Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 78(R)

HOUSE BILL 1677  

HOUSE AUTHOR: Hegar

EFFECTIVE: 9-1-03         

SENATE SPONSOR: Armbrister

House Bill 1677 amends the Government Code to provide that the county attorney of Wharton County represents the state in proceedings under Title 3 of the Family Code, and represents the Wharton County Drainage District. The bill provides that at the request of the county attorney, the district attorney may assist the county attorney in the prosecution of juvenile cases under Title 3 of the Family Code.