SRC-JLB H.B. 644 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 644
78R691 YDB-DBy: Wohlgemuth (Averitt)
Jurisprudence
5/16/2003
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, the judicial district used by Johnson County residents has an
overloaded caseload due to increased growth in the county.  H.B. 644
creates a new judicial court composed of Johnson County. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to
a state officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Subchapter C, Chapter 24, Government Code, by adding
Section 24.557, as follows: 
 
Sec. 24.557.  413TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (JOHNSON COUNTY).  Provides that the
413th Judicial District is composed of Johnson County. 
 
SECTION 2.  Effective date:  September 1, 2003.  Provides that the 413th
Judicial District is created on the effective date of this Act.