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.