SRC-AXB S.B. 55 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 55 76R1183 MLS-DBy: Carona Intergovernmental Relations 2/10/1999 As Filed DIGEST Currently, the maximum claim amount for civil cases with concurrent jurisdiction between county, justice, and small claims courts is $5,000. This bill increases this maximum claim amount, which authorizes certain courts to have concurrent jurisdiction with justice courts, to $10,000. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 55 increases the maximum claim amount to $10,000 which authorizes certain courts to have concurrent jurisdiction with justice courts. 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 Sections 26.042(a) and (d), Government Code, to increase the maximum claim amount to $10,000, rather than $5,000, which authorizes a county court to have concurrent jurisdiction with justice and district courts in civil areas. SECTION 2. Amends Section 27.031(a), Government Code, to make a conforming change. SECTION 3. Amends Section 28.003(a), Government Code, to make a conforming change. SECTION 4. Effective date: September 1, 1999. Makes application of this Act prospective. SECTION 5. Emergency clause.