SRC-JBJ H.B. 3807 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 3807 76R7880 JMC-FBy: Uher (Armbrister) Intergovernmental Relations 5/11/1999 Engrossed DIGEST In 1995, the 75th Legislature created a statutory court in Matagorda County. In 1997, the 75th Legislature extended the creation date to September 1, 2001. Now, due to a lack of funds within the county, there is a need again to postpone the creation date of the statutory county court. H.B. 3807 postpones the creation date of the county court until September 1, 2003. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 3807 postpones the creation date of the statutory county court of Matagorda 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 2, Chapter 551, Acts of the 74th Legislature, Regular Session, 1995, as amended by Chapter 446, Acts of the 75th Legislature, Regular Session, 1997, to create the County Court at Law of Matagorda County on September 1, 2003, or on an earlier date determined by order of the commissioners court. SECTION 2. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.