SRC-JBJ H.B. 2313 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 2313 76R1186 MLS-DBy: McReynolds (Nixon) Jurisprudence 5/5/1999 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, the judges of the district courts who have jurisdiction in Angelina County are not required to appoint a bailiff. The bailiffs in Angelina County are funded through the district court and are under the authority of the sheriff. The authority granted to the sheriff's office requires that the office maintain all records relating to the bailiff's commission through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. H.B. 2313 would require judges of the district courts having jurisdiction in Angelina County to appoint a bailiff. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 2313 requires judges of the district courts having jurisdiction in Angelina County to appoint a bailiff. 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 53.001(a), Government Code, to require the judges of the district courts having jurisdiction in Angelina County to appoint a bailiff. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 1999. SECTION 3.Emergency clause.