SRC-HRD H.B. 3104 75(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 3104
By: Craddick (Bivins)
Jurisprudence
5-9-97
Engrossed


DIGEST 

In previous legislation passed during the 74th Legislature, amendments to
the Texas Government Code included the creation of the 385th Judicial
District, but failed to authorize the judge of the 385th District Court to
appoint a bailiff and for the bailiff to receive compensation.
                                                                          
This bill would ensure that the judge of the 385th District Court is
entitled to appoint a bailiff and that the bailiff is entitled to receive
compensation.                                                              
                                                                          
PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 3104 authorizes the judge of the 385th District Court to
appoint a bailiff. 

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 53.002(a), Government Code, to authorize the
judges of the 34th, 86th, 142nd, 238th, 318th, 355th, and 385th district
courts to appoint a bailiff. 

SECTION 2. Amends Section 53.007(a), Government Code, to make conforming
changes. 

SECTION 3. Amends Section 53.008, Government Code, to make conforming
changes. 

SECTION 4. Amends Section 53.009(b), Government Code, to make conforming
changes. 

SECTION 5. Emergency clause.
  Effective date: upon passage.