HB 20
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to rules for fixing the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a bail bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 79
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: 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 212
87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the inclusion of a magistrate's name on certain signed orders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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 276
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by certain retired judges and justices and certain other governmental officials.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 385
87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to conditions of community supervision and procedures applicable to the reduction or termination of a defendant's period of community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 451
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 565
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to required training regarding trauma-informed care for certain judges and attorneys.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 569
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to credit toward payment of a fine and costs for certain misdemeanants confined in jail or prison before sentencing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 610
87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to judicial review of certain local laws applicable to state license holders.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 674
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to informing the public about the availability of provisions in protective orders, including provisions regarding pets and other companion animals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 890
87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to remotely conducting depositions, hearings, and other proceedings in juvenile cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 902
87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee; providing a civil penalty; imposing a criminal penalty.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 921
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the release of defendants on bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 955
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the release on bail of a person charged with a violation of parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending 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 1254
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the emergency detention of certain persons with a mental illness or cognitive disability; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1329
87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to notice provided to a court regarding a defendant confined in a state jail felony facility.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1839
87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to the age qualifications for a person elected or appointed to serve as a district judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1868
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the powers of associate judges in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1876
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the annual base salaries of state judges and justices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1880
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the annual base salary from the state of a district judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
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 2244
87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the annual state salary supplement for a county judge.
House: County Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2272
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ordaz, ClaudiaSponsor: 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 2484
87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2714
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to implicit bias training for justices and judges of state courts, judicial officers, certain court personnel, and attorneys licensed to practice law in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
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 3125
87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the payment by the state or a county of costs for certain mental health hearings or proceedings.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
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 3913
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to continuing judicial training regarding family violence victims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3966
87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the eligibility of certain retired or former district court judges for assignment as a visiting judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3977
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the emergency detention of certain persons with a mental illness or cognitive disability and the scope of an order for psychoactive medication for certain patients under court-ordered mental health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4081
87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to allowing the option of remote conduct in court proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4212
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to procedures regarding defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
HB 4274
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the criteria for court-ordered inpatient and extended inpatient mental health services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
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 4316
87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to judges compensation to conduct marriage ceremonies in the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 4335
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia | et. al.
Relating to certain judicial statistics and related information gathered by the Texas Judicial Council.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4344
87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, JaceySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a complaint filed with the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 4345
87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the powers and duties of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4347
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to address confidentiality on certain documents for certain federal officials and family members of certain federal officials or federal or state court judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4433
87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to public access to hearings or other proceedings for setting bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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
HJR 66
87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the mandatory age of retirement for state justices and judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 165
87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, JaceySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing additional powers to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct with respect to candidates for judicial office.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 21
87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to rules for fixing the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a bail bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 41
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the consolidation and allocation of state civil court costs; increasing certain civil court costs; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/22
SB 192
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to credit toward payment of a fine and costs for certain misdemeanants confined in jail or prison before sentencing.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 533
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the review of a defendant's criminal history before any release of the defendant on bail.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 690
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to remotely conducting court proceedings in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
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 898
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the procedures of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 906
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
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 1134
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to address confidentiality on certain documents for certain federal officials and family members of certain federal officials or federal or state court judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1411
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to acquisition, dissemination, and use of criminal history record information for certain judicial purposes, including for certification, registration, and licensing, of certain court professions and for appointing, removing, or continuing the appointment of a guardian.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1511
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the emergency detention of certain persons with a mental illness or cognitive disability and the scope of an order for psychoactive medication for certain patients under court-ordered mental health services.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 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
SCR 41
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the "Keep Nine" amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
SJR 47
87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the eligibility requirements for certain judicial offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 2
87-1 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
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
HJR 1
87-1 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 6
87-1 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
SJR 3
87-1 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
HB 41
87-2 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to the appeal of an election contest.
Filed
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 138
87-2 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the powers and duties of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
Filed
HR 132
87-2 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Impeaching and suspending from office Judge Chris Morton, Judge of the 230th Judicial District.
Filed
HR 133
87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Impeaching and suspending from office Judge Brad Urrutia, Judge of the 450th Judicial District.
Filed
SB 6
87-2 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
HB 55
87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case.
Filed
HJR 10
87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if a judge or magistrate determines by clear and convincing evidence that requiring bail and conditions of release is insufficient to reasonably ensure the person's appearance in court or the safety of the community or of any person, including the victim of the alleged offense.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 93
86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the inclusion of a magistrate's name on certain signed orders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
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 343
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the annual state salary supplement for certain county judges.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 549
86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to an objection to the judge assigned in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 598
86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of funds appropriated for the continuing legal education of certain appointed masters, magistrates, referees, and associate judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 828
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to credit toward payment of a fine and costs for certain misdemeanants confined in jail or prison before sentencing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 847
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to longevity pay for certain judges and justices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1085
86-0 (2019)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to the applicability of certain handgun laws to certain associate judges.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1127
86-0 (2019)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to the places where an active judicial officer may carry a concealed handgun if the officer is licensed to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1222
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the annual salaries of the chief justice or the presiding judge of an appellate court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 1448
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1572
86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
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 1637
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to required training regarding trauma-informed care for certain judges and attorneys.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1717
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a person holding office as a municipal judge in more than one municipality at the same time.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
HB 1909
86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the criminal jurisdiction of magistrates appointed by the El Paso Council of Judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 1963
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to contested case hearings conducted on behalf of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on matters involving municipal solid waste permits.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
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 2051
86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by certain retired judges and justices and certain other governmental officials.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to 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 2381
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the release on bail of a person charged with a violation of parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2384
86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to judicial compensation and assignment, the contributions to, benefits from, membership in, and administration of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One and Plan Two, and the compensation and retirement benefits of certain prosecutors and other members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2435
86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the confidentiality of the home or residence address of a state or federal judge or the judge's spouse in certain government records and documents.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2547
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the assignment of certain former and retired justices and judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2548
86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to the composition of the juvenile board of Grimes County.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2737
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to judicial guidance related to child protective services cases and juvenile cases.
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 2910
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of certain persons obtained for the purposes of voting.
House: Elections Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3021
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to informing the public about the availability of provisions in protective orders, including provisions regarding pets and other companion animals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3040
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
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
Effective immediately
HB 3061
86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to an interim study regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3104
86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the judicial duties in certain court proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3114
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to contested case hearings on matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation
Considered in Calendars
HB 3120
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the punishment for certain felony offenses committed by an inmate released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 3233
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
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 3305
86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to personal information that may be omitted from certain records, licenses, and reports and to other court security measures.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3409
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to requirements for training regarding trauma for judges, prosecuting attorneys, correctional officers, and law enforcement officers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3512
86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Relating to conditions of community supervision and procedures applicable to the reduction or termination of a defendant's period of community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3531
86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, HughSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the disqualification of a prosecuting attorney or judge in a case investigated by the public integrity unit of the Texas Rangers.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3570
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to continuing judicial training regarding family violence victims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3790
86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to judicial review of certain regulations that apply to state licensees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3951
86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the state salary for retired judges.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4149
86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the creation of the business court and the Court of Business Appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4234
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to public access to hearings or proceedings for setting bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4303
86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the creation of magistrates in Kerr County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 4504
86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the appointment of certain judicial offices, a board for considering the qualification of applicants for judicial office, and a nonpartisan election for the retention or rejection of a person appointed to those offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4664
86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the creation of magistrates in Collin County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4715
86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the creation of magistrates in Kerr County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4735
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of magistrates in Fort Bend County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 63
86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of time a person must have been a practicing lawyer or judge to be eligible to serve as a district court judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HJR 71
86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain judges to become a candidate for another office without automatically resigning from the office already held.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 72
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting a person to hold more than one office as a municipal judge at the same time.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 148
86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for appointments to fill vacancies for certain judicial offices and for nonpartisan retention elections for those offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 10
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Returned to committee
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, JudithSponsor: 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 48
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the service retirement annuity for certain members of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two who resume service.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 73
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to personal information that may be omitted from certain records and licenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 323
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the review of ballot proposition language for certain political subdivision elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 336
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to credit toward payment of a fine and costs for certain misdemeanants confined in jail or prison before sentencing.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 387
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to judicial compensation and the contributions to, benefits from, membership in, and administration of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One and Plan Two; making conforming changes.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 467
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the procedures of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 488
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to required training regarding childhood trauma for judges who hear cases involving certain children and requirements for a juvenile's appearance in a judicial proceeding.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 489
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to personal information that may be omitted from certain records, licenses, and reports and to other court security measures.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 536
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: 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 561
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the jurisdiction of, and qualifications of judges and justices of the peace for, certain courts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 905
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of certain persons obtained for the purposes of voting.
Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
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 1069
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to additional qualifications of justices and judges of certain courts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1466
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the state salary for retired judges.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1637
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Point of order sustained
SB 1728
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to an interim study by the Texas Commission on Judicial Selection regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected.
House: House Administration Senate: State Affairs
Referred to House Administration
SB 1766
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requiring a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1783
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to guardianships, alternatives to guardianship, and supports and services for incapacitated persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1851
86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to judicial review of certain regulations that apply to state licensees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1887
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to jurisdiction over certain child protection and juvenile matters involving juvenile offenders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1975
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: 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 2188
86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to community supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2191
86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the confinement of a defendant pending trial and detention or placement of a juvenile offender.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2241
86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the judges authorized to release on bail a defendant charged with certain offenses, and the considerations for setting the amount of bail.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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 2259
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of the business court and the Court of Business Appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SJR 25
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of time a person must have been a practicing lawyer or judge to be eligible to serve as a district court judge.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SJR 35
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of time a person must have been a practicing lawyer or judge to be eligible to serve as a supreme court justice, court of criminal appeals judge, court of appeals justice, or district court judge.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
HB 346
85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to an offense for which an indictment or information was dismissed with prejudice.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 437
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to applications for certain alcoholic beverage permits and licenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 536
85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the participation of a county judge in a meeting of a commissioners court conducted by videoconference call.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 607
85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to a court's continuing jurisdiction to handle the disposition of a felony case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 650
85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to qualifications to serve as a retired judge and eligibility of a retired or former judge for assignment in certain proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 669
85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the inclusion of a magistrate's name on certain signed orders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 887
85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to recusal of a justice of the supreme court or judge of the court of criminal appeals based on political contributions accepted by the justice or judge from a person involved in a case before the justice or judge.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 958
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al.
Relating to an interim study regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1136
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to allowing judges to use juror identification numbers when polling the jury.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1167
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the annual state salary supplement for certain county judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1172
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the eligibility of a retired or former judge for assignment in certain proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1242
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to requirements relating to an application for a place on the ballot.
House: Elections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1259
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to requirements relating to an application for a place on the ballot.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1480
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a writ of mandamus by a court of appeals against an associate judge in certain cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1487
85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the security of courts and judges in the state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1652
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lang, Mike
Relating to a study conducted by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System on pending court matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1761
85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to jurisdiction of the Texas Supreme Court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1765
85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to compensation of certain justices and judges for performing extrajudicial services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2048
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain procedures for cases and orders relating to the Title IV-D agency.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2106
85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
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 2221
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to a limitation on the amount of attorney's fees awarded in a case assigned to a special three-judge district court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2450
85-0 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda
Relating to a warrant authorizing the search of a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2691
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to certain election practices and procedures.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 2703
85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., SergioSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a temporary order appointing a receiver in a suit for dissolution of a marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2734
85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to certain election practices and procedures.
House: Elections
No action taken in committee
HB 2927
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, MikeSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to certain powers of an associate judge under the Family Code.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3011
85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the pretrial release of a defendant and to funding for judicial continuing legal education.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3135
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the authority of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct to discipline judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3263
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the service retirement annuity for certain members of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two who resume service.
House: Pensions
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3736
85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to funding for judicial continuing legal education.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3785
85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to associate judges and court reporters for certain family law cases and proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3790
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to the authority of a judge regarding a defendant who has been discharged from community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3911
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to a trial court's instructions to a jury.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3922
85-0 (2017)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Relating to the places where an active judicial officer may carry a handgun if the officer is licensed to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3971
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the method used to calculate the salary of a state judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HJR 10
85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the eligibility requirements for certain judicial offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HJR 11
85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the eligibility requirements for appellate judicial offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HJR 20
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the governor from appointing certain prosecuting attorneys to fill a vacancy of a district judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 117
85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the terms of office of certain judicial offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 40
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the bond required and the bond insurance obtained for certain judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 42
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the security of courts and judges in the state; establishing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 44
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to requirements relating to an application for a place on the ballot.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 45
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the service retirement annuity for certain members of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two who resume service.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 46
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to allowing judges to use juror identification numbers when polling the jury.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 109
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the establishment of a limit on the number of terms a judge or justice may serve on a court in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 146
85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to automatic update of voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 510
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 528
85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the term of a chief administrative law judge.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 657
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the filing of oaths of office and signed statements by certain judicial officers and judicial appointees with the secretary of state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 773
85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of a judge to compel a criminal defendant who lacks capacity to take psychoactive medication.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 824
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, KonniSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to compensation of certain justices and judges for performing extrajudicial services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 912
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to certain powers of an associate judge under the Family Code.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 949
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to a limitation on the amount of attorney's fees awarded in a case assigned to a special three-judge district court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 988
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Israel, Celia
Relating to the participation of a county judge in a meeting of a commissioners court conducted by videoconference call.
House: County Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1233
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: 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 1296
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the review of ballot proposition language for certain political subdivision elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
SB 1307
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the authority of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct to discipline judges.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1338
85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to bail and to judicial education regarding bail practices.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1394
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the calculation of longevity pay for state judges and justices.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1452
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the application of the open meetings law to district judges performing certain management or administrative functions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1763
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the procedures of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1823
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, KonniSponsor: Koop, Linda
Relating to a warrant authorizing the search of a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1938
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the method of calculating the salary of state judges.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SJR 12
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the establishment of limits on the number of terms judges and justices may serve on courts in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 323
85-1 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the eligibility of a retired or former judge for assignment in certain proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 109
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to consideration of certain mitigating evidence at the sentencing proceeding of a defendant or the disposition hearing of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 178
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the authority of a justice of the peace to waive the waiting period for a marriage ceremony.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
HB 196
84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to consideration of certain mitigating evidence at the sentencing proceeding of a defendant or the disposition hearing of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 254
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 257
84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to a judge's or justice's significant interest in a business entity that owns, manages, or operates a private correctional or rehabilitation facility.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 261
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 380
84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to consideration of certain mitigating evidence at the sentencing proceeding of a defendant or the disposition hearing of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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 920
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to additional primary election ballot information for judicial candidates.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1005
84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to allowing judges to use juror identification numbers when polling the jury.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1080
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the definition of a state judge for purposes of state driver's license and personal identification laws.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 1091
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to special three-judge district courts convened to hear certain cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1253
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to appointment of a grand jury.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1416
84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to recusal of a justice of the supreme court or judge of the court of criminal appeals based on political contributions accepted by the justice or judge from a person involved in a case before the justice or judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1439
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the creation of an educational publication for judicial guidance on cases involving a child who may be eligible for special immigrant juvenile status.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 1494
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the filing by a court reporter of an official transcript of a court proceeding.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1511
84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to appointment of a municipal judge to serve as a visiting justice of the peace in certain proceedings involving misdemeanor traffic offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1520
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the assignment to a trial court of a judge or justice who was defeated in a primary or general election.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1564
84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the establishment of judicial donation trust funds to assist needy children and families appearing before justice and municipal courts.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1656
84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to public financing of campaigns for appellate judicial offices; providing civil penalties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1718
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the selection of the local administrative judge for Coryell County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1774
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: 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 1923
84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to qualifications of special judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1942
84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to judicial authority to issue orders allowing minors to consent to abortions and disclosure of that authority.
House: State Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2088
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al.
Relating to an interim study regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
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 2278
84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., SergioSponsor: 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 2398
84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to court jurisdiction and procedures relating to truancy; establishing judicial donation trust funds; providing criminal penalties; imposing a court cost.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2411
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the appointment of an associate judge in a family law proceeding involving a name change.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2531
84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures; providing civil penalties; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2754
84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to filing requirements for candidates for certain judicial offices.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2774
84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the annual state salary supplement for certain county judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
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 2890
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the annual state salary supplement for certain county judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
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 3365
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the compensation and benefits of presiding judges of administrative judicial regions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 3377
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the service retirement annuity for certain members of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two who resume service.
House: Pensions
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3382
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the compensation of associate judges appointed to hear Title IV-D cases or child protection cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 3747
84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the issuance of a concealed handgun license to certain retired judicial officers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 4009
84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the appointment of associate judges for child protection cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
HB 4103
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to oaths and affirmations of certain judges of municipal courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
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
HJR 81
84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the terms of office of a district judge.
Filed
HJR 90
84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the court of criminal appeals and establish one supreme court with civil and criminal appellate jurisdiction.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
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 286
84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to additional primary election ballot information for judicial candidates.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 306
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the information included in the annual report of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 412
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 443
84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a study and recommendations by the Texas Judicial Council on consolidating the court of criminal appeals and the supreme court or abolishing one of the courts and transferring that court's functions and jurisdiction to the other court.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 455
84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to special three-judge district courts convened to hear certain cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 457
84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a justice of the peace to waive the waiting period for a marriage ceremony.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 812
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the appointment of an associate judge in a family law proceeding involving a name change.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
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 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 1025
84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to supplemental compensation paid to certain county judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1136
84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the compensation of presiding judges of administrative judicial regions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1270
84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the compensation of associate judges appointed to hear Title IV-D cases and child protection cases.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1329
84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to the attorney general, to assistant attorneys general, and to federal prosecutors, judges, and justices, and to the authority of those individuals to carry certain weapons.
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 1564
84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures; providing civil penalties; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
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 1876
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, mediators, and guardians in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1913
84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to a court administrator in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
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
HB 62
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a justice or judge having an interest in a business entity that owns, manages, or operates a private correctional or rehabilitation facility.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 76
83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the discharge of a surety's liability on a bail bond in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 129
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to recusal of a justice of the supreme court or judge of the court of criminal appeals based on political contributions accepted by the justice or judge from a person involved in a case before the justice or judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 134
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the criminal jurisdiction of the supreme court and the abolishment of the court of criminal appeals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 469
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to assignment of a retired or former judge in certain proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 616
83-0 (2013)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: 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 1051
83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to United States attorneys and assistant United States attorneys and to the authority of those attorneys to carry certain weapons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1126
83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to public financing of campaigns for appellate judicial offices; providing civil penalties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1245
83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the allocation of money in the judicial and court personnel training fund.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1365
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the time in which to request a de novo hearing following a ruling by an associate judge in certain family or juvenile law cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1469
83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to provisions in protective orders regarding pets and other companion animals; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
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 1710
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a cost-of-living increase in compensation for district judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 1885
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the functions and operation of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
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 2246
83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to in camera review and filing of the information at issue in a suit filed under the public information law.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
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 2488
83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the establishment of an independent agency to function as a tax tribunal.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2772
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, JustinSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to an interim study regarding the method by which certain judicial officers are selected.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2881
83-0 (2013)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the creation of the Task Force to Reduce Habitual Incidents of Driving While Intoxicated.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
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 3219
83-0 (2013)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the places where an elected official who is licensed to carry a concealed handgun may carry a concealed handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3336
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a judge's findings when sentencing persons convicted of certain drug possession offenses to a term of confinement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3380
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the recusal or disqualification of a judge assigned to a trial court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3615
83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to notification to the county judge and county emergency responders of the transportation of certain radioactive waste in the county.
House: Environmental Regulation
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3669
83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: 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 3952
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the composition of the juvenile board of Val Verde County.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HJR 36
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the court of criminal appeals and establish one supreme court with civil and criminal appellate jurisdiction.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 37
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the terms of office of a district judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 100
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the sanctions that may be assessed against a judge or justice following a formal proceeding instituted by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 103
83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting for judicial offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 209
83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the functions and operation of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
SB 231
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Carter, Stefani
Relating to the applicability of certain concealed handgun laws to certain associate judges and other judicial personnel.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 555
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to provisions in protective orders regarding pets and other companion animals; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 577
83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, partisan elections for all judicial offices, and nonpartisan elections for the retention or rejection for all judicial offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 876
83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the discharge of a surety's liability on a bail bond in a criminal case.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 892
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Carter, Stefani | et. al.
Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to the attorney general and to assistant attorneys general, United States attorneys, assistant United States attorneys, and special assistant United States attorneys, and to the authority of those attorneys to carry certain weapons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 983
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to in camera review and filing of the information at issue in a suit filed under the public information law.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
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 1097
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to identification cards for certain members of the judiciary.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1108
83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the allocation of money in the judicial and court personnel training fund.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1317
83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to persons authorized to perform a marriage ceremony.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1471
83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: 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 1896
83-0 (2013)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: 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 Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
SJR 34
83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment for filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, for partisan elections for all judicial offices, and for subsequent nonpartisan retention elections for all judicial offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SJR 42
83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to expanding the types of sanctions that may be assessed against a judge or justice following a formal proceeding instituted by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 38
83-1 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to the attorney general and to assistant attorneys general, United States attorneys, assistant United States attorneys, special assistant United States attorneys, and certain associate judges and other judicial personnel, and to the authority of those persons to carry certain weapons.
Filed
SB 35
83-1 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to the attorney general and the state prosecuting attorney and to assistant attorneys general, assistant state prosecuting attorneys, United States attorneys, assistant United States attorneys, special assistant United States attorneys, and certain associate judges and other judicial personnel, and to the authority of those persons to carry certain weapons.
Filed
HR 106
83-2 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Impeaching and suspending from office Judge Elizabeth Coker, Judge of the 258th Judicial District.
Filed
HB 39
82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to a court's authority to order a proposed patient to receive extended outpatient mental health services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 156
82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to recusal of a justice of the supreme court or judge of the court of criminal appeals based on political contributions accepted by the justice or judge from a person involved in a case before the justice or judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 163
82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to the criminal jurisdiction of the supreme court and the abolishment of the court of criminal appeals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 165
82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena | et. al.
Relating to a cost-of-living increase in compensation for district court judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
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 323
82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 327
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for justices of the peace and municipal judges.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 390
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the service retirement annuity for appellate judges under the Judicial Retirement System Plan Two.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
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 693
82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to where a justice of the peace court is held.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 719
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to trial by special judge of certain matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 768
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the provision of drug court programs in this state.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
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 857
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to exempting certain judicial officers from certain requirements for obtaining or renewing a concealed handgun license and to the authority of certain judicial officers to carry certain weapons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1014
82-0 (2011)
Author: Legler, Ken
Relating to appointment of a municipal judge to serve as a visiting justice of the peace in certain proceedings involving misdemeanor traffic offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1088
82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to appraisal review board members.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1174
82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, PaulSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the expiration of a county burn ban.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 1424
82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John
Relating to the appointment of a retired judge or former judge as a visiting judge in certain courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1686
82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the discharge of a surety's liability on a bail bond in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1830
82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the method of delivery of certain notices sent by statutory probate court associate judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
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 1999
82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John
Relating to the nonpartisan election of district judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2037
82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the court-ordered administration of psychoactive medication or other care or treatment with respect to certain criminal defendants determined to be incompetent to stand trial.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2210
82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the release of certain information regarding child fatalities resulting from abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
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 2394
82-0 (2011)
Author: Weber, Randy
Relating to the education requirements for certain justices of the peace.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2845
82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the authority of a judge to impose a period of confinement in a county jail for a violation of a condition of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
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 3121
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to objections to a judge assigned to a trial court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3238
82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to requiring that notice of certain environmental permit applications be sent to county judges.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 3393
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the filing by a court reporter of an official transcript of a court proceeding.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3434
82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to continuing judicial training.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
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 3475
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the recusal and disqualification of municipal judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3648
82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to state fiscal matters related to the judiciary.
House: Appropriations
Postponed
HB 3658
82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the judicial and court personnel training fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3693
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the supplemental compensation of certain local administrative district judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3710
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, partisan elections for all judicial offices, and nonpartisan elections for the retention or rejection for all judicial offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HJR 35
82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the court of criminal appeals and establish one supreme court with civil and criminal jurisdiction.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 61
82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the terms of office of a district judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HJR 126
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the eligibility requirements for and changing the terms of office of certain judicial offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HJR 155
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment for filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, for partisan elections for all judicial offices, and for subsequent nonpartisan retention elections for all judicial offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
SB 118
82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to a court's authority to order a proposed patient to receive extended outpatient mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 191
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to disposition of a contested case by the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 279
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 283
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Scott, Connie
Relating to the appointment of associate judges in child protective services cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 284
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 285
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to exempting certain judicial officers from certain requirements for obtaining or renewing a concealed handgun license and to the authority of certain judicial officers to carry certain weapons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 480
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to certain appeals from judgments of municipal courts of record and to the recusal or disqualification of municipal judges.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 589
82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to appraisal review board members.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 823
82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to required instruction regarding mental illness and substance abuse for certain judges and attorneys.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1223
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the service retirement annuity for appellate judges under the Judicial Retirement System Plan Two.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1242
82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the judicial immunity and powers of certain magistrates.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1358
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to electronically transmitting a warrant for emergency detention.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Public Health
SB 1582
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to state fiscal matters related to the judiciary.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Reported favorably as substituted
SB 1592
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the expiration of a county burn ban.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1718
82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, partisan elections for all judicial offices, and nonpartisan elections for the retention or rejection for all judicial offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1722
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information pertaining to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1893
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the appointment of a court reporter by criminal law magistrates, civil law associate judges, and juvenile law masters in Bexar County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SJR 45
82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment for filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, for partisan elections for all judicial offices, and for subsequent nonpartisan retention elections for all judicial offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
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
HB 29
81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the qualifications for office of justice of the peace in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 250
81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the abolition of certain district courts, the creation of additional district courts, and the election of district court judges in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
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 295
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to requiring a judge to explain certain matters concerning conditions of community supervision before a defendant enters a plea of not guilty or nolo contendere.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 414
81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the appointment of a municipal judge in the City of Lubbock.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 423
81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to authorizing a judge of a municipal court to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 585
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to records related to an estate of a decedent or incapacitated person.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 598
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the information displayed on certain licenses.
House: Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
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 764
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to eligibility for assignment as a visiting judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 765
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to supplemental payments made to certain statutory probate court judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 853
81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 856
81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Rockwall County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 890
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the terminology used to describe certain judicial officers.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1118
81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the appointment of an administrative judge for drug court programs in this state.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1126
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the finality of an administrative law judge's decision in a contested case involving disciplinary action against a physician.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1204
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the use of a judge's staff and office equipment to prepare a response to certain complaints or allegations or to provide certain information.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1354
81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to the issuance of a search warrant for a blood specimen from certain persons arrested for certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1359
81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the making or acceptance of political contributions in a courthouse; providing penalties.
House: Elections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1399
81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the powers and duties of municipal court judges.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1529
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the service retirement annuity for certain members of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1647
81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to certain judicial findings required before a court may order a person to receive extended outpatient mental health services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1663
81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the issuance of a search warrant for a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1750
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Brazoria County.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1781
81-0 (2009)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Forensic Science Academy as a program of the Texas Engineering Extension Service of The Texas A&M University System.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1793
81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to judicial instruction for judges who hear complaints against children alleging violations of certain misdemeanor offenses.
House: Corrections Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
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 1861
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of the judiciary in the event of a disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1906
81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the amount of a surcharge assessed on conviction of certain intoxicated driver offenses on the driver's license of certain persons who complete a drug court program.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2189
81-0 (2009)
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Relating to the hours of operation of the court of criminal appeals on a day an execution is scheduled to occur.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2207
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to retirement qualifications for appellate judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
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 2258
81-0 (2009)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the authority of a judge to suspend the imposition of a sentence and place a defendant on community supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2435
81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the location of an arbitration trial.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2472
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to persons authorized to perform a marriage ceremony.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2496
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the posting of statements, registrations, and reports filed with the Texas Ethics Commission on the commission's Internet website.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2635
81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the issuance of Municipal Judge and Justice of the Peace specialty license plates.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2724
81-0 (2009)
Author: Woolley, BeverlySponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
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, MarisaSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the delegation of duties of a county judge in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2876
81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of an administrative law judge to order the release of certain information relating to a child abuse and neglect investigation.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3146
81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to public financing of campaigns for certain judicial offices and to limits on political contributions to and direct campaign expenditures made on behalf of judicial candidates, and officeholders, in connection with certain judicial offices; providing civil penalties.
House: Elections
Left pending 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 3352
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the collection, dissemination, and correction of certain judicial determinations for a federal firearm background check.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3468
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the selection, duties, and compensation of a presiding criminal judge in Travis County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
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 3554
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the appointment of an associate judge to serve a district court in Brazoria County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3595
81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the provision of drug court programs in this state.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
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 3742
81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to certain appeals against school districts made to the commissioner of education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 3892
81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen | et. al.
Relating to compensation and benefits received by a Chapter 90 Civil Practice and Remedies Code multidistrict litigation pretrial judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3907
81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the court-ordered administration of psychoactive medication to certain criminal defendants and to the release of those defendants from certain facilities.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 3995
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the operation of the judiciary.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Reported favorably as substituted
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 4383
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to certain license plates issued by the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 4403
81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the filling of a vacancy in state judicial offices by appointment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
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 4543
81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to a cost-of-living increase in compensation for district court judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4548
81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to recusal of a justice of the supreme court or judge of the court of criminal appeals based on political contributions accepted by the justice or judge from a person involved in a case before the justice or judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4760
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, VeronicaSponsor: 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
HJR 105
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to requiring board certification for appellate judges and justices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 106
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment on the qualifications for district judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 138
81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment for filling vacancies in the offices of justices of the supreme court, judges of the court of criminal appeals, and district judges by appointment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HR 480
81-0 (2009)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Creating a Special Committee on Impeachment to consider the impeachment of Judge Sharon Keller of the Court of Criminal Appeals for gross neglect of duty and conducting her official duties with willful disregard for human life.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 55
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to judicial instruction for judges who hear complaints against children alleging violations of certain misdemeanor offenses.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 281
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the confidentiality of the home address information of the spouses of certain federal judges and certain state judges.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 314
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the treatment of longevity pay that is paid to certain state judges and justices.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 320
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the qualifications for office of justice of the peace in certain counties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 420
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the performance evaluation criteria for judges employed by a municipality.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
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 497
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to compensation paid to certain judges and justices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 537
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Vaught, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the emergency installation and use of a device to intercept wire, oral, or electronic communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 603
81-0 (2009)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Rockwall County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 657
81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the selection of the local administrative district judge for Blanco, Burnet, Llano, and San Saba Counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 683
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: 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, JeffSponsor: 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 782
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the filling of a vacancy in an appellate judicial office by appointment and a nonpartisan election for the retention or rejection of the person appointed.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 916
81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to exempting certain judicial officers from certain requirements for obtaining or renewing a concealed handgun license and to the authority of certain judicial officers to carry certain weapons.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 922
81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the powers and duties of certain magistrates.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 935
81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authorizing a judge of a municipal court to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 992
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the jurisdiction and administration of, and procedures relating to, certain courts in this state, including procedures for appeals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
SB 1062
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to creating an online resource center for individuals handling child abuse and neglect cases.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1152
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the making or acceptance of political contributions in a courthouse; providing penalties.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
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 1278
81-0 (2009)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a judge to suspend the imposition of a sentence and place a defendant on community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1323
81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the amount of a surcharge assessed on conviction of certain intoxicated driver offenses on the driver's license of certain persons who complete a drug court program.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1436
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the appeal of a censure issued by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1437
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the powers of an associate judge in a Title IV-D case.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1438
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to compliance requirements for candidates for judicial office.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1440
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to orders and judgments rendered by associate judges in child support and child protection cases and to the investigation of child abuse and neglect.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1477
81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to a court's authority to order a proposed patient to receive extended outpatient mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1607
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the issuance of a search warrant for a blood specimen from certain persons arrested for certain intoxication offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1651
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to state indemnification of certain judges and certain judicial appointees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1682
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to periodic court approval of participation by a criminal defendant in a pretrial intervention program.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1767
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to practices and procedures in child abuse and neglect cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1840
81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1866
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the collection, dissemination, and correction of certain judicial determinations for a federal firearm background check.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2207
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to retirement qualifications for appellate judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 2226
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, partisan elections for all judicial offices, and nonpartisan elections for the retention or rejection for all judicial offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SJR 23
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment for filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment and for nonpartisan retention elections for those offices.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SJR 44
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment for filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, for partisan elections for all judicial offices, and for subsequent nonpartisan retention elections for all judicial offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 41
80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain public officials and their spouses and to the immunity from liability of certain agencies.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 319
80-0 (2007)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 498
80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain federal judges and their spouses.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 645
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the salary of a district judge presiding over multidistrict litigation.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
HB 775
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to reports by certain juvenile court judges on children committed to Texas Youth Commission facilities.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 842
80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to public access to personal financial statements filed by judges and justices.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 930
80-0 (2007)
Author: Chavez, NormaSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to certain orders rendered by, and preservation of the record in matters heard by, an associate judge under the Family Code.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1077
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to working papers and electronic communications of State Office of Administrative Hearings administrative law judges.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1087
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the qualifications to serve as an associate judge in certain family law proceedings.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
HB 1125
80-0 (2007)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Montgomery County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1204
80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to donations of juror reimbursements.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1346
80-0 (2007)
Author: Latham, ThomasSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to continuing education for truancy magistrates in certain counties.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1380
80-0 (2007)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to court security and the use of money in courthouse security and municipal court building security funds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1428
80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the abolition of certain district courts, the creation of additional district courts, and the election of district court judges in certain counties.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
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 1482
80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in the city of Laredo.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1510
80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the minimum and maximum terms of community supervision for a defendant charged with the commission of a felony.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
HB 1547
80-0 (2007)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1610
80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the requirement that a judge release on community supervision certain defendants convicted of certain state jail felonies.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1889
80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, RichardSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to allowing certain active judicial officers and bailiffs to carry weapons.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1908
80-0 (2007)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the appointment of certain judicial offices and a nonpartisan election for the retention or rejection of a person appointed to those offices.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1995
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, YvonneSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the time in which to appeal a report by an associate judge in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2068
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to trial by special judge in civil and family law cases.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2201
80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Grimes and Waller Counties and to the composition of the 9th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2263
80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain judges.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2300
80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the carrying of weapons by certain judges and justices and district and county attorneys.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
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 2501
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, YvonneSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship referred to an associate judge.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2617
80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in the city of Laredo.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2725
80-0 (2007)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the recovery of certain attorney's fees and costs incurred in certain proceedings to review decisions made by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 2906
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the reorganization and administration of, and procedures relating to, courts in this state, including procedures for appeals.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 2940
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bolton, ValindaSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of an associate judge in certain family law proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2967
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a performance bond required of a statutory probate court judge.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 3083
80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the creation of a judicial district in Grayson County and to the composition of the 6th Judicial District and the 336th Judicial District.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3135
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the compensation paid to retired and former judges or justices while assigned as visiting judges in certain courts.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3505
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to requirements for judicial training on issues regarding family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse and neglect.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3561
80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the jurisdiction of certain courts to dispose of separate felony and misdemeanor charges pending against the same defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3562
80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to eligibility of certain judges to be named on a list of retired and former judges.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 3726
80-0 (2007)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to liability of judges required to serve on juvenile boards of certain counties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
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 3805
80-0 (2007)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to the assignment of visiting judges.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 3816
80-0 (2007)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the execution of an innocent person as the subject of a court of inquiry.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3818
80-0 (2007)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas-Louisiana border region economic development steering committee.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Refer to s/c on Emrg Tech & Econ Dev by Pres
HB 3884
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the qualifications of statutory county court judges.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 4007
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., SolomonSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the county courts at law in Nueces County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
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)
HJR 36
80-0 (2007)
Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit a state justice or judge who reaches the mandatory age of retirement while in office to complete the justice's or judge's current term.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 78
80-0 (2007)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for appointment to fill vacancies in certain judicial offices and for nonpartisan retention elections for those offices.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HJR 89
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to requiring board certification for appellate judges and justices and to increasing the age and experience requirements and requiring board certification for district judges.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
SB 178
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to working papers and electronic communications of State Office of Administrative Hearings administrative law judges.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 271
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the qualifications to serve as an associate judge in certain family law proceedings.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 396
80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 397
80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the administration of an oath in this state.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 406
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: 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 431
80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of an associate judge in certain family law proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 466
80-0 (2007)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the composition of the Cass County Juvenile Board.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 549
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of a visiting judge for a district court to conduct proceedings at the county seat of a county other than the county in which a case is pending.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 600
80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to compensation paid to statutory county court judges and certain court-related fees.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 604
80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Montgomery County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 743
80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the requirements for an appointment as a special commissioner in a condemnation proceeding.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 749
80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the authority and salary of a district judge presiding over multidistrict litigation proceedings in cases involving claims for asbestos-related or silica-related injuries.
House: Judiciary Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 806
80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the appointment of certain judicial offices and a nonpartisan election for the retention or rejection of a person appointed to those offices.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 821
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the use of certain excess contributions to the judicial fund that are remitted to certain counties.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 835
80-0 (2007)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to exempting certain federal judges from certain procedural requirements for obtaining or renewing a concealed handgun license.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 998
80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to a defendant's inability to pay certain expenses during a period of probation provided by a judge in a justice or municipal court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1024
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the requirements for appointment as a visiting statutory probate court judge.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
SB 1109
80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to exempting certain federal judges from certain procedural requirements for obtaining or renewing a concealed handgun license.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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 1204
80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the reorganization and administration of, and procedures relating to, courts in this state, including procedures for appeals.
House: Judiciary Senate: State Affairs
Point of order sustained
SB 1301
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the recovery of certain attorney's fees and costs incurred in certain proceedings to review decisions made by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1411
80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to requirements for judicial training on issues regarding family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse and neglect.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1519
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to longevity pay for certain state judges and justices.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1554
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of a judge of a court of record to determine the system of recordkeeping used to record the court's proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 1556
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the appointment of regional presiding judges by the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
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 1839
80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the eligibility of certain officers to serve as election judges or clerks.
Senate: State Affairs
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 1976
80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: 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 2016
80-0 (2007)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to the compensation paid to a statutory county court judge in Gregg County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
SJR 22
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow a visiting judge of a district court to hold proceedings at the county seat of a county other than the county in which a case is pending.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SJR 32
80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for appointment to fill vacancies in certain judicial offices and for nonpartisan retention elections for those offices.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SJR 59
80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow an officer of a municipal utility district to simultaneously serve as an election judge.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 231
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to trial by special judge in civil and family law cases.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 596
79-0 (2005)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the appointment of judges to the City of Amarillo municipal court.
House: Judiciary Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 679
79-0 (2005)
Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the participation of a judge in political party activities.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
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 788
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hardcastle, RickSponsor: 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 832
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the salary of a district judge presiding over multidistrict litigation.
House: Judiciary
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1001
79-0 (2005)
Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
Relating to the compensation of state judges and to the computation of retirement benefits for members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1158
79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the compensation of state judges.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1168
79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to community supervision and corrections departments and to the immunity of certain judges for administrative acts in connection with those departments.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1179
79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of an associate judge in certain family law cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1180
79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the salaries of state judges.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1271
79-0 (2005)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the voter registration of certain persons disqualified from jury service.
House: Judiciary Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
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 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 1556
79-0 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1617
79-0 (2005)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the supplemental compensation of district judges and justices of the courts of appeals.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
HB 1625
79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the compensation of district judges in Bexar County.
House: Judiciary
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1686
79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the compensation of presiding judges of administrative judicial regions.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1749
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to an additional filing fee to provide supplemental compensation to the justices of the Texas Supreme Court and courts of appeals.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1859
79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a court's continuing jurisdiction to handle the disposition of a felony case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1860
79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of a judge to reduce or terminate the community supervision of a defendant convicted of an offense punishable as a state jail felony.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1887
79-0 (2005)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the exercise of judicial discretion with respect to the administration of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1895
79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the authority of an associate judge appointed by a court with family law jurisdiction.
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 2193
79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the operation of a system of community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2365
79-0 (2005)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 2407
79-0 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the hearing of a child protection case by an associate judge.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2436
79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to statutory authority to reduce certain appropriations made by the legislature in support of the courts and to certain law library fees.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2531
79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, NormaSponsor: 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 2671
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the assignment of certain visiting judges.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2700
79-0 (2005)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of certain judicial offices and a nonpartisan election for the retention or rejection of a person appointed to those offices.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
HB 2795
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to certain appointments made by the governor and the chief justice of the supreme court.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 3168
79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the court house security fund
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3441
79-0 (2005)
Author: Herrero, AbelSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the exchange of benches between justices of the peace.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3481
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hope, RubenSponsor: 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 3519
79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the appointment of temporary justices of the peace in certain counties.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3531
79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, JimSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the Dallas County district and county courts administration and court services.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 3541
79-0 (2005)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the powers and duties of magistrates in Brazos County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3557
79-0 (2005)
Author: Talton, RobertSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to statutory probate court associate judges in certain courts in Harris County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HJR 85
79-0 (2005)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for appointment to fill vacancies in certain judicial offices and for nonpartisan retention elections for those offices.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
HJR 87
79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: 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
SB 368
79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the compensation of state judges and to the computation of retirement benefits for state judges and for members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Judiciary Senate: State Affairs
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
SB 553
79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of certain judicial offices and a nonpartisan election for the retention or rejection of a person appointed to those offices.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 584
79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the appointment in Blanco, Burnet, Llano, and San Saba Counties of associate judges in the district court and of criminal law magistrates in the drug courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to s/c by chair
SB 585
79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to creation of a judicial district in Blanco, Burnet, Llano, and San Saba Counties, to the election of a local administrative district judge for those counties, to the juvenile board in those counties, and to the district courts in those counties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 631
79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the compensation of certain district judges in Denton County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
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 832
79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the compensation of state judges and to the computation of retirement benefits for members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . .
SB 845
79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the hearing of a child protection case by an associate judge.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
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 1066
79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the compensation of district judges in Bexar County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1147
79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the appointment of visiting associate judges.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1266
79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the administration of a system of community supervision for certain defendants convicted of criminal offenses and to the suspension of driver's licenses for defendants convicted of certain offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1459
79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the assignment of certain visiting judges.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1467
79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the supplemental salaries of district judges in Harris County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1611
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to statutory authority to reduce certain appropriations made by the legislature in support of the courts and to certain law library fees.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1791
79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of capital murder.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1832
79-0 (2005)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: 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.
SJR 16
79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for appointment to fill vacancies in certain judicial offices and for nonpartisan retention elections for those offices.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
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
HB 11
79-1 (2005)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the compensation of state judges and county judges, to the computation of retirement benefits for state judges and for members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas, and to providing funds for court-related purposes; making an appropriation.
House: Judiciary Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 12
79-1 (2005)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the compensation of state judges and county judges, to the computation of retirement benefits for state judges and for members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas, and to providing funds for court-related purposes.
House: Judiciary
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 69
79-1 (2005)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the operation of a system of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Posting rule suspended
SB 6
79-1 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Appropriating money for the support of state government.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
SB 11
79-1 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the compensation of state judges and county judges, to the computation of retirement benefits for state judges and for members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas, and to providing funds for court-related purposes.
House: Judiciary Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 36
79-1 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the compensation of state judges and to providing funds for other court-related purposes.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 11
79-2 (2005)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the compensation of state judges and county judges, to retirement benefits for state judges, and to providing funds for court-related purposes; making an appropriation.
House: Judiciary Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 64
79-2 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HJR 18
79-2 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the creation of a judicial compensation commission.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
SB 6
79-2 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the compensation of state judges and county judges, to retirement benefits for state judges, and to providing funds for court-related purposes; making an appropriation.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 203
78-0 (2003)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State 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 272
78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to training regarding sexual assault for a judge or judicial officer.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 296
78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to petition requirements for an application for a place on the general primary election ballot for certain judicial candidates.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 312
78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the accrual of interest on overdue child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 339
78-0 (2003)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the compensation of presiding judges of administrative judicial regions.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 389
78-0 (2003)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to permit application and hearing procedures under the Texas Mass Gatherings Act; providing a penalty.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 404
78-0 (2003)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the participation of a judge at a political party convention.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 413
78-0 (2003)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to special license plates for county judges and retired county judges.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 445
78-0 (2003)
Author: Talton, RobertSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the filing of a recusal motion in a proceeding involving a temporary guardianship.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 461
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the assignment of certain retired or former judges as visiting judges.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 510
78-0 (2003)
Author: Woolley, BeverlySponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the issuance of special license plates for federal administrative law judges.
House: Transportation Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective on 9/1/03
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 821
78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the methods of providing notice of an associate judge's report in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 823
78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to associate judges for certain family law matters.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 858
78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the salaries of certain judges in Tarrant County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 883
78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the powers of an associate judge under the Family Code.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1140
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the acceptance of a referral fee or gift by certain judges; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1213
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the recording of jury deliberations in civil and criminal proceedings.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1421
78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the disqualification of a district judge in certain actions arising under the Election Code.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1482
78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the authority of a judge to reduce or terminate the community supervision of a defendant convicted of an offense punishable as a state jail felony.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1498
78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to disclosure of the individual vote of each member of the supreme court on a petition for review or application for writ of error.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 1511
78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, Elizabeth | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of certain judicial offices and a nonpartisan election for the retention or rejection of a person appointed to those offices.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1514
78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the imposition of sanctions on defendants who violate conditions of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1539
78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to associate judges for statutory probate courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1679
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to the review of a proposed municipal annexation that prevents another municipality from engaging in any significant future annexation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1693
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the criminal jurisdiction of the supreme court and the abolishment of the court of criminal appeals.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1714
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to eligibility for community supervision, the conditions of supervision, and the duration of the period of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1716
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lewis, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to conflicts of interest of certain local public officials engaged in the practice of law.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1717
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the compensation of district judges who preside over certain proceedings.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1755
78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the assignment of visiting judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1768
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Dan
Relating to the recovery by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct of certain costs, fees, and expenses on a finding of misconduct of a judge.
House: Judicial Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1897
78-0 (2003)
Author: Nixon, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the supplemental salaries of certain judges in Harris County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1944
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: 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, WillSponsor: 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 2083
78-0 (2003)
Author: Campbell, Scott
Relating to certain municipal courts of record.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2127
78-0 (2003)
Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Relating to certain information provided to an attorney appointed to represent an indigent defendant in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2157
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the use of the judicial and court personnel training fund.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2234
78-0 (2003)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the appointment of a bailiff for the 411th District Court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
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 2552
78-0 (2003)
Author: Telford, Barry
Relating to the transfer of or assignment of a statutory probate court judge to hear certain probate matters.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2592
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the compensation of certain judges who preside over certain proceedings.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2682
78-0 (2003)
Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the designation of permanent places for certain judicial offices.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2753
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to contributions by and benefits for certain members and retirees under the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One and the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 2836
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to general provisions proceedings for court ordered mental health services.
House: Public Health
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2837
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to general provisions proceedings for court ordered mental health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2838
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to general provisions proceedings for court ordered mental health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2843
78-0 (2003)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to legal and judicial ethics.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 2853
78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to additional fees and court costs for the State Commission on Judicial Conduct; imposing a judicial occupation fee.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2863
78-0 (2003)
Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the functions of the State Office of Administrative Hearings, including hearings functions transferred to the office from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 2944
78-0 (2003)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the courts of appeals districts and membership of the courts of appeals.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
HB 3180
78-0 (2003)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to masters and associate judges for certain family law matters..
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3306
78-0 (2003)
Author: Berman, LeoSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to certain appropriations made in support of the courts by the legislature to certain individuals and governmental entitites, to the assignment and compensation of certain visiting judges, and to the Eighth, Ninth, and Eleventh courts of appeals districts.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 3384
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to associate judges appointed by certain district courts in Dallas County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3385
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the assignment of certain judges by the chief justice of the supreme court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3603
78-0 (2003)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the appointment or election of judges of municipal courts of record in the City of Bedford.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
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
HJR 13
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wolens, Steven | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting judicial candidates from accepting political contributions except during the year preceding and the six months following an election and changing the terms of office of certain justices and judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 20
78-0 (2003)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring certain complaints and reports received by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct to be sworn.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 42
78-0 (2003)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the requirements for persons serving as district judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HJR 48
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the removal of justices of the peace by the legislature and specifying when the house and the senate may consider the removal of justices of the peace and other officers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 63
78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, Elizabeth | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for appointment to fill vacancies in certain judicial offices and for nonpartisan retention elections for those offices.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
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
HJR 67
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing the court of criminal appeals and establishing one supreme court with civil and criminal jurisdiction.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HJR 97
78-0 (2003)
Author: Heflin, Talmadge
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the membership of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 54
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to training regarding sexual assault for a judge or judicial officer.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 322
78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to persons who may administer oaths in Texas.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 365
78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to special license plates for county judges and retired county judges.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Referred to s/c by chair
SB 379
78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 449
78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the number of justices for the eighth and ninth courts of appeals districts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Received from the Senate
SB 532
78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the acceptance of a referral fee or gift by certain judges; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 552
78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the period for which a court may order temporary inpatient mental health services for certain persons.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 794
78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of certain judicial offices and a nonpartisan election for the retention or rejection of a person appointed to those offices.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 828
78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the supplemental salaries of district judges in Harris County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 921
78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Haggerty, Pat | et. al.
Relating to the operation of community supervision and corrections departments and to the early release of a defendant from community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 922
78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the appointments and duties of Tarrant County criminal magistrates.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1043
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the criminal jurisdiction of the supreme court and the abolishment of the court of criminal appeals.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1107
78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the assignment and compensation of certain justices or judges as visiting judges and to service credit in the judicial retirement system for certain visiting judges.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
House passage as amended reported
SB 1147
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to the functions of the State Office of Administrative Hearings, including hearings functions transferred to the office from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1196
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct to conduct a financial audit of certain judges.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1294
78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the accrual of interest on overdue child support.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1465
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the establishment of criminal law magistrates in Harris County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1722
78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to legal and judicial ethics.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1781
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the supplemental salaries of judges of the district courts having jurisdiction in certain counties.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1797
78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the supplemental salaries of district judges in Travis County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1872
78-0 (2003)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain individuals and governmental entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1889
78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the appointment of a bailiff for the 411th District Court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SJR 33
78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for appointment to fill vacancies in certain judicial offices and for nonpartisan retention elections for those offices.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SJR 40
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing the court of criminal appeals and establishing one supreme court with civil and criminal jurisdiction.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SJR 41
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment related to the number of justices on the supreme court and the number of judges on the court of criminal appeals.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SJR 54
78-0 (2003)
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
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 97
78-1 (2003)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the compensation of district judges in Williamson County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SJR 6
78-1 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment related to the number of justices on the supreme court and the number of judges on the court of criminal appeals.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 28
78-3 (2003)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to state and local government fiscal management, including various matters related to increasing administrative efficiency in state government; making related appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 50
78-3 (2003)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the compensation of district judges in certain counties.
House: Judicial Affairs
Received from the House
HB 54
78-3 (2003)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the compensation of district judges in Williamson County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HR 348
78-3 (2003)
Author: Heflin, Talmadge
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 28.
Reported enrolled
HB 78
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the assignment of the judge of the 394th District Court as a visiting judge.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 92
77-0 (2001)
Author: Telford, Barry
Relating to the composition of the Bowie County Juvenile Board.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 212
77-0 (2001)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to the order of preference for assigning certain visiting judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 388
77-0 (2001)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the eligibility of a federal administrative law judge to receive U.S. Judge license plates.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 534
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of an assigned statutory probate court judge.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 535
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to recording information concerning appointment of certain visiting judges.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 538
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to jurisdiction of statutory probate courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 546
77-0 (2001)
Author: Noriega, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to judicial training.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 589
77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the disqualification or recusal of a judge or justice in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 618
77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to officers authorized by law to hold an inquest.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 641
77-0 (2001)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to requiring the comptroller to study the state and federal mandates affecting the region of the state near the border with Mexico.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 844
77-0 (2001)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the salaries of certain justices and judges and to the authority of a county to supplement those salaries.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 900
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: 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 1107
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the use of money in the county law library fund.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
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 1117
77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to petition requirements for an application for a place on the general primary election ballot for certain judicial candidates.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1180
77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to disclosure of a contact between a judge and an officer of a political party regarding a proceeding pending before the judge; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1290
77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to jury service; providing a penalty.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
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 1376
77-0 (2001)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the eligibility for appointment of a visiting associate judge in certain family law cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1394
77-0 (2001)
Author: Berman, LeoSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Bullard.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1518
77-0 (2001)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the appointment and nonpartisan retention or rejection of appellate justices and judges and to elimination of a straight-party vote in connection with district judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 1715
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the authority of certain county judges to engage in the private practice of law.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1745
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the period during which a person arrested is required to be taken before a magistrate and to the appointment and compensation of counsel to represent indigent persons accused of crime.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1766
77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to administration of oaths in Texas.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1818
77-0 (2001)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the authority to impanel general jury panels in certain counties.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
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, HarveySponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the juvenile board of Kendall County.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1926
77-0 (2001)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the applicability to judicial officers of certain prohibitions against the carrying of handguns or other weapons.
House: Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1989
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hamric, PeggySponsor: 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 2024
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the number of justices for the Thirteenth Court of Appeals District.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2077
77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to the authority of a child support master to hear certain cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
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 2169
77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the disqualification of certain judges or justices of the peace to sit in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
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 2431
77-0 (2001)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to special license plates for a municipal judge.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2814
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the operation of statutory probate courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2886
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the assignment of certain retired or former judges as visiting judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 2935
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the appointment of justices of the supreme court and judges of the court of criminal appeals.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3000
77-0 (2001)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the authority of a criminal law magistrate in Bexar County to rule on an issue of law or fact.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3169
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the courts of appeals.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3174
77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, JimSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the operation of the Court of Appeals for the Thirteenth Court of Appeals District and the creation of an appellate judicial system for the district.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3176
77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to eligibility for assignment as a visiting judge.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 3192
77-0 (2001)
Author: Puente, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to associate judges appointed by the district courts of Bexar County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3202
77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
Relating to the disqualification of a judge in an action that arise under the Election Code.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3296
77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: 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 3334
77-0 (2001)
Author: Telford, BarrySponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the composition of the Bowie County Juvenile Board.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3441
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to special license plates for certain government officials.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3447
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the functions of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3574
77-0 (2001)
Author: George, Kenn
Relating to associate judges appointed by certain district courts in Dallas County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3663
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: 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 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, JimSponsor: 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
HCR 325
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make a technical correction in H.B. No. 900.
Signed by the Governor
HJR 6
77-0 (2001)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for gubernatorial appointment to fill vacancies in the offices of appellate justices and judges and for nonpartisan retention elections for those justices and judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
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
HJR 17
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating a vacancy in a judicial office if a judge or justice becomes a candidate for a public elective office other than a judicial office.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HJR 91
77-0 (2001)
Author: Driver, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment to eliminate obsolete, duplicative, or unnecessary provisions and to correct outdated provisions of the Texas Constitution.
House: Constitutional Revision, Select
No action taken in committee
HJR 93
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for gubernatorial appointment for the offices of justices of the supreme court and judges of the court of criminal appeals.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HR 1350
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 900.
1 hr. notice-for consideration
SB 7
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the period during which a person arrested is required to be taken before a magistrate or released on bond and to the appointment and compensation of counsel to represent indigent persons accused of crime.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 1/1/02
SB 118
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the applicability to judicial officers of certain prohibitions against the carrying of handguns or other weapons.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 129
77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of justices of the supreme court and judges of the court of criminal appeals.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 164
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to officers authorized by law to hold an inquest.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 228
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Kino
Relating to requiring certain state agencies to study the state and federal mandates affecting the region of the state near the border with Mexico.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 286
77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: 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 303
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the functions of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 397
77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the assignment of certain retired or former judges as visiting judges.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 618
77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the eligibility for appointment of a visiting associate judge in certain family law cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 666
77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the eligibility for appointment of a visiting associate judge in certain family law cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 721
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the functions of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
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, ChrisSponsor: 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 776
77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to child support, including the accrual of interest on child support and the treatment of overpayments.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
SB 909
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to associate judges appointed by certain district courts in Dallas County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 941
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the eligibility of former or retired statutory probate judges for certain assignments as visiting judges.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 960
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the salaries of certain justices and judges and to the authority of a county to supplement those salaries.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 1022
77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the functions of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1169
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the authority of a criminal law magistrate in Bexar County to rule on an issue of law or fact.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 1767
77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the issuance of a protective custody order by a magistrate.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1810
77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: 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
SJR 3
77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for gubernatorial appointment for the offices of justices of the supreme court and judges of the court of criminal appeals.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 164
76-0 (1999)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to public statements on political issues by candidates for certain judicial offices.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 187
76-0 (1999)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to the disqualification of a judge in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 305
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Relating to the applicability to judicial officers of certain prohibitions against the carrying of handguns or other weapons.
House: Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 346
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the nonpartisan election of appellate justices and judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 460
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the assignment of certain retired or former judges as visiting judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 474
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to notification of assignment of a visiting judge.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 497
76-0 (1999)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to personal financial disclosure by certain county officers and candidates.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 599
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the application of the open meetings law to district judges performing management or administrative functions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 600
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to restricting the assignment of certain visiting judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 639
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the assignment of certain retired or former judges as visiting judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
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 780
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to designation of a municipal court judge as a member of a county bail bond board.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 869
76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to authorizing the appointment of certain visiting associate judges.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 915
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the applicability of certain weapons offenses to conservators of the peace.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
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 1106
76-0 (1999)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of race, ethnicity, or national origin in certain actions and decisions of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1123
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the salaries of certain county court judges.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1162
76-0 (1999)
Author: Crabb, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the authority of a judge to require certain public notice as a condition of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1213
76-0 (1999)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the administration of the justice courts in certain counties.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1274
76-0 (1999)
Author: Tillery, DaleSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the administration of oaths in this state by certain judges and clerks.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1361
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of justices of the Texas Supreme Court and judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals and to the nonpartisan retention or rejection of those justices and judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 1605
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the transfer of cases by statutory probate courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
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 2131
76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the disqualification of a judge or justice in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2201
76-0 (1999)
Author: Tillery, DaleSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the authority of a municipal court judge to sit for another municipal court judge under certain circumstances.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2443
76-0 (1999)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the eligibility of a federal administrative law judge to receive U.S. Judge license plates.
House: Transportation
Considered in Calendars
HB 2534
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: 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 2536
76-0 (1999)
Author: Davis, YvonneSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the salary of the county judge of Dallas County.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2556
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
House: Civil Practices
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2589
76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the assignment of a justice of the peace as a visiting judge.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2595
76-0 (1999)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the applicability of certain weapons offenses to a judge or justice.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2705
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the collection and use of certain money in the judicial and court personnel training fund.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2863
76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the salary of a retired judge or justice assigned to a district court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2876
76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the referral of cases to certain magistrates.
House: Judicial Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3031
76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the compensation of a presiding judge of an administrative judicial region.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3107
76-0 (1999)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to the order of preference for assigning certain visiting judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3130
76-0 (1999)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: 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 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 3499
76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to associate judges appointed by the district courts of Bexar County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3587
76-0 (1999)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Judicial Affairs
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 3706
76-0 (1999)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the appointment and duties of associate judges and child support masters.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3810
76-0 (1999)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to criminal law magistrates in Tarrant County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3811
76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the appointment of a judge of a municipal court of record in Grand Prairie.
House: Judicial Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3832
76-0 (1999)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the composition of the Bell County Juvenile Board.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HJR 26
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the requirements for persons serving as district judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HJR 28
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating a vacancy in the office of district judge if the judge becomes a candidate for another public elective office.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 38
76-0 (1999)
Author: Smith, Todd
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the experience requirement for persons serving as district judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HJR 49
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for gubernatorial appointment from a list of judicial selection committee nominees to fill vacancies in the offices of justices of the supreme court and judges of the court of criminal appeals, and for nonpartisan retention elections for those justices and judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HJR 90
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating a vacancy in a judicial office if a judge becomes a candidate for a non-judicial, public elective office.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered in Calendars
SB 59
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the appointment and nonpartisan retention or rejection of appellate justices and judges and to elimination of a straight-party vote in connection with district judges.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 71
76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the creation of the Judicial Compensation Commission.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
SB 78
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the appointment of appellate justices and judges, to the nonpartisan election of district judges, to the retention or rejection of district and appellate judges, and to the creation of certain judicial districts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 263
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the assignment of certain retired or former judges as visiting judges.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 265
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the temporary assignment of a district court judge to a court of appeals.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 325
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to extending the requirement for judicial instruction related to family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse to certain judges and judicial personnel.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 410
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to requiring a candidate for statewide judicial office to submit a petition with the candidate's application for a place on the ballot.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
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 626
76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the consideration of race, ethnicity, or national origin in certain actions and decisions of public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 757
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 760
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Isett, Carl
Relating to magistrates in Lubbock County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 788
76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to claims against, including motions for the recusal or disqualification of, certain judges.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 837
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 921
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the applicability to judicial officers of certain prohibitions against the carrying of handguns or other weapons.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 952
76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, GregorySponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to the referral of cases to certain magistrates.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1001
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: 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 1187
76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to judicial and court personnel training.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1215
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the release of confidential information obtained in connection with certain presentence investigations and postsentence reports.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1229
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the compensation of presiding judges of administrative judicial regions.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1346
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1436
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: 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, DavidSponsor: 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 1719
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the salary of a retired or former judge or justice assigned to a district court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1735
76-0 (1999)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the appointment and duties of associate judges and child support masters.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SJR 9
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing the court of criminal appeals and establishing one supreme court with civil and criminal jurisdiction and revising the manner in which appellate justices are selected, using a combination of appointment, partisan elections, and nonpartisan retention elections.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SJR 10
76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the creation of a judicial compensation commission.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 11
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the appointment of appellate justices and judges by the governor with retention elections on a nonpartisan ballot for those justices and judges, for the nonpartisan election and retention or rejection of district judges, for the election of certain district judges from state representative districts or commissioners court precincts, and for the alteration of the terms of certain judicial offices.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SJR 43
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the reapportionment of the courts of appeals districts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 50
75-0 (1997)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the regulation of political contributions and political expenditures in connection with certain judicial candidates and officeholders.
House: Elections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 57
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, RonSponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the authority of active and retired judicial officers to carry certain weapons.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Tagged in committee
HB 73
75-0 (1997)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to the disqualification of a judge in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 131
75-0 (1997)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to political contributions made in connection with certain judicial offices.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 215
75-0 (1997)
Author: Zbranek, Zeb
Relating to the qualifications of a district court judge.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 216
75-0 (1997)
Author: Zbranek, Zeb
Relating to the qualifications of office for appellate judges and justices.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 284
75-0 (1997)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to notification of assignment of a visiting judge.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 356
75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to certain judicial salaries.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 367
75-0 (1997)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to fees collected by a judge or justice for certain services.
House: Judicial Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 391
75-0 (1997)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to voting in connection with certain judicial races.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
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 455
75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to objection to a visiting judge.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 518
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the creation of a judicial compensation commission.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered in Calendars
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 591
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to fees and costs for certain mental health proceedings.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 605
75-0 (1997)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the eligibility requirements for the chief administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
No action taken in committee
HB 632
75-0 (1997)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the assignment of certain retired or former judges as visiting judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 664
75-0 (1997)
Author: Finnell, Charles
Relating to the authority of county judges to issue certain search warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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 783
75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the assignment of certain appellate judges and justices as visiting judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 856
75-0 (1997)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the removal and suspension of judges in municipal courts of of record in San Antonio.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 884
75-0 (1997)
Author: Krusee, Mike | et. al.
Relating to personal financial disclosure statements filed by certain county and district officers and candidates.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 949
75-0 (1997)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to objection to an assigned judge.
House: Judicial Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 954
75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the assignment of certain appellate judges and justices as visiting judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 1040
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the salaries of statutory county court judges.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 1175
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the method of selection of certain justices and judges.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1352
75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the appointment, election, and retention or rejection of appellate justices and judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1492
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the powers of a judge.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 1570
75-0 (1997)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the administration of oaths in this state by certain judges and clerks.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1683
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the issuance of special license plates to county judges.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
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 1792
75-0 (1997)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the authority of a judge to impose sentence on a defendant convicted of a state jail felony.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1838
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ramsay, Tom
Relating to the juvenile board of Red River County.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1974
75-0 (1997)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the payment of a supplemental salary to the district judges in Collin County and validation of certain prior acts of the commissioners court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
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 2280
75-0 (1997)
Author: Clark, Ron
Relating to holding at the same time more than one office of municipal judge filled by appointment.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2308
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the list of former and retired judges subject to assignment.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2504
75-0 (1997)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the appointment and duties of criminal magistrates for certain courts of Williamson County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2607
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ramsay, Tom
Relating to the juvenile board of Red River County.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2697
75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the salary from the state of a district judge who serves as a local administrative district judge.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2763
75-0 (1997)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to the application of the open meetings law to judges performing management functions in connection with a community supervision and corrections department.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2820
75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to criminal law magistrates in Tarrant County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2837
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: 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 3086
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to statutory probate courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3105
75-0 (1997)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the supplemental salaries of judges of the district courts having jurisdiction in Midland County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 3119
75-0 (1997)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 3229
75-0 (1997)
Author: Oakley, KeithSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the appointment of criminal law magistrates in Kaufman County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3247
75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the application of the open meetings law to judges performing management functions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3537
75-0 (1997)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the removal and suspension of judges in municipal courts of record in San Antonio.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
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 3588
75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, GlennSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to criminal law magistrates in Tarrant County.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 3595
75-0 (1997)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the delegation of duties of the county judge of Webb County.
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3605
75-0 (1997)
Author: Counts, DavidSponsor: 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
HJR 15
75-0 (1997)
Author: Longoria, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to involuntary retirement of judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HJR 21
75-0 (1997)
Author: Zbranek, Zeb
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the requirements for persons serving in certain judicial offices.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HJR 22
75-0 (1997)
Author: Zbranek, Zeb
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the composition of judicial districts and to the selection of district judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 49
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the creation of a judicial compensation commission.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HJR 69
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the method of selection of certain justices and judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HJR 75
75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for gubernatorial appointments to fill vacancies in the offices of appellate justices and judges, for a partisan election followed by retention elections on a nonpartisan ballot for those justices and judges, and for the appointment of district judges in accordance with certain standards.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 87
75-0 (1997)
Author: Clark, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow a person who holds the office of municipal court judge to hold more than one civil office of emolument at the same time.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HJR 92
75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating a vacancy in the office of district judge if the judge becomes a candidate for another public elective office.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HJR 107
75-0 (1997)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the qualifications of district judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 73
75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: 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 96
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the regulation of political contributions and political expenditures in connection with certain judicial candidates and officeholders; providing a penalty.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 224
75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Finnell, Charles
Relating to the authority of county judges to issue certain search warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 310
75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.Sponsor: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to certain judicial salaries.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 323
75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to judicial training and continuing education for administrative law judges of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 328
75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the creation of the Judicial Compensation Commission.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Finance
Considered in Calendars
SB 330
75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the sunset review of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
SB 331
75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to procedures in a contested case in which the hearing is conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97