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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 81(R)

House Bill 2835

House Author:  Marquez

Effective:  6-19-09

Senate Sponsor:  Shapleigh


            House Bill 2835 amends the Local Government Code to authorize a county judge in a county with a population of more than 600,000 located on the international border to file an order with the commissioners court delegating to a county commissioner the ability to sign orders or other official documents, and to allow such a county judge to sign a standing order of emergency authorizing a county commissioner to sign orders or documents in the event of an emergency or disaster.  The county judge may revoke the delegated authority or transfer it to a different commissioner.