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.