HBA-BSM H.B. 3171 77(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.B. 3171
By: Thompson
Judicial Affairs
4/22/2001
Introduced



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Currently, many district courts in Texas are experiencing a growth in
pending cases or have a large backlog of cases.  The establishment of new
judicial districts may help alleviate the backlog in cases. House Bill 3171
creates the 410th Judicial District  composed of Hidalgo County and the
412th Judicial District composed of Collin County.  

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this bill does
not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, department, agency, or institution. 

ANALYSIS

House Bill 3171 amends the Government Code to create the 410th Judicial
District which is composed of Hidalgo County and requires the 410th
District Court to give preference to cases and proceedings concerning
juvenile justice matters.  The bill also creates the 412th Judicial
District which is composed of Collin County. 

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2001.