BILL ANALYSIS


                                                        H.B. 2998
                                                By: Oakley (Cain)
                                      Intergovernmental Relations
                                                          4-27-95
                              Senate Committee Report (Unamended)
BACKGROUND

Currently, the Kaufman County Juvenile Board consists of the county
judge, the district judges in Kaufman County, and the criminal
district attorney.  Each member of the board lends specific
knowledge, expertise, and familiarity with juvenile issues to the
juvenile board.

In the past, the county judge was primary judge for juvenile cases;
however, the county judge no longer hears juvenile cases.  The
county court of law judge has become the primary judge for juvenile
cases.

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 2998 amends the composition of the Kaufman County
Juvenile Board.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not grant any
additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or
agency.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Section 152.1351(a), Human Resources Code, to
provide that the Kaufman County Juvenile Board is composed of the
judge of the County Court at Law of Kaufman County, in addition to
the county judge, the district judges in Kaufman County, and the
criminal district attorney.

SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 1995.

SECTION 3. Emergency clause.