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House Bill 3199 |
House Author: Hartnett |
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Effective: 9-1-07 |
Senate Sponsor: Wentworth |
House Bill 3199 amends the Government Code to create the Judicial Compensation Commission, consisting of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. The bill prohibits a member of the commission from receiving compensation for the member's service, but requires the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System to reimburse a member for all actual and reasonable expenses. The bill also requires the Office of Court Administration to provide administrative support, including staff support and resources, for the commission. House Bill 3199 requires the commission to make a biennial report to the legislature recommending the proper salaries to be paid by the state for all justices and judges of certain courts and specifies some of the factors the commission must consider in making its recommendations.