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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 77(R)

HOUSE BILL 1073  

HOUSE AUTHOR: Farabee

EFFECTIVE: 06-11-01         

SENATE SPONSOR: Moncrief

Previous law required a probate court or a court with probate jurisdiction to be open for certain mental health proceedings at all times. House Bill 1073 amends the Health and Safety Code to require the court to be open during normal business hours only and requires the probate judge or magistrate to be available at all times at the request of certain persons.