SRC-MAX H.B. 3605 75(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 3605
By: Counts (Fraser)
Jurisprudence
5-17-97
Engrossed


DIGEST 

The 32nd District Court is made up three counties, Fisher, Mitchell, and
Nolan.  As in most of our courts, there is a backlog of cases that need
to be set for trial.  The Nolan County Court at Law exercises concurrent
jurisdiction with the district court in many areas.  The county court at
law judge also presides over numerous civil and criminal cases while
presiding in the district court on assignment.  Under current law
(Government Code Sec. 74.054(b)), the Nolan County court at law judge can
hear only cases in Nolan County.  This bill will allow the Nolan County
court at law judge to be assigned to hear cases in Mitchell and Fisher
Counties. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 3605 sets forth provisions regarding the assignment of
the judge of the county court of law in Nolan 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 Section 25.1792(n), Government Code, to provide that
Section 74.054(b), does not apply to a county court at law in Nolan
County. 

SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 1997.
  Makes application of this Act prospective.

SECTION 3. Emergency clause.