Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action
HB 300	86-0 (2019)	Author: Murr, Andrew \| et. al. Sponsor: Whitmire, John	Relating to inquest summary reports and the preservation of evidence collected in the course of an inquest.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately
HB 386	86-0 (2019)	Author: Burns, DeWayne	Relating to the authority of a justice of the peace to issue a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication criminal offenses.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
HB 487	86-0 (2019)	Author: Deshotel, Joe \| et. al.	Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for justices of the peace.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
HB 806	86-0 (2019)	Author: King, Ken \| et. al.	Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for justices of the peace.	House: Transportation	Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3081	86-0 (2019)	Author: Noble, Candy Sponsor: Paxton, Angela	Relating to a person qualified to serve as a temporary justice of the peace.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3792	86-0 (2019)	Author: Goldman, Craig	Relating to clerks of justice courts and deputy constables.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Withdrawn from schedule
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 1042	86-0 (2019)	Author: Taylor, Larry	Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for justices of the peace.	Senate: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
HB 431	85-0 (2017)	Author: Metcalf, Will \| et. al. Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to a temporary justice of the peace.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
HB 459	85-0 (2017)	Author: Dale, Tony	Relating to the suspension of a driver's license for the failure to pay a surcharge.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Left pending in committee
HB 799	85-0 (2017)	Author: Murr, Andrew \| et. al. Sponsor: Perry, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to the persons authorized to conduct an inquest in certain counties.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration	Effective on 9/1/17
HB 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 1322	85-0 (2017)	Author: Burns, DeWayne	Relating to the authority of a justice of the peace to issue a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2727	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve personal property, including access based on danger of family violence.	House: Business & Industry	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3097	85-0 (2017)	Author: Burkett, Cindy	Relating to the procedures following a child fatality or near fatality and the relating investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services
HB 3657	85-0 (2017)	Author: Bonnen, Dennis	Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for justices of the peace.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
SB 44	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Schofield, Mike	Relating to requirements relating to an application for a place on the ballot.	House: Elections Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
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 378	85-0 (2017)	Author: Perry, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to the persons authorized to conduct an inquest in certain counties.	Senate: State Affairs	Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 920	85-0 (2017)	Author: Whitmire, John \| et. al. Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve personal property, including access based on danger of family violence.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/17
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 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 2894	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lozano, J. M. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the election of certain county bail bond board members.	House: County Affairs Senate: Administration	Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3631	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to administration of a justice court technology fund in certain counties by a justice of the peace council.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3880	84-0 (2015)	Author: Goldman, Craig \| et. al.	Relating to the requirements for placement on a general primary election ballot as a candidate for certain judicial offices.	House: Elections	Received from the House
HB 3965	84-0 (2015)	Author: Farrar, Jessica	Relating to the persons who are eligible for appointment as a temporary justice of the peace.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 292	84-0 (2015)	Author: Nelson, Jane \| et. al. Sponsor: Crownover, Myra	Relating to a request for a waiver of the waiting period before human remains may be cremated.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately
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 873	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodríguez, José Sponsor: Moody, Joe	Relating to the courts authorized to hear certain matters relating to a capias pro fine.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1740	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the authority of certain judges in criminal cases to review and modify a bail bond set by a municipal court judge or justice of the peace.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 520	83-0 (2013)	Author: Kuempel, John	Relating to certain fees paid in connection with the ordering or performance of an autopsy.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health
HB 1125	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lavender, George Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin	Relating to the rights of an accused person in and the written waiver of extradition proceedings.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately
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 3062	83-0 (2013)	Author: Herrero, Abel \| et. al.	Relating to the failure to report a missing child or the death of a child; providing penalties.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
HJR 103	83-0 (2013)	Author: Simpson, David	Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the requirement that certain counties continue to be divided into not fewer than four precincts used to elect justices of the peace and constables.	House: County Affairs	Left pending in committee
HB 693	82-0 (2011)	Author: Christian, Wayne	Relating to where a justice of the peace court is held.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 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 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 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
SB 376	82-0 (2011)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to a fee collected for a jury trial in a civil case.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee
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 559	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hernandez, Ana \| et. al. Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario	Relating to the nondisclosure of certain personal information in voter registration records, concealed handgun license records, and tax appraisal records that relates to a justice of the peace.	House: Elections Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/09
HB 588	81-0 (2009)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to fees charged by a justice of the peace for certain documents in a criminal case.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1488	81-0 (2009)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the summoning of jurors to justice of the peace courts in certain counties.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 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 2767	81-0 (2009)	Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" \| et. al. Sponsor: Averitt, Kip	Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for municipal judges and justices of the peace.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Left pending in committee
HB 3151	81-0 (2009)	Author: Christian, Wayne	Relating to the authority of certain justices of the peace to issue a search warrant for a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in subcommittee
SB 312	81-0 (2009)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff Sponsor: Shelton, Mark	Relating to the regulation and certification of medical examiners and the conduct of autopsy and inquest investigations by justices of the peace and medical examiners; providing penalties.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars
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 409	81-0 (2009)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to fees charged by a justice of the peace for certain documents in a criminal case.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately
SB 1274	81-0 (2009)	Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the summoning of jurors to justice of the peace courts in certain counties.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
HB 423	80-0 (2007)	Author: Corte, Jr., Frank Sponsor: Carona, John	Relating to requiring that medical examiners and justices of the peace report certain deaths that result from a motor vehicle accident to the Texas Department of Public Safety.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Effective on 9/1/07
HB 723	80-0 (2007)	Author: Solomons, Burt	Relating to an annual report by a justice of the peace regarding certain income.	House: Judiciary	Left pending in committee
HB 1501	80-0 (2007)	Author: Frost, Stephen	Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for justices of the peace.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
HB 1903	80-0 (2007)	Author: King, Phil	Relating to continuing educational requirements of a justice of the peace who is a licensed attorney.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1909	80-0 (2007)	Author: Bolton, Valinda	Relating to the composition of a juvenile board.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2468	80-0 (2007)	Author: Solomons, Burt Sponsor: Carona, John	Relating to the filing of financial statements by justices of the peace and candidates for justice of the peace in certain counties.	House: Judiciary Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/07
SB 237	80-0 (2007)	Author: Shapiro, Florence Sponsor: Madden, Jerry	Relating to the supreme court's adoption of rules on the electronic filing of documents in civil cases in justice of the peace courts.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
HB 2206	79-0 (2005)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to authorizing a justice or municipal court to grant an occupational driver's license.	House: Law Enforcement	Left pending in committee
HB 3441	79-0 (2005)	Author: Herrero, Abel Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the exchange of benches between justices of the peace.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3519	79-0 (2005)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the appointment of temporary justices of the peace in certain counties.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/05
SB 435	79-0 (2005)	Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario	Relating to the education requirements for a justice of the peace.	Senate: Jurisprudence	No action taken in committee
SB 436	79-0 (2005)	Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Sponsor: Solis, Jim	Relating to the records of a justice of the peace.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/05
SJR 42	79-0 (2005)	Author: Fraser, Troy	Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the terms of office of justices of the peace.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1413	78-0 (2003)	Author: Christian, Wayne	Relating to the waiver of the 72-hour waiting period for a marriage ceremony.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues	Left pending in committee
HB 1424	78-0 (2003)	Author: Keel, Terry \| et. al.	Relating to requiring superintendents and general managers of institutions to report the deaths of certain individuals; providing a criminal penalty.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1509	78-0 (2003)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to the jurisdiction of and filing fees in certain courts.	House: Judicial Affairs	Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2989	78-0 (2003)	Author: Capelo, Jaime \| et. al. Sponsor: Janek, Kyle	Relating to an inquest when a body part is found and to the qualifications of a person conducting an inquest.	House: Public Health Senate: Administration	Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3334	78-0 (2003)	Author: Mabry, John \| et. al.	Relating to requirements regarding certification that a forensic anthropologist must meet in order to assist a medical examiner.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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 99	78-0 (2003)	Author: Moreno, Joe	Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring eight justice of the peace precincts in Harris County, with at least two justices of the peace and at least one constable to be elected in each of those precincts.	House: Judicial Affairs	Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 356	78-0 (2003)	Author: Janek, Kyle Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime	Relating to forensic anthropologists and to an inquest when a body part is found.	House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/03
SB 826	78-0 (2003)	Author: Whitmire, John Sponsor: Keel, Terry	Relating to reporting the deaths of certain individuals; providing a criminal penalty.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1225	78-0 (2003)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime \| et. al.	Relating to the removal of a body part or tissue from a decedent who died under circumstances requiring an inquest.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SJR 9	78-0 (2003)	Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario	Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring eight justice of the peace precincts in Harris County, with at least two justices of the peace and at least one constable to be elected in each of those precincts.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 875	77-0 (2001)	Author: Junell, Robert	Relating to the authority of a county judge to conduct certain inquests.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 888	77-0 (2001)	Author: Ramsay, Tom	Relating to the authority of a county judge to conduct certain inquests.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1035	77-0 (2001)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the educational requirements for certain justices of the peace.	House: Judicial Affairs	Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1256	77-0 (2001)	Author: Ellis, Dan	Relating to employment as a peace officer while serving as a justice of the peace.	House: Judicial Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1637	77-0 (2001)	Author: Goodman, Toby	Relating to the persons who are eligible for appointment as a temporary justice of the peace.	House: Judicial Affairs	Companion considered in lieu of
HB 1871	77-0 (2001)	Author: Solis, Jim \| et. al.	Relating to special license plates for a justice of the peace.	House: Transportation	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 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
HJR 65	77-0 (2001)	Author: Hardcastle, Rick	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing Archer County to combine justice of the peace and constable precincts.	House: County Affairs	Referred to County Affairs
SB 250	77-0 (2001)	Author: Harris, Chris Sponsor: Goodman, Toby	Relating to the persons who are eligible for appointment as a temporary justice of the peace.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
SB 370	77-0 (2001)	Author: Ogden, Steve Sponsor: Swinford, David	Relating to the performance of an autopsy on an individual injured in one county and dying in another county.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective immediately
SB 495	77-0 (2001)	Author: Bernsen, David Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to the educational requirements for certain justices of the peace.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/01
SJR 21	77-0 (2001)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of justice of the peace in McMullen County.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 45	76-0 (1999)	Author: Pitts, Jim	Relating to the requirement that certain administrative hearings involving the Department of Public Safety be heard by a justice of the peace.	House: Civil Practices	Referred to Civil Practices
HB 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 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 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 1833	76-0 (1999)	Author: Counts, David Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the issuance of a personal identification certificate to a justice of the peace or municipal court judge by the Department of Public Safety.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Senate appoints conferees-reported
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 3265	76-0 (1999)	Author: Uher, D.R. Sponsor: Madla, Frank	Relating to the duties of a justice of the peace with respect to inquests on dead bodies.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration	Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 3775	76-0 (1999)	Author: Olivo, Dora Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to the persons a justice of the peace may order to take a specimen of blood from the body of a person who died in a vehicle accident.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration	Effective on 9/1/99
HJR 65	76-0 (1999)	Author: Homer, Mark	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing Hopkins County to be divided into two to six precincts for justices of the peace and constables.	House: County Affairs	Referred to County Affairs
HJR 71	76-0 (1999)	Author: Homer, Mark \| et. al. Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill	Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the number of precincts that certain counties must create for justices of the peace and constables.	House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 31	76-0 (1999)	Author: Cain, David	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing Rockwall County to be divided into two to six precincts for justices of the peace and constables.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 638	70-0 (1987)	Author: Hury, James Sponsor: Green, Gene	Relating to the education requirements for certain justices of the peace.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Tagged in committee
HB 889	70-0 (1987)	Author: Parker, Jim	Relating to the collection of debts by certain public officials.	House: Judiciary	Referred to Judiciary
HB 1025	70-0 (1987)	Author: Grusendorf, Kent	Relating to certain fees collected by justices courts and county courts in civil matters.	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1104	70-0 (1987)	Author: Waldrop, Tom Sponsor: Parker, Carl	Relating to qualifications, powers, and duties of a justice of the peace in regard to inquests and the creation of certain offenses concerning dead bodies; providing penalties.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/87
HB 2214	70-0 (1987)	Author: Hackney, Clint	Relating to the administration of the justice courts in Harris County.	House: Judicial Affairs	Referred to Judicial Affairs
HJR 6	70-0 (1987)	Author: Hollowell, Bill	Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the jurisdiction of justice courts and giving those courts jurisdiction in certain criminal cases punishable by confinement in jail	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HJR 99	70-0 (1987)	Author: Carriker, Steve	Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the division of counties into Justice of the Peace or Constable precincts.	House: County Affairs	Referred to subcommittee
SB 898	70-0 (1987)	Author: Parker, Carl Sponsor: Waldrop, Tom	Relating to qualifications, powers, and duties of a justice of the peace in regard to inquests and the creation of certain offenses concerning dead bodies; providing penalties.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1298	70-0 (1987)	Author: Sarpalius, Bill	Defining "intoxicated" in terms of alcohol concentration or presence of a controlled substance or drug; relating to liability of persons who take blood samples to obtain evidence of such concentration or presence; relating to obtaining such evidence in autopsies; and relating to participation in pretrial diversion programs of persons convicted of offenses involving such concentration or presence and use of the fact of such participation in assessing penalties after subsequent convictions; amending Subsections (c) and (h) of Section 3, Chapter 434, Acts of the 61st Legislature, Regular Session, 1969, as amended (Article 67011-5, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); Subsection (b) of Section 19.05, Penal Code, as amended; Article 49.03, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965, as amended; and Subsection (a), Section 10, Article 42.12, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965, as amended.	Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development
HJR 10	70-2 (1987)	Author: Blackwood, Bill	Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that certain justice precincts may contain more than one justice of the peace court.	House: Judicial Affairs	Laid on the table subject to call
SJR 6	70-2 (1987)	Author: Lyon, Ted Sponsor: Blackwood, Bill	Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that certain justice precincts may contain more than one justice of the peace court.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 263	69-0 (1985)	Author: Parker, Jim	Relating to collection of debts by certain public officials.	House: Judiciary	Referred to Judiciary
HB 264	69-0 (1985)	Author: Parker, Jim	Relating to the courtroom, office space, and services furnished to a justice of the peace.	House: Judiciary	Referred to Judiciary
HB 956	69-0 (1985)	Author: Thompson, Gary	Relating to courtrooms, office space, equipment, and supplies for justices of the peace.	House: County Affairs	Companion considered in lieu in comm.
HB 1095	69-0 (1985)	Author: Edwards, Al	Relating to official identification cards for justices of the peace.	House: County Affairs	Referred to County Affairs
HB 1439	69-0 (1985)	Author: Moreno, Alex	Relating to certain former justices of the peace conducting inquests and arraignments.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2310	69-0 (1985)	Author: Tejeda, Frank	Relating to the conducting of inquests and the duty of peace officers to notify justices of the peace and other magistrates of deaths; providing a penalty.	House: Law Enforcement	1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HJR 69	69-0 (1985)	Author: Hollowell, Bill	Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the jurisdiction of justice courts and giving those courts jurisdiction in certain criminal cases punishable by confinement in jail.	House: Judicial Affairs	Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 251	69-0 (1985)	Author: Williams, Lindon Sponsor: Thompson, Gary	Relating to courtrooms, office space, equipment, and supplies for justices of the peace.	House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 17	68-0 (1983)	Author: Smith, Carlyle	Relating to the duty of a justice of the peace to notify a defendant of his right to appeal a criminal conviction.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Reported from subcommittee with substitute
HB 276	68-0 (1983)	Author: Thompson, Gary Sponsor: Blake, Roy	Relating to the persons authorized to request an autopsy.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 923	68-0 (1983)	Author: Burnett, Dick	Relating to qualifications for the offices of justice of the peace and constable.	House: Judicial Affairs	Referred to subcommittee
HB 1172	68-0 (1983)	Author: Hall, Tip	Relating to the exemption from a medical examination of certain marriage license applicants on the order of a justice of the peace.	House: Judiciary	Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 1284	68-0 (1983)	Author: Valles, Robert "Bob"	Relating to the exemption from a medical examination of certain marriage license applicants on the order of a justice of the peace.	House: Judiciary	Referred to subcommittee
HB 1396	68-0 (1983)	Author: Ceverha, Bill	Relating to fees collected by justices of the peace.	House: Judicial Affairs	Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
HB 1979	68-0 (1983)	Author: Thompson, Gary	Relating to office space, equipment and supplies for justices of the peace.	House: County Affairs	Referred to Committee on County Affairs
HJR 91	68-0 (1983)	Author: Harrison, Dudley Sponsor: Sims, Bill	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize fewer justice of the peace and constable precincts in certain counties.	House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Filed without the Governor's signature
HJR 103	68-0 (1983)	Author: Geistweidt, Gerald	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize fewer justice of the peace and constable precincts in certain counties.	House: County Affairs	Withdrawn by Author
SB 474	68-0 (1983)	Author: Leedom, John Sponsor: Thompson, Gary	Relating to office space, equipment and supplies, and courtrooms for justices of the peace.	House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 1293	68-0 (1983)	Author: McFarland, Bob Sponsor: Willis, Doyle	Giving to justices of the peace, medical examiners, and their personnel the protection provided under Chapter 309, Act of the 64th Legislature, Regular Session, 1975.	House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Resources	Effective immediately
HB 182	67-0 (1981)	Author: Criss, Lloyd	Relating to authority of a justice of the peace to collect fees and process checks or similar sight orders.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 503	67-0 (1981)	Author: Gonzales, Arnold	Relating to the exemption from a medical examination of certain marriage license applicants on the order of a justice of the peace.	House: Judiciary	Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 701	67-0 (1981)	Author: Ware, Bob	Relating to courtroom and office space for justices of the peace.	House: Intergovernmental Affairs	Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1333	67-0 (1981)	Author: Browder, Larry	Relating to the salaries of justices of the peace and constables.	House: Intergovernmental Affairs	Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 2145	67-0 (1981)	Author: Moreno, Paul	Relating to the compensation of the justices of the peace.	House: Intergovernmental Affairs	Referred to subcommittee
HJR 35	67-0 (1981)	Author: Patterson, Pete	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize fewer justice of the peace and constable precincts in certain counties.	House: Constitutional Amendments	Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
HJR 84	67-0 (1981)	Author: Lee, El Franco Sponsor: Mengden, Walter	Proposing a constitutional amendment to the division of counties into precincts for the election of justices of the peace, constables, and county commissioners.	House: Constitutional Amendments Senate: State Affairs	Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HJR 90	67-0 (1981)	Author: Shaw, Larry	Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize fewer justice of the peace and constable precincts in certain counties.	House: Constitutional Amendments	Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
SB 34	67-0 (1981)	Author: Mengden, Walter Sponsor: Polumbo, Anthony	Relating to boundaries of justice precincts and to the terms of office of affected justices of the peace and constables.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 794	67-0 (1981)	Author: Howard, Ed	Relating to authority of justice of the peace in certain counties to collect fees and process checks or similar sight orders.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to subcommittee
SB 1220	67-0 (1981)	Author: Brooks, Chet Sponsor: Keller, Ray	Relating to residence requirements for the offices of justice of the peace and constable.	House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Effective 8/31/81
SJR 3	67-0 (1981)	Author: Mengden, Walter	Proposing a constitutional amendment to the division of counties into precincts for the election of justices of the peace, constables, and county commissioners.	Senate: State Affairs	No action taken
HB 370	66-0 (1979)	Author: Close, G.R. "Bob" Sponsor: Price, Bob	Relating to payment of costs for an autopsy ordered by a justice of the peace.	House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective immediately
HB 790	66-0 (1979)	Author: Evans, Charles	Relating to the compensation of justices of the peace where two or more justice courts are in the same precinct.	House: Intergovernmental Affairs	Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 874	66-0 (1979)	Author: Watson, Ed Sponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"	Relating to courtroom and office space for justices of the peace.	House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1357	66-0 (1979)	Author: Gonzales, Arnold	Relating to the exemption from a medical examination of certain marriage license applicants on the order of a justice of the peace.	House: Judicial Affairs	Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
HJR 122	66-0 (1979)	Author: Close, G.R. "Bob"	Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the location of an office of a justice of the peace.	House: Constitutional Amendments	Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
HJR 123	66-0 (1979)	Author: Close, G.R. "Bob"	Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit fewer than four constable and justice of the peace precincts in a county.	House: Constitutional Amendments	Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
SB 391	66-0 (1979)	Author: Price, Bob	Relating to payment of costs for an autopsy ordered by a justice of the peace.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 473	66-0 (1979)	Author: Mengden, Walter	Relating to boundaries of justice precincts and to the terms of office of affected justices of the peace and constables.	House: Elections Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to Committee on Elections
SB 1145	66-0 (1979)	Author: Andujar, Betty	Relating to providing medical assistance to justices of the peace in their duty to hold inquest and to provide a means of assistance to counties which do not have medical examiners.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to subcommittee
HB 307	65-0 (1977)	Author: Bryant, John W. Sponsor: Andujar, Betty	Relating to the authority of a justice of the peace and a medical examiner to permit the taking of corneal tissue for transplants; and providing immunity in certain civil suits.	House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources	Effective immediately
HB 557	65-0 (1977)	Author: Polumbo, Anthony Sponsor: Jones, Gene	Relating to fees collected by justices of the peace.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective in 90 days
HB 2252	65-0 (1977)	Author: Baker, Andrew Z.	Relating to courtroom and office space for justices of the peace.	House: Intergovernmental Affairs	Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HCR 60	65-0 (1977)	Author: Polumbo, Anthony	Relating to judicial license plates for justices of the peace.	House: Transportation	Referred to Committee on Transportation
HJR 37	65-0 (1977)	Author: Lalor, Lance Sponsor: Brooks, Chet	Proposing amendments to Article V, Sections 16 and 19, of the Texas Constitution, to extend the jurisdiction of justices of the peace in civil cases.	House: Constitutional Amendments Senate: Jurisprudence	Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 46	65-0 (1977)	Author: Hill, Gerald	Proposing amendments to Article V, Sections 16 and 19, of the Texas Constitution, to expand the jurisdiction of justices of the peace to include civil cases where the amount in controversy is $500 or less.	House: Constitutional Amendments	Referred to subcommittee
HJR 60	65-0 (1977)	Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe	Proposing amendments to the Texas constitution to expand the jurisdiction of justices of the peace to include civil cases where the amount in controversy is $500 or less and to raise the minimum civil jurisdiction of the county court to cases in excess of $500.	House: Constitutional Amendments	Referred to subcommittee
SJR 42	65-0 (1977)	Author: Harris, O.H.	To expand the jurisdiction of justices of the peace to include civil cases where the amount in controversy in $500 or less.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HB 1046	64-0 (1975)	Author: Hernandez, Joe	Relating to the provision of places in certain courthouses for justices of the peace.	House: Intergovernmental Affairs	Referred to subcommittee
HB 1918	64-0 (1975)	Author: Bock II, Bennie Sponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"	Relating to county medical examiners.	House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Returned from the House
HJR 4	64-0 (1975)	Author: Spurlock II, Joe	Relating to extending jurisdiction of the justices of the peace in certain civil cases.	House: Constitutional Revision	Referred to Committee on Constitutional Revision
SJR 36	64-0 (1975)	Author: Williams, Lindon	Amending Constitution to extend the jurisdiction of justices of the peace to include misdemeanors under certain circumstances.	Senate: Texas Constitution	Referred to Committee on Texas Constitution
HB 81	63-0 (1973)	Author: Williams, Lindon Sponsor: Wallace, Jim	Relating to the removal of justices of the peace by amending the definition of "incompetency."	House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence	Signed by the Governor
HB 624	63-0 (1973)	Author: Jones, Gene	Relating to the establishment and operation of justice courts of record in this state and providing for justices of the peace to prside over such courts.	House: Judiciary	Considered in public hearing
HR 48	63-0 (1973)	Author: Lombardino, Frank	Creating an interim committee to study all aspects of justice of the peace courts system.	House: Judiciary
SB 99	63-0 (1973)	Author: Ogg, Jack	Relating to establishment and operation of justice courts of record in this state and providing for justices of the peace to preside over such courts.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Sent to subcommittee
SB 673	63-0 (1973)	Author: Brooks, Chet Sponsor: Williams, Lindon	Relating to removing justices of the peace from exemption with respect to compensation, expenses and allowances of county and precinct officials.	House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective immediately
HB 168	62-0 (1971)	Author: Williams, Lindon Sponsor: Brooks, Chet	Relating to the removal of justices of the peace with certain exemptions.
HB 331	62-0 (1971)	Author: Stroud, J.W.	Relating to time spent as a justice of the peace or judge on certain courts to be credited as judicial service for purposes of retirement under certain circumstances.
HB 809	62-0 (1971)	Author: Wolff, Nelson	Relating to requiring one justice of the peace to be holding court in each county seat at all times.
HB 1644	62-0 (1971)	Author: Salter, Robert \| et. al. Sponsor: Watson, Murray	Relating to the salaries of justices of the peace in certain counties.
HJR 41	62-0 (1971)	Author: Niland, Tom Sponsor: Wallace, Jim	Proposing an amendment to require the commissioners court in all counties in the state to compensate all justices of peace on a salary basis beginning January 01 1972.
SB 736	62-0 (1971)	Author: Christie, Joe Sponsor: Santiesteban, H. Tati	Relating to providing for the payment of a fee upon authorization of the local County Commissioners Court to any Justice of the Peace conducting a hearing on revocation of driver's license.
SB 6	62-1 (1971)	Author: Watson, Murray	Relating to the salaries of justices of the peace and constables in certain counties.
HB 1364	61-0 (1969)	Author: Salter, Robert F. "Bob"	Relating to the disqualification of judges and justices of the peace in certain cases.
SB 139	61-0 (1969)	Author: Brooks, Chet	Relating to justice of the peace fees.
SB 705	61-0 (1969)	Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"	Relating to the fees paid to the County Judge, the Judge of the Court at Law, or the Justice of the Peace.
SB 779	61-0 (1969)	Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"	Relating to the holding of inquests in this state.
SB 54	61-2 (1969)	Author: Watson, Jr., Murray	Relating to the salary of the justices of the peace in certain counties.
HB 455	60-0 (1967)	Author: Williams, Lindon	Relating to authorizing justices of the peace of the same county to hold court for each other and to exchange benches.
HB 456	60-0 (1967)	Author: Williams, Lindon	Relating to election, term of office and the raising of the bond payable by the justice of the peace to the county judge.
HB 1295	60-0 (1967)	Author: Howard, David Currie "Dave"	Relating to maximum compensation that may be paid to justices of the peace in certain counties.
SB 272	60-0 (1967)	Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"	Relating to appointment of temporary justices of the peace.
SB 276	60-0 (1967)	Author: Brooks, Chet	Relating to raising the bond payable by the justice of the peace to the county judge.
SB 317	60-0 (1967)	Author: Brooks, Chet	Relating to authorizing justices of the peace of the same county to hold court for each other and to exchange benches.
SCR 58	60-0 (1967)
HB 619	59-0 (1965)	Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"	Relating to authorizing additional compensation for certain Justices of the Peace.
HB 463	58-0 (1963)	Author: Knapp, Jr., Walter Lee \| et. al.	Relating to providing for the abolishment of all court costs in justice courts in criminal cases and cases involving Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways; providing that all justices of the peace in the State of Texas shall be compensated on a salary basis.
HB 574	58-0 (1963)	Author: Duggan, Jr., Fitzhugh Lee	Relating to providing that in all counties having a population in excess of one million and two hundred thousand (1,200,000) inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census, in addition to the expenditures now authorized, the Commissioners Court of such counties may furnish Justices of the Peace courtrooms, offices and office furniture and furnish Constables offices and office furniture.
SB 49	58-0 (1963)	Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"	Relating to repealing Code of Criminal Procedure Article relative to empowering justices of the peace to hold courts of inquiry.
HB 912	57-0 (1961)	Author: Bass, Robert Wilton "Bob" \| et. al.	Relating to raising the maximum fees that may be retained by justices of the peace in certain counties.
HB 25	56-0 (1959)	Author: Crosthwait, John L.	Relating to abolishing court costs in misdemeanor cases tried before a Justice of the Peace.
HB 345	56-0 (1959)	Author: Foreman, Wilson	Relating to prescribing the minimum salaries that may be paid to Justices of the Peace and Constables.
HB 130	55-0 (1957)	Author: Hale, L. DeWitt	Relating to fixing maximum salaries for Justices of the Peace and Constables in certain counties; providing for car allowance.
HB 340	55-0 (1957)	Author: Oliver, W. T. "Boss Cajun"	Relating to prescribing the compensation that may be paid justices of the peace and constables in counties having a population of at least one hundred ninety-five thousand inhabitants and less than six hundred thousand inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census.
HB 661	55-0 (1957)	Author: Wheeler, Bob	Relating to prescribing the maximum salaries that may be paid justices of the peace in certain counties.
HB 682	55-0 (1957)	Author: Mann, Frank E.	Relating to amending certain Statutes relating to fees allowed Justices of the Peace.
SB 178	55-0 (1957)	Author: Fuller, Jep S.	Relating to prescribing the compensation that may be paid justices of the peace and constables in counties having a population of at least one hundred ninety-five thousand inhabitants and less than six hundred thousand inhabitants according to the last preceding federal census.
SB 448	55-0 (1957)	Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy	Relating to the salaries of certain precinct and county officials.
HJR 21	54-0 (1955)	Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill"	Proposing an amendment to Section 18 of Article V of the Constitution of Texas to authorize County Commissioners Courts to divide counties into any number of precincts not to exceed eight for the election of Justices of the Peace and Constables; and providing for an election, form of ballot, proclamation, and publication.
SB 404	54-0 (1955)	Author: Strauss, Sr., Gus James	Relating to the furnishing of suitable offices for Justices of the Peace in certain counties.
HB 355	53-0 (1953)	Author: Morris, Jimmy R.	Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of Texas, 1925, so as to provide a fee of Four Dollars ($4) to be paid the Justices of the Peace in each criminal action tried and finally disposed of before him; to provide a trial fee of Five Dollars and fifty cents ($5.50) in the Justice Courts.
HB 376	53-0 (1953)	Author: Walling, J. B.	Relating to prescribing the amount of fees that may be retained as compensation by justices of the peace who are compensated on a fee basis.
HB 738	53-0 (1953)	Author: Lieck, Jr., Charles J.	Relating to making it a crime for any justice of the peace to accept checks made out to him personally for fines levied on persons found violating the laws.
SB 231	53-0 (1953)	Author: Latimer, Oswald E. "Ozzie"	Relating to providing for salaries of certain Justices of the Peace and Constables; providing for the number and salaries of deputies of such Justices of the Peace and Constables; providing for car allowances.
SB 267	53-0 (1953)	Author: McDonald, Warren Swann	Relating to amending certain Acts by authorizing Commissioners Courts to increase compensation of Justices of the Peace in certain precincts.
SB 298	53-0 (1953)	Author: Lane, Wardlow William	Relating to allowing additional compensation for justices of the peace in certain counties.
HB 90	52-0 (1951)	Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"	Relating to fixing the compensation for Justices of the Peace in certain counties; allowing said officers to retain certain fees.
HB 139	52-0 (1951)	Author: Crosthwait, John L.	Relating to amending certain statutes providing for salaries of certain justices of the peace and constables.
HB 150	52-0 (1951)	Author: Crosthwait, John L.	Relating to providing for automobile expense allowance for certain Justices of the Peace, Constables, and Investigators for the District Attorney in certain Counties.
HB 256	52-0 (1951)	Author: Perry, Henry Grady	Relating to amending certain acts increasing the maximum annual fees that may be retained by Justices of Peace and Constables in certain counties and prescribing a limit to the expense of such officers.
HB 386	52-0 (1951)	Author: Sewell, James Carroll "Jim"	Relating to providing for a salary of not less than twenty-one hundred dollars ($2100.00) nor more than twenty-eight hundred dollars ($2800.00) per annum for Justices of the Peace who are compensated on a salary basis in precincts situated in a county with at least 39,000 inhabitants and not more than 40,000 inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census, and which county includes a city of at least 19,100 inhabitants.
HB 689	52-0 (1951)	Author: Stump, William R. "Bill" \| et. al.	Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to provide a fee of Five ($5.00) Dollars to be paid to the county judge or judge of the county court at law, and a fee of Three ($3.00) Dollars to be paid to the justice of the peace in each criminal action tried and finally disposed of before him.
HB 781	52-0 (1951)	Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"	Relating to authorizing Commissioners Courts to increase compensation for Justices of the Peace in certain counties.
HB 540	51-0 (1949)	Author: Tufares, Deno Arthur \| et. al.	Relating to fixing the salaries of Justices of the Peace who are compensated on a salary basis in Counties having a population of not less than seventy thousand (70,000) inhabitants and not more than one hundred thousand (100,000) inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census; providing that this Act shall be severable; repealing all laws in conflict.
HB 541	51-0 (1949)	Author: Pattison, James B.	Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Courts of Counties having a population of less than Thirteen Thousand (13,000), according to the last preceding Federal Census, in which the counties the Commissioners Courts have authorized or may authorize Justices of the Peace and Constables to be compensated on a salary basis, to fix the salaries to be paid to such Justices of the Peace and Constables; repealing all laws in conflict.
HB 592	51-0 (1949)	Author: Crosthwait, John L.	Relating to providing for salaries of constables and justices of the peace in counties having at least eight (8) District Courts, two (2) of which are Criminal District Courrs, and at least four (4) County Courts, two (2) of which are County Courts of Law and one (1) is a County Criminal Court.
HB 763	51-0 (1949)	Author: Moore, Sr., Carlton \| et. al.	Relating to providing for a salary of not less than Four Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($4,500) nor more than Seven Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500) per annum for Justices of the Peace who are compensated on a salary basis in precincts situated in a city or which include a city or a part thereof, having a population in excess of three hundred and fifty thousand (350,000) inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census; providing this Act shall be severable; repealing all laws in conflict.
HB 825	51-0 (1949)	Author: McIlhany, Grainger Walter	Relating to amending a previous Act, providing that each justice of the peace of the State of Texas as an ex officio notary public shall be granted the privilege of using the seal of a notary public.
HB 860	51-0 (1949)	Author: Cassity, Jr., Osceola A.	Relating to amending a previous Act, to increase the maximum salary of Justice of the Peace in Counties with a population of not less than 22,000, and not exceeding 22,800.
HB 217	50-0 (1947)	Author: Bean, Woodrow Wilson	Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of the State of Texas, 1925; providing for inquests and procedures and fees in connection therewith; containing provisions regarding the cremation of bodies, making it unlawful to violate such provisions, and fixing penalties for such violations; providing that physicians who perform autopsies under invalid orders of a Justice of the Peace in the good faith belief that such orders are valid shall not be liable therefor; providing that if any section, part of a section or provision of this Act is held to be unconstitutional, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Act.
HB 438	50-0 (1947)	Author: Etheredge, Jr., M. B.	Relating to fixing the compensation of Justice of the Peace in any county where the main unit of the Texas Prison System is located; repealing all laws in conflict herewith.
HB 773	50-0 (1947)	Author: Shannon, James W. "Bill"	Relating to increasing the maximum annual fees that may be retained by the Justices of Peace and Constables in certain counties and prescribing a limit to the expenses of such officers; repealing all laws in conflict.
HB 781	50-0 (1947)	Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"	Relating to fixing the compensation for Justices of the Peace in certain counties; allowing said officers to retain certain fees; repealing all laws in conflict.
HB 883	50-0 (1947)	Author: Mangum, Preston P. "Pete"	Relating to amending a previous Act, providing salaries of certain counties; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
SB 161	50-0 (1947)	Author: Brown, Buster	Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure regarding the cremation of bodies; fixing penalties; providing that if any section, part of a section or provision of this Act is held to be unconstitutional, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Act.
HB 581	49-0 (1945)	Author: Foster, William S. "Bill"	Relating to creating fees for marriages, etc., not accounted for by County Judges and Justices of the Peace making the Statutes conform.
SB 304	49-0 (1945)	Author: Stone, William E.	Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure as providing for inquests, and procedures and fees in connection therewith.
HB 71	48-0 (1943)	Author: Lansberry, Charles V.	Relating to providing that in all counties in this State where the precinct officers are compensated on a fee basis, the commissioners' court shall allow such officers compensation for ex-officio services in a sum of not less than Fifty ($50.00) Dollars per month and not more than One Hundred and Fifty ($150.00) Dollars per month in addition to the fees received by such precinct officers, the total compensation to such officers not to exceed the maximum provided by law.
HB 148	48-0 (1943)	Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill"	Relating to fixing the compensation and salaries of Constables and Justices of the Peace in all counties in this State having a population of not less than twenty-five thousand, seven hundred and fifty (25,750) and not more than twenty-six thousand (26,000), and containing a city having a population of not less than thirteen thousand (13,000) and not more than fourteen thousand (14,000) inhabitants, according to the last preceding Federal Census, within the boundaries of which county is located a military camp; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict.
SJR 5	48-0 (1943)	Author: Ramsey, Ben	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas by amending Sections 1, 16, 18, 24 and 28 of Article 5, Section 40 of Article 16, Section 56 of Article 3, and revoking and repealing Section 19 of Article 5, so as to do away with Justices of the Peace and Constables, and conferring upon the County Courts jurisdiction of all cases civil and criminal formerly within the jurisdiction of the Courts of Justices of the Peace.
HB 712	47-0 (1941)	Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill"	Relating to providing for a more adequate and equitable salary for constable and justice of peace in certain counties of this State.
HB 841	47-0 (1941)	Author: Lansberry, Charles V.	Relating to providing that in all counties in this State where the precinct officers are compensated on a fee basis, the commissioners' court shall allow such officers compensation for ex-officio services in certain amount in addition to the fees received by such precinct officers.
HB 7	47-1 (1941)	Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill"	Relating to providing for a more adequate and equitable salary for constable and justice of peace in certain counties.
HB 182	46-0 (1939)	Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill" \| et. al.	Relating to amending a certain Act providing the election of two Justices of the Peace in Justice Precincts containing a city of 8,000 inhabitants or more, upon petition of five hundred qualified voters residing within such precinct.
HB 824	46-0 (1939)	Author: Heflin, James McDonald	Relating to providing that in certain counties the Commissioners Court shall make a reasonable allowance to each Justice of the Peace for the operation of automobiles in connection with their official business.
HB 865	46-0 (1939)	Author: Kinard, DeWitt Edward	Relating to amending a certain Act so default judgment may be taken in Justice Court in Forcible Entry and Detainer proceedings.
HB 1037	46-0 (1939)	Author: Galbreath, William Jessey	Relating to amending a certain Statute by providing that in certain counties the Commissioners Courts shall have the power to fix the maximum amount of fees the Justices of the Peace and Constables shall be allowed to retain.
HB 1110	46-0 (1939)	Author: Stoll, Robert	Relating to fixing compensation for Justices of the Peace and Constables in certain counties; providing said compensation may be paid by part fees and part salary.
SB 110	46-0 (1939)	Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B.	Relating to amending a certain Statute to provide for the election of two Justices of the Peace in Justice Precincts containing a city of eight thousand (8,000) inhabitants or more, upon petition of five hundred (500) qualified voters residing within such precinct to the Commissioners' Court of the County in which such precinct is located.
SB 308	46-0 (1939)	Author: Burns, Gordon M.	Relating to fixing the maximum fees of county officials in certain counties containing a population of not less than eighteen thousand five hundred twenty-eight (18,528) and not more than eighteen thousand five hundred thirty-five (18,535).
SJR 10	46-0 (1939)	Author: Spears, J. Franklin	Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the number of Justices of the Peace and Constables of Precincts to three for each County.
SJR 14	46-0 (1939)	Author: Pace, Will D. \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing the offices of Justice of the Peace and Constable as constitutional offices and to confer jurisdiction now exercised by Justices of the Peace and Justice Courts to the County Courts and/or District Courts under certain circumstances, and to require, in counties having a population of ten thousand (10,000) or more, County Judges to be licensed attorneys.
SJR 15	46-0 (1939)	Author: Pace, Will D. \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment to eliminate the requirements of electing Justices of the Peace and Constables and so as to eliminate the offices of Justices of the Peace and Constables as constitutional officers, and to require County Judges to be licensed attorneys in counties of ten thousand population or more.
HB 747	45-0 (1937)	Author: Knetsch, Fred E.	Relating to fixing the amount of maximum fees that may be retained by Justices of the Peace and Constables in counties containing not less than eleven thousand, nine hundred and eighty (11,980) inhabitants, and not more than twelve thousand, one hundred (12,100) inhabitants, according to the last preceding Federal Census.
HB 1086	45-0 (1937)	Author: Baker, H. Cecil	Relating to providing that in counties containing not less than twenty-nine thousand, five hundred (29,500) nor more than thirty thousand (30,000) population, according to the last preceding Federal Census, the Justice of the Peace shall be allowed to retain out of the fees collected by such officer the sum of Twenty-four Hundred Dollars ($2400).
HB 1155	45-0 (1937)	Author: Baker, H. Cecil	Relating to providing compensation of Constables and Justices of the Peace in certain counties.
HB 164	44-0 (1935)	Author: Pope, Walter Elmer "Uncle Elmer"	Relating to raising the salaries of Justices of the Peace and Constables in certain counties, and providing for excess fee remuneration; providing that this Act shall become effective on its passage.
HB 349	44-0 (1935)	Author: Gibson, Merritt Hamilton \| et. al.	Relating to providing for the fees of office that may be retained by certain precinct officers in certain counties.
HB 144	43-2 (1934)	Author: Holloway, Walter C. \| et. al.	Relating to providing for the fees of office that may be retained by certain precinct officers, in certain counties; providing for salaries that may be paid certain assistants to certain officers in certain counties.
HB 347	42-0 (1931)	Author: Hughes, Sarah Tilghman \| et. al.	Relating to repealing certain article providing for changing of executions to another county; abolishing necessity of certificate of justice of peace qualifications.
HB 14	41-0 (1929)	Author: Justiss, Archie Norris	Relating to amending a certain Statute regulating and fixing fees of Justices of the Peace in criminal actions tried before them and providing for a trial fee to be paid to the Justice of the Peace out of the county general fund in each case tried before him.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 36	41-0 (1929)	Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto	Relating to providing fees for the courts in misdemeanor cases, and to relieving the courts of any interest in the result of the trial.
SB 37	41-0 (1929)	Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto	Relating to providing a trial fee in justice courts in misdemeanor cases.
SB 39	41-0 (1929)	Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto	Relating to not allowing a justice of the peace any commissions on fines, thereby further relieving him of any interest in a Misdemeanor case.
HB 84	41-1 (1929)	Author: Johnson, Andrew Percy \| et. al.	Relating to repealing Article 1066, Title 15, Chapter 4, Code of Criminal Procedure of Texas, 1925; relating to fees of Justices of the Peace.
HB 85	41-1 (1929)	Author: Johnson, Andrew Percy \| et. al.	Relating to amending a certain Code; relating to the taxing, collecting and paying into the Treasury of fines, and costs heretofore authorized for Justices of the Peace, or Judges.
HB 222	39-0 (1925)	Author: Stout, A. Royce	Relating to amending certain statute providing that the commissioners court shall provide suitable places in the courthouse for the holding of court by justices of the peace, so as to provide that said commissioners court shall provide such places for holding of court in the courthouse to precinct where the courthouse is situated.	House: Judiciary
SB 78	39-0 (1925)	Author: Pollard, Sr., Tomas (Thomas) Glover	Relating to amending certain statute relating to process and service in civil actions in the Justice's Courts by providing for issuance and mailing of citations to defendants, whether residents of the same or different counties or non-residents of the State; prescribing the requisites thereof, the manner of sending, and the evidence of delivery thereof to such defendants.	Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
HB 216	38-0 (1923)	Author: Culp, Isaac W.	Relating to amending certain statute relating to election and qualifications of justices of the peace, insofar as said statute affects Bell county, or any city therein.
HB 375	37-0 (1921)	Author: Mott, Leon L.	Relating to amend a certain Act regarding jurisdiction of justices of the peace in certain cases.
HB 442	36-0 (1919)	Author: Johnson, Thomas S.	Relating to providing for the destruction of old papers by Justices of the Peace after 10 years.
HB 486	36-0 (1919)	Author: Sneed, Jerome Hardeman	Relating to amending certain articles allowing the justice of the peace a trial fee of $2.00 in each civil case finally disposed of.
HB 622	36-0 (1919)	Author: Lange, Edward Henry	Relating to providing that the commissioners courts shall provide suitable places in the court house for the holding of court by justices of the peace in the precinct where the court house is situated, where there are more than 75,000 inhabitants in such justice precinct.
SB 265	36-0 (1919)	Author: Hertzberg, Harry	Relating to providing that the Commissioners' Court shall provide suitable places in the Court House for the holding of court by Justices of the Peace in the precinct where the Court House is situated, where there are more than seventy-five thousand inhabitants in such Justice Precinct.	House: Counties Senate: Counties and County Boundaries
SB 46	36-2 (1919)	Author: Caldwell, Walter Douglass	Relating to amending certain acts so as to make it the duty of the Commissioners Courts to provide suitable places in the Court House for holding of the Justice court in certain precincts.
HB 178	35-0 (1917)	Author: Carlock, Sr., Robert Lee	Relating to the holding of inquests by the justice of the peace; amending the Code of Criminal Procedure.
HB 385	35-0 (1917)	Author: Miller, Barry	Relating to limiting the jurisdiction of justices of the peace to their precinct.
HB 480	35-0 (1917)	Author: Jones, R. H.	Relating to providing that justices of the peace may issue writs of attachment in cases where their courts have no jurisdiction and may return proceedings filed to a court of competent jurisdiction and venue.
HB 770	35-0 (1917)	Author: Schlesinger, William	Relating to providing offices in the courthouse for justices of the peace of Precinct No. 1 in certain counties.
HB 130	35-4 (1918)	Author: Jones, R. H.	Relating to forcible entry and detainer and to the issuance of citation and the service thereof.
HB 461	34-0 (1915)	Author: Jones, R. H.	Relating to amending a certain Statute providing in substance that Justices of the Peace may issue writs of attachment in cases where their courts have no jurisdiction and may return proceedings therein filed to a Court of competent jurisdiction and venue.
HB 486	34-0 (1915)	Author: Vannoy, J. J.	Relating to amending a certain Statute providing for the issuance of citation and service thereof, relating to Forcible Entry and Detainer.
HB 643	34-0 (1915)	Author: Boner, Charles Wilbur	Relating to amending a certain Statute defining the duties of the justices of peace in reference to process and the issuance of same.
SB 227	34-0 (1915)	Author: Bailey, John Heywood	Relating to amending a certain Statute and the Code of Criminal Procedure depriving corporations courts in certain cities to try offenses against the state law of which justices of the peace have jurisdiction.
HB 777	33-0 (1913)	Author: Cooper, Jr., Samuel Bronson	Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes relating to justice courts and provide for the election of a special justice of the peace in certain instances.
HB 239	30-0 (1907)		Relating to authorizing justices of the peace and constables to charge and collect fees in examining trials in misdemeanor cases.
HB 65	24-0 (1895)		Relating to disqualification of justices of the peace.
HB 266	23-0 (1893)		Relating to inquests.
HB 483	19-0 (1885)		Relating to amending article 1533 of the Revised Statutes.
HB 175	18-0 (1883)		Relating to requiring quarterly reports from clerks of the district courts, clerks of the county courts, and justices of the peace
SB 30	18-0 (1883)		Relating to authorizing the counsel for the State and for the accused to take part in inquest proceedings
SB 41	18-0 (1883)		Relating to providing for the payment of fees to county judges and justices of the peace, sheriffs, constables, district and county attorneys and district clerks for services rendered in certain felony cases
SB 251	18-0 (1883)		Relating to fees paid for holding inquests

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