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.