HBA-GUM, KMH H.B. 2313 76(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.B. 2313
By: McReynolds
Judicial Affairs
7/7/1999
Enrolled



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Prior to the 76th Texas Legislature, the judges of the district courts
having jurisdiction in Angelina County were 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 requires judges of the district
courts having jurisdiction in Angelina County to appoint a bailiff. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this bill does
not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, department, agency, or institution. 

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.