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.