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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 86(R)

House Bill 1717

House Author:  White

Effective:  See below

Senate Sponsor:  Huffman

            House Bill 1717 amends the Government Code to remove the condition on the authority of a person to hold the office of municipal judge for more than one municipality at the same time that each office is filled by appointment. The bill takes effect January 1, 2020, contingent on voter approval of the constitutional amendment proposed by House Joint Resolution 72.