SRC-AAA C.S.S.B. 1173 75(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterC.S.S.B. 1173
By: Duncan
Jurisprudence
4-3-97
Committee Report (Substituted)


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 municipality.   

PURPOSE

As proposed, C.S.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 a person
to hold the office of municipal judge for more than one municipality at
the same time if each office is filled by appointment. Provides that
holding of these offices at the same time is of benefit to the State of
Texas.  Makes a conforming change.  

SECTION 2. Emergency clause.
  Effective date: upon passage.

SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE CHANGES

SECTION 1.

Amends Section 574.001, Government Code, to authorize a person to hold the
office of municipal judge for more than one municipality at the same time
if each office is filled by appointment. Provides that holding of these
offices at the same time is of benefit to the State of Texas.