SRC-HRD H.B. 2502 75(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 2502 By: Elkins (Patterson) Criminal Affairs 5-17-97 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, the offense of nonpayment of a toll is prosecuted in the justice court precinct in which the offense occurs. In Harris County, this has created a backlog of cases in those justice court precincts in which the offenses usually occur. H.B. 2502 would allow for the prosecution of the offense of nonpayment of a toll to be prosecuted in any precinct in the county in which the offense occurs. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 2502 provides for the prosecution of the offense of nonpayment of a toll to be prosecuted in any precinct in the county in which the offense occurs. 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 284.070, Transportation Code, to authorize an offense under this section, in a county with a population over 2.8 million, to be prosecuted in any precinct in the county in which the offense was committed. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 1997. Makes application of this Act prospective. SECTION 3. Emergency clause.