SRC-JBJ S.B. 1004 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 1004 By: Wentworth Jurisprudence 3/17/1999 As Filed DIGEST Currently, there is some conflict between various appellate courts regarding the jurisdiction of statutory probate courts, particularly regarding the meaning of "appertaining to and incident to." To ensure that no additional court resources are spent to defend the phrase, S.B. 1004 amends the Probate Code to clarify the legislative intent regarding the jurisdiction of statutory probate courts. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 1004 amends the Probate Code to clarify the legislative intent regarding the jurisdiction of statutory probate courts in certain guardianship matters. 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 607(b), Texas Probate Code, to authorize a statutory probate court to hear all suits filed against or on behalf of any guardianship; and provides that all such suits, actions, and applications are appertaining to and incident to an estate. SECTION 2.Effective date: September 1, 1999.