SRC-SLL H.B. 1706 75(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 1706 By: Keffer (Fraser) Jurisprudence 5-1-97 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, the terms of court for Callahan County in the 42nd District Court begin on the 8th and 22nd Mondays after the first Monday in January and on the eighth Monday after the first Monday in September. This bill will change the terms of court for Callahan County to begin on the first Mondays in January and July. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 1706 changes the terms of court for Callahan County to begin on the first Mondays in January and July. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 24.144(c), Government Code, to provide that the terms of the 42nd District Court begin in Callahan County on the first Mondays in January and July, rather than on the 8th and 22nd Mondays after the first Monday in January and on the eighth Monday after the first Monday in September. SECTION 2. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.