullard. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1607 77-0 (2001) Author: Chavez, Norma Relating to the creation of additional statutory county courts in El Paso County and to the administration, jurisdiction, and operation of statutory and district courts in that county. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1658 77-0 (2001) Author: Ritter, Allan
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the duty of a county to notify the Texas Department of Criminal Justice regarding certain dismissals of criminal cases. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1741 77-0 (2001) Author: Dunnam, Jim Relating to an appeal from the issuance of a protective order. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 1765 77-0 (2001) Author: Turner, Bob
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law of Brown County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/27/01
HB 1791 77-0 (2001) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Guadalupe County. House: Judicial Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1824 77-0 (2001) Author: Hope, Ruben | et. al. Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 4 of Montgomery County and to the jurisdiction, operation, and administration of the county courts at law in Montgomery County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1830 77-0 (2001) Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al. Relating to the composition of the third and eighth administrative judicial regions. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1881 77-0 (2001) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the juvenile board of Kendall County. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1979 77-0 (2001) Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the creation of additional statutory county courts in El Paso County and to the administration, jurisdiction, and operation of statutory and district courts in that county. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/02
HB 1989 77-0 (2001) Author: Hamric, Peggy
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the authority of a judge of a statutory county court to hear certain alcoholic beverage permit or license applications. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1999 77-0 (2001) Author: Cook, Robert
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of a magistrate in certain counties to issue a search warrant for certain property or items. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2096 77-0 (2001) Author: Goodman, Toby Relating to the composition of the third and eighth administrative judicial regions. House: Judicial Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2148 77-0 (2001) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the transfer of certain cases by a juvenile court. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 2167 77-0 (2001) Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law Number 4 of Travis County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2300 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to certain fees collected by clerks and to the use of certain of those fees for salaries of county judges and for services for victims of family violence. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2307 77-0 (2001) Author: Clark, Ron
Sponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Cooke County, to the jurisdiction of the County Court of Cooke County, and to an exemption from certain judicial training and instruction for the judge of the county court. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2314 77-0 (2001) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Denton County and to the jurisdiction of and certain procedure in that court. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2315 77-0 (2001) Author: Solomons, Burt Relating to the administration and jurisdiction of the statutory county courts in Denton County and to the operation of the statutory probate court in Denton County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2347 77-0 (2001) Author: Raymond, Richard
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a court fee to be used for courthouse security in Webb County. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2534 77-0 (2001) Author: Brown, Fred Relating to the appointment and duties of magistrates for certain courts of Brazos County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2554 77-0 (2001) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the transfer of a court's continuing jurisdiction in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 2633 77-0 (2001) Author: Homer, Mark Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to and the compensation of the county attorney of Rains County. House: Judicial Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2679 77-0 (2001) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to the authority of the judges of the county courts at law in Nueces County to impanel general jury panels for service in certain courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2814 77-0 (2001) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the operation of statutory probate courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
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 2873 77-0 (2001) Author: Uher, D.R.
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to fees charged by district and county clerks for copies of records. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3203 77-0 (2001) Author: Jones, Jesse
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to updating address information on a list used to reconstitute the jury wheel. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3248 77-0 (2001) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the creation of the County Criminal Court at Law of Hidalgo County. House: Judicial Affairs Reported favorably as substituted
HB 3296 77-0 (2001) Author: Goodman, Toby
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the compensation of certain retired judges while assigned as visiting judges. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3627 77-0 (2001) Author: Hope, Ruben
Sponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 4 of Montgomery County and to the jurisdiction, operation, and administration of the county courts at law in Montgomery County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/02
HB 3632 77-0 (2001) Author: Farabee, David
Sponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the jurisdiction of a county court at law in Wichita County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3637 77-0 (2001) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the County Court at Law of Burnet County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3643 77-0 (2001) Author: Seaman, Gene
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law of Aransas County and to the jurisdiction of the County Court of Aransas County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3645 77-0 (2001) Author: Merritt, Tommy Relating to the jurisdiction of and composition of juries in the County Court at Law of Gregg County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3646 77-0 (2001) Author: Kitchen, Ann | et. al.
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the jurisdiction of and procedure in a county court at law in Travis County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3649 77-0 (2001) Author: Merritt, Tommy
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the jurisdiction of and composition of juries in the County Court at Law of Gregg County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 3663 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the jurisdiction of a county criminal court at law in Harris County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3666 77-0 (2001) Author: Miller, Sid
Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law of Erath County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3678 77-0 (2001) Author: Gray, Patricia
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the creation of an additional statutory county court in Galveston County and to the administration, operation, and jurisdiction of the statutory courts in that county. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3686 77-0 (2001) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Hood County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3694 77-0 (2001) Author: Solis, Jim
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an annual salary supplement paid by Cameron County to the local administrative district judge in Cameron County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3695 77-0 (2001) Author: Merritt, Tommy
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Gregg County. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3696 77-0 (2001) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 5 of Hidalgo County, to redesignating the County Court at Law No. 3 of Hidalgo County as the Probate Court of Hidalgo County, and to the jurisdiction of the statutory county courts in Hidalgo County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HCR 133 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study funding mechanisms for drug courts. House: House Administration Left pending in committee
HCR 302 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 689. Signed by the Governor
HCR 325 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make a technical correction in H.B. No. 900. Signed by the Governor
HJR 8 77-0 (2001) Author: Puente, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the election and terms of office of the judges of County Courts at Law Nos. 10, 11, and 12 of Bexar County, Texas. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
HR 1350 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 900. 1 hr. notice-for consideration
SB 142 77-0 (2001) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the authority of a judge of a district or county court to try a civil case at an institution of higher education. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 194 77-0 (2001) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the creation, jurisdiction, and administration of the Probate Court No. 1 of Collin County and to the administration of the county courts at law of Collin County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 286 77-0 (2001) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the authority of a county judge to delegate to another county officer the duty to hear applications for mass gatherings. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 290 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to providing mandatory venue for a civil action arising under an oil and gas lease. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 432 77-0 (2001) Author: Carona, John Relating to the transportation of certain persons admitted to a county mental health facility for mental health services. Senate: Health & Human Services Committee report printed and distributed
SB 683 77-0 (2001) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the creation of additional statutory county courts in El Paso County and to the administration, jurisdiction, and operation of statutory and district courts in that county. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee report printed and distributed
SB 747 77-0 (2001) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Bullard. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations No action taken in committee
SB 774 77-0 (2001) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the composition of the third and eighth administrative judicial regions. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 797 77-0 (2001) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Guadalupe County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 954 77-0 (2001) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the jurisdiction of and procedure in a county court at law in Travis County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1003 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to the authority of a judge of a statutory county court to hear certain alcoholic beverage permit or license applications. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1093 77-0 (2001) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Denton County and to the jurisdiction of and certain procedure in that court. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1094 77-0 (2001) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the administration and jurisdiction of the statutory county courts in Denton County and to the operation of the statutory probate court in Denton County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1113 77-0 (2001) Author: Cain, David
Sponsor: Homer, Mark
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to and the compensation of the county attorney of Rains County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1412 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to the inspection of, and enforcement by certain county attorneys of regulations relating to, nursing homes and intermediate care facilities by certain county attorneys. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1434 77-0 (2001) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Brown, Fred
Relating to the appointment and duties of magistrates for certain courts of Brazos County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1436 77-0 (2001) Author: West, Royce Relating to an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Dallas County courts. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1628 77-0 (2001) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the jurisdiction of statutory probate courts and to conforming procedures for transferring juvenile proceedings to certain courts. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1691 77-0 (2001) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to judicial review under the Administrative Procedure Act of state agency orders and decisions and of the validity of agency rules. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1779 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law of Aransas County and to the jurisdiction of the County Court of Aransas County. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations No action taken in committee
SB 1786 77-0 (2001) Author: Haywood, Tom Relating to the jurisdiction of a county court at law in Wichita County. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations No action taken in committee
SB 1787 77-0 (2001) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the composition of the 83rd Judicial District and to the election of the district attorney for that district. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1808 77-0 (2001) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Navarro County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1810 77-0 (2001) Author: Sibley, David
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Hood County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
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 116 76-0 (1999) Author: Smith, Todd
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to judicial review of a decision by a municipal board of adjustment. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
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 561 76-0 (1999) Author: Puente, Robert | et. al. Relating to the creation of three county courts at law in Bexar County. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 572 76-0 (1999) Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al. Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Fort Bend County. House: Judicial Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 702 76-0 (1999) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to the qualifications of justices of the peace in certain counties. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 707 76-0 (1999) Author: Tillery, Dale
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to dismissal of an inspection certificate violation. House: Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 731 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to municipal courts of record. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 777 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory probate court in certain guardianship matters. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 778 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory probate court in certain matters relating to decedents' estates. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 928 76-0 (1999) Author: Junell, Robert | et. al. Relating to the annual salary supplement paid by the state to certain county judges. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 976 76-0 (1999) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al. Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Collin County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 977 76-0 (1999) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al. Relating to the redesignation of County Court at Law No. 1 of Collin County as Probate Court of Collin County. House: Judicial Affairs Subcommittee members named
HB 1117 76-0 (1999) Author: Solis, Jim Relating to the jurisdiction of the statutory county courts of Cameron County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1123 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the salaries of certain county court judges. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1142 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to records of probate and guardianship proceedings. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1177 76-0 (1999) Author: Junell, Robert
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to permissible uses of courthouse security fund and municipal court building security fund. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1187 76-0 (1999) Author: Hilbert, Paul
Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to filing a petition that initiates a condemnation proceeding. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
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 1282 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the appointment of probate masters for certain courts. House: Judicial Affairs Subcommittee members named
HB 1350 76-0 (1999) Author: Solis, Jim
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the jurisdiction of the statutory county courts of Cameron County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1477 76-0 (1999) Author: Oliveira, Rene
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the amount of court costs imposed for the support of the county law library. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1605 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the transfer of cases by statutory probate courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1606 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the assignment of visiting judges in certain county courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1607 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the assignment of a statutory probate court judge to hear a contested probate or guardianship matter. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 1608 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the authority of certain county judges to engage in the private practice of law. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1633 76-0 (1999) Author: Krusee, Mike | et. al. Relating to the appointment and duties of criminal magistrates for certain courts of Williamson County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1634 76-0 (1999) Author: Krusee, Mike | et. al. Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Williamson County. House: Judicial Affairs Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1974 76-0 (1999) Author: Swinford, David Relating to appeals of convictions obtained in justice courts and municipal courts. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2034 76-0 (1999) Author: Gray, Patricia
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the authority of certain counties to delegate traffic regulation functions. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2130 76-0 (1999) Author: Carter, Bill
Sponsor: Nixon, Drew
Relating to disposition of out-of-county crimes. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 2136 76-0 (1999) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law of Kendall County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 2196 76-0 (1999) Author: Hope, Ruben
Sponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to the duties of the district attorney for the 9th Judicial District. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2331 76-0 (1999) Author: Nixon, Joe Relating to creating a court fee to pay for the renovation and construction of court buildings in certain counties. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2417 76-0 (1999) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to allowing a county to reconstitute the jury wheel solely with voters who are registered in the county. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2533 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the assignment and docketing of cases filed in Harris County statutory probate courts. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2534 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the appointment of retired or former judges as visiting judges of certain courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2580 76-0 (1999) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the transfer of certain proceedings to a statutory probate court. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2822 76-0 (1999) Author: Deshotel, Joe
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the fees charged by a county clerk for probate filings. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2861 76-0 (1999) Author: Swinford, David Relating to the cost on a criminal conviction for deposit in the judicial and court personnel training fund. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2911 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to venue in certain actions regarding intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded. House: Public Health Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3130 76-0 (1999) Author: Chisum, Warren
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the judges empowered to waive the waiting period for a marriage ceremony. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3176 76-0 (1999) Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law of Parker County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3191 76-0 (1999) Author: Moreno, Joe
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the imposition of a criminal penalty and the disposition of fines for a violation of a rule concerning the use of county parks in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3305 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to money paid into the registry of courts in certain populous counties. House: Judicial Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3309 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the method of judicial selection for Harris County district and statutory county courts. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 3412 76-0 (1999) Author: Merritt, Tommy
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law of Gregg County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3614 76-0 (1999) Author: Hilbert, Paul Relating to alternative dispute resolution systems established by counties. House: Civil Practices Left pending in committee
HB 3626 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the collection of a filing fee by certain statutory probate courts and to the annual salary supplement paid by the state to certain statutory probate court judges. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3635 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the Probate Court No. 1 of Travis County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3780 76-0 (1999) Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Nueces County and to the probate jurisdiction of the county courts at law in Nueces County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3784 76-0 (1999) Author: Gray, Patricia Relating to the jurisdiction of statutory probate courts. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3803 76-0 (1999) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the appointment of a bailiff for the County Court at Law of Randall County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3807 76-0 (1999) Author: Uher, D.R.
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the creation of a statutory county court in Matagorda County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3819 76-0 (1999) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the statutory probate and county courts in Brazoria County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3822 76-0 (1999) Author: Telford, Barry
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law of Bowie County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 3825 76-0 (1999) Author: Counts, David
Sponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court of King County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3826 76-0 (1999) Author: Counts, David
Sponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court of Baylor County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3827 76-0 (1999) Author: Counts, David
Sponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court of Cottle County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3828 76-0 (1999) Author: Counts, David
Sponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court of Knox County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3829 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Dan Relating to the jurisdiction of and procedure in the county court at law in Polk County. House: Judicial Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3840 76-0 (1999) Author: Turner, Bob Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law of Brown County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3843 76-0 (1999) Author: Solomons, Burt Relating to the statutory courts of Denton County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3854 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the assignment and docketing of cases filed in Harris County statutory probate courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3855 76-0 (1999) Author: Farabee, David Relating to the jurisdiction of a county court at law in Wichita County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HJR 93 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for a countywide referendum on various methods of judicial selection for Harris County district and statutory county courts. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
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 135 76-0 (1999) Author: Brown, J. E.
Sponsor: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Fort Bend County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 158 76-0 (1999) Author: Luna, Gregory | et. al.
Sponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to the creation and organization of certain courts in Bexar County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 165 76-0 (1999) Author: Luna, Gregory Relating to the creation of the Bexar County Probate Court No. 3. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 179 76-0 (1999) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al. Relating to the redesignation of County Court at Law No. 1 of Collin County as Probate Court of Collin County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
SB 181 76-0 (1999) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Collin County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 294 76-0 (1999) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the appointment of probate masters for certain courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 376 76-0 (1999) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the statutory courts of Denton County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
SB 611 76-0 (1999) Author: Ogden, Steve | et. al.
Sponsor: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the appointment and duties of criminal magistrates for certain courts of Williamson County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 612 76-0 (1999) Author: Ogden, Steve | et. al.
Sponsor: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Williamson County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1001 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to multicounty statutory probate courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1002 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the transfer of cases by statutory probate courts. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1004 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory probate court in certain guardianship matters. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1005 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory probate court in certain matters relating to decedents' estates. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1007 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the staffing of certain courts with statutory probate court jurisdiction. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1021 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to records of probate and guardianship proceedings. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1049 76-0 (1999) Author: Moncrief, Mike
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to venue for certain judicial actions involving intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded. House: Public Health
Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1150 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to statutory county court jurisdiction with respect to matters over which a statutory probate court has jurisdiction. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1163 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the jurisdiction of statutory probate courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1436 76-0 (1999) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the authority of a judge to conduct certain judicial proceedings in a county other than the one in which the suit is filed. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1518 76-0 (1999) Author: Cain, David
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the collection of a filing fee by certain statutory probate courts and to the annual salary supplement paid by the state to certain statutory probate court judges. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1706 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to money paid into the registry of courts in certain populous counties. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 1708 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the imposition of a criminal penalty for a violation of a rule concerning the use of county parks. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1718 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to alternative dispute resolution systems established by counties. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1824 76-0 (1999) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the creation of the County Criminal Court No. 11 of Dallas County, Texas. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1875 76-0 (1999) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law of Brown County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
SB 1892 76-0 (1999) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the authority of certain counties to delegate traffic regulation functions. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
SCR 14 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Requesting the Office of Court Administration to work with the Judicial Committee on Information Technology to notify counties of a defendant's residence. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
SJR 44 76-0 (1999) Author: Fraser, Troy Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance grants and loans for the restoration of county courthouses. Senate: Finance Committee report printed and distributed
HB 359 75-0 (1997) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to the creation of three county courts at law in Bexar County. House: Judicial Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 360 75-0 (1997) Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al. Relating to certain courts in Webb County. House: Judicial Affairs Subcommittee members named
HB 398 75-0 (1997) Author: Goodman, Toby Relating to the salaries of certain statutory county court judges. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 412 75-0 (1997) Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the statutory county courts in Dallas County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 440 75-0 (1997) Author: Kamel, Ted | et. al. Relating to the statutory county courts of Smith County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 458 75-0 (1997) Author: Cuellar, Henry Relating to credit in the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two for certain judicial service. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 576 75-0 (1997) Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al. Relating to associate judges appointed by the district courts and county courts at law of Fort Bend County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 732 75-0 (1997) Author: Staples, Todd
Sponsor: Nixon, Drew
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Anderson County Court at Law. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 759 75-0 (1997) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to associate judges appointed by the district courts and county courts at law of Fort Bend County. House: Judicial Affairs Subcommittee members named
HB 971 75-0 (1997) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the jurisdiction of county criminal courts in Dallas County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1040 75-0 (1997) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the salaries of statutory county court judges. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 1136 75-0 (1997) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the creation of a statutory county court in Matagorda County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1143 75-0 (1997) Author: Patterson, Pete
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law of Lamar County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1152 75-0 (1997) Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the definition of statutory probate court. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1157 75-0 (1997) Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al. Relating to the transfer of certain proceedings to a statutory probate court. House: Judicial Affairs Considered in Calendars
HB 1295 75-0 (1997) Author: Solomons, Burt Relating to the creation of two county criminal courts in Denton County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1313 75-0 (1997) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the Probate Court No. 1 of Travis County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1403 75-0 (1997) Author: Kamel, Ted | et. al.
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the statutory county courts of Smith County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1631 75-0 (1997) Author: Solomons, Burt Relating to statutory county courts and statutory probate courts in Denton County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1688 75-0 (1997) Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction and administration of the Guadalupe County Court at Law. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1722 75-0 (1997) Author: Moreno, Paul Relating to court administration in El Paso County, to the creation of the County Courts at Law No. 6 and No. 7 of El Paso County, Texas, and to the assignment of certain judges in El Paso County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1916 75-0 (1997) Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to county criminal courts in Tarrant County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1948 75-0 (1997) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the transfer of a case to a statutory probate court. House: Judicial Affairs Subcommittee members named
HB 2089 75-0 (1997) Author: Moreno, Paul Relating to court administration in El Paso County, to the creation of the County Courts at Law No. 6 and No. 7 of El Paso County, Texas, and to the assignment of certain judges in El Paso County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2183 75-0 (1997) Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to creation of the County Court at Law Number 4 of Travis County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 2554 75-0 (1997) Author: Solomons, Burt Relating to statutory county courts and statutory probate courts in Denton County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2555 75-0 (1997) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation of two county criminal courts in Denton County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2734 75-0 (1997) Author: Uher, D.R.
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the creation of a statutory county court in Matagorda County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 2837 75-0 (1997) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain filing fees and salaries of judges in the statutory county courts of certain counties. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2974 75-0 (1997) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the appointment of bailiffs for the district courts and the statutory county courts of Collin County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3060 75-0 (1997) Author: King, Tracy
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to recording of proceedings in a county court at law in Medina County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3086 75-0 (1997) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to statutory probate courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3142 75-0 (1997) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to the qualifications of a judge of a statutory county court. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3143 75-0 (1997) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to the qualifications of a judge of a statutory county court of Harris County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 3260 75-0 (1997) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to the redesignation of County Court at Law No. 1 and Probate Court of Bexar County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 3504 75-0 (1997) Author: Kamel, Ted | et. al.
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the jurisdiction of the county courts at law in Smith County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3507 75-0 (1997) Author: Merritt, Tommy
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to granting the Gregg County Court at Law jurisdiction in family law matters. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3538 75-0 (1997) Author: Sadler, Paul
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law of Rusk County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3541 75-0 (1997) Author: Gray, Patricia
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the statutory probate court of Galveston County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3545 75-0 (1997) Author: Oliveira, Rene
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the statutory county courts in Cameron County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3556 75-0 (1997) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the county courts at law of Hidalgo County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3557 75-0 (1997) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the creation of a statutory county court in Burnet County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3558 75-0 (1997) Author: Cook, Robert
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the duties of the district attorney and the county attorney in Wharton County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3559 75-0 (1997) Author: Hawley, Judy
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the County Court at Law of Bee County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3560 75-0 (1997) Author: Goodman, Toby Relating to salary supplements from the state for certain county attorneys and county judges. House: Judicial Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3605 75-0 (1997) Author: Counts, David
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the assignment of the judge of the County Court at Law of Nolan County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3608 75-0 (1997) Author: Hamric, Peggy Relating to the statutory probate courts of Harris County. House: Judicial Affairs Returned to Calendars Committee
SB 73 75-0 (1997) Author: Haywood, Tom
Sponsor: Hirschi, John
Relating to financial statements filed by judges of statutory county courts and statutory probate courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 415 75-0 (1997) Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.
Sponsor: Olivo, Dora | et. al.
Relating to associate judges appointed by the district courts and county courts at law of Fort Bend County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 726 75-0 (1997) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Sponsor: Moreno, Paul
Relating to court administration in El Paso County, to the creation of the County Courts at Law No. 6 and No. 7 of El Paso County, Texas, and to the assignment of certain judges in El Paso County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 818 75-0 (1997) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to certain courts in Webb County. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 824 75-0 (1997) Author: Cain, David Relating to the statutory county courts of Smith County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 894 75-0 (1997) Author: Moncrief, Mike Relating to the creation of County Criminal Court No. 11 of Tarrant County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 966 75-0 (1997) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the creation of two county criminal courts in Denton County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 967 75-0 (1997) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to statutory county courts and statutory probate courts in Denton County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1314 75-0 (1997) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to creation of the County Court at Law Number 4 of Travis County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
SB 1348 75-0 (1997) Author: Brown, J.E. Relating to the transfer of a case to a statutory probate court. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
SB 1818 75-0 (1997) Author: Cain, David Relating to the jurisdiction of the county courts at law in Smith County. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 1946 75-0 (1997) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to the transfer of a case to a statutory probate court. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1952 75-0 (1997) Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al. Relating to certain courts with probate jurisdiction. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1958 75-0 (1997) Author: Luna, Gregory Relating to the creation of three county courts at law in Bexar County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 81 74-0 (1995) Author: Munoz, Sergio Relating to the private practice of law by a judge of a statutory county court of Hidalgo County. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices
HB 605 74-0 (1995) Author: Denny, Mary | et. al. Relating to the statutory county courts and statutory probate court in Denton County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 672 74-0 (1995) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the assignment of a retired or former judge of a statutory probate court. House: Judicial Affairs Considered in Calendars
HB 673 74-0 (1995) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the assignment of a former statutory probate court judge. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 768 74-0 (1995) Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to statutory court judges and district judges in Midland County exchanging benches and transferring cases. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 781 74-0 (1995) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to the statutory county courts in Cameron County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 824 74-0 (1995) Author: Uher, D.R.
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the creation of a statutory county court in Matagorda County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 834 74-0 (1995) Author: Craddick, Tom Relating to the county courts at law in Midland County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 842 74-0 (1995) Author: Denny, Mary | et. al. Relating to the statutory county courts and statutory probate court in Denton County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 993 74-0 (1995) Author: Kubiak, Dan Relating to authorizing certain counties to maintain a branch courthouse outside the county seat and permitting certain governmental entities to conduct certain functions at that facility. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1137 74-0 (1995) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to special judges elected by the practicing lawyers of the statutory probate courts in Dallas County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1235 74-0 (1995) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to special judges elected by the practicing lawyers of the statutory probate courts in Dallas County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1411 74-0 (1995) Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis Relating to the statutory county courts in Grayson County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1481 74-0 (1995) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the county courts at law of Collin County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1642 74-0 (1995) Author: Patterson, Pete
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the county court at law in Hopkins County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/96
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 1774 74-0 (1995) Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain courts in Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy counties. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 2020 74-0 (1995) Author: Swinford, David
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the salary of a judge of a county court at law in Potter County. House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 2223 74-0 (1995) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to appeals from interlocutory orders of a district court, county court at law, or county court. House: Civil Practices Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2463 74-0 (1995) Author: Junell, Robert
Sponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the taking of an oath by a special judge serving a county court. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2733 74-0 (1995) Author: Goodman, Toby Relating to the authority of the supreme court to issue certain writs. House: Judicial Affairs Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2998 74-0 (1995) Author: Oakley, Keith
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the composition of the Kaufman County Juvenile Board. House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 3077 74-0 (1995) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the appointment of an acting county judge. House: Judicial Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3145 74-0 (1995) Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al. Relating to the election of certain county court judges from election subdistricts. House: Judicial Affairs Considered in Calendars
HB 3169 74-0 (1995) Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Sponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the statutory county courts in Grayson County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3170 74-0 (1995) Author: Greenberg, Sherri Relating to creation of the County Court at Law Number 4 of Travis County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 3176 74-0 (1995) Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al. Relating to creation of the County Court at Law Number 4 of Travis County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 3180 74-0 (1995) Author: Zbranek, Zeb Relating to recording of proceedings in a county court at law in Liberty County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 3181 74-0 (1995) Author: Munoz, Sergio
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the private practice of law by a judge of a statutory county court of Hidalgo County. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3188 74-0 (1995) Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the county courts at law in Midland County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 3197 74-0 (1995) Author: Zbranek, Zeb
Sponsor: Galloway, Michael
Relating to recording of proceedings in a county court at law in Liberty County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 3214 74-0 (1995) Author: Hawley, Judy
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of a statutory county court in Bee County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 3217 74-0 (1995) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to associate judges appointed by the county courts at law of Fort Bend County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3227 74-0 (1995) Author: Junell, Robert
Sponsor: Montford, John
Relating to creation of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Tom Green County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 34 74-0 (1995) Author: Nixon, Drew Relating to improving the judicial system in Panola County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 240 74-0 (1995) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Denny, Mary
Relating to the statutory county courts and statutory probate court in Denton County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 316 74-0 (1995) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the statutory county courts in Cameron County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
SB 320 74-0 (1995) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to the county courts at law of Collin County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
SB 387 74-0 (1995) Author: Turner, Jim
Sponsor: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to authorizing certain counties to maintain a branch courthouse outside the county seat and permitting certain governmental entities to conduct certain functions at that facility. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 534 74-0 (1995) Author: Brown, J.E. Relating to the appointment of bailiffs of the district courts and county courts at law in Fort Bend County. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 912 74-0 (1995) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to associate judges appointed by the county courts at law of Fort Bend County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1060 74-0 (1995) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: 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
SB 1061 74-0 (1995) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the authority of the supreme court to issue certain writs. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 1102 74-0 (1995) Author: Henderson, Don
Sponsor: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the appointment of probate masters for certain courts. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars


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