SRC-SLL H.B. 3105 75(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 3105
By: Craddick (Bivins)
Jurisprudence
5-9-97
Engrossed


DIGEST 

The 74th Legislature created the 385th Judicial District, but did not
ensure that the judge of the 385th district would receive the same
supplemental compensation as the other three district judges in Midland
County.  This bill provides regulations regarding the supplemental
salaries of judges of the district courts having jurisdiction in Midland
County. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 3105 provides regulations regarding the supplemental
salaries of judges of the district courts having jurisdiction in Midland
County. 

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 Sections 32.165(a) and (c), Government Code, to require,
rather than authorize, the Commissioners Court of Midland County to pay
the judges of the district courts having jurisdiction in the county an
annual supplemental salary in an amount that complies with Section
659.012(c), rather than of not more than $3,600, for services rendered and
for performing administrative duties.  Requires the supplemental salary to
be paid in monthly installments from the general fund or other available
fund of the county.  Deletes existing text regarding the Commissioners
Court of Midland County and the 238th and 318th judicial districts. 

SECTION 2. Effective date: October 1, 1997.

SECTION 3. Emergency clause.