SRC-AAA S.B. 1173 75(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 1173 By: Duncan Jurisprudence 3-21-97 As Filed DIGEST Currently, the law prohibits one individual from serving in two public offices of emolument. In many smaller cities the activities of a municipal court do not require a full-time judge. These cities have appointed judges who serve as municipal judges in other municipalities. This bill authorizes a municipal court judge to hold that position in more than one county. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 1173 authorizes a municipal court judge to hold that position in more than one municipality. 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 574.001, Government Code, to authorize an appointed municipal court judge to hold that position in more than one municipality. Provides that holding of an additional appointed office as municipal court judge is of benefit to the State of Texas. SECTION 2. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.