SRC-AAA C.S.S.J.R. 36 75(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterC.S.S.J.R. 36
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 county.   

PURPOSE

As proposed, C.S.S.J.R. 36 requires the submission to the voters of a
constitutional amendment regarding the authorization of a municipal judge
to hold that position in more than one county.   

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 40, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, as follows:

Sec. 40. Provides that no person shall hold, at the same time, more than
one civil office of emolument, except that of, among others, a municipal
court judge. 
 
SECTION 2. Requires this proposed constitutional amendment to be submitted
to the voters at an election to be held November 4, 1997.  Sets forth the
required language for the ballot. 

SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE CHANGES

SECTION 1.

Amends  Section 40, Article XVI, Texas Constitution to make a
nonsubstantive change.