PMWJ H.J.R. 62 75(R)BILL ANALYSIS JUDICIAL AFFAIRS H.J.R. 62 By: Gallego 4-2-97 Committee Report (Unamended) BACKGROUND The Texas Supreme Court is required by Section 3a, Article V of the Texas Constitution to sit at the seat of government (Austin). PURPOSE H. J. R. 62 would authorize the Supreme Court to sit at any location in the state. While it is anticipated that the authority would be used only occasionally, sitting outside of Austin would enable more citizens of the state to attend the Court's proceedings and thereby enhance knowledge and understanding of the highest court in the state for civil matters as well as the separate branches of government generally. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency or institution. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1 amends Section 3a, Article V, Texas Constitution, to authorize the Supreme Court to sit in any location in the state. SECTION 2. Ballot wording. Ballot date.