Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 84(R)

House Bill 257

House Author:  Farney et al.

Effective:  1-1-17

Senate Sponsor:  Huffman et al.


            House Bill 257 amends the Government Code to make the prohibition against certain justices or judges having a significant interest that is a direct investment in a business entity that owns, manages, or operates a private correctional or rehabilitation facility applicable to any direct investment in such a business entity.