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.