SRC-JLB H.B. 3033 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 3033
78R10024 YDB-DBy: Ellis (Staples)
Jurisprudence
5/20/2003
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, the Texas Government Code authorizes district judges in the
12th, 258th, and 278th district courts, among others, to appoint a
bailiff.  H.B. 3033 adds the 75th and 253rd district courts to the list of
district courts the judges of which may appoint a bailiff under the Texas
Government Code.  

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 Section 53.002(f), Government Code, to authorize the
judges of the 12th, 75th, 253rd, 258th, and 278th district courts to each
appoint a bailiff. 
 
SECTION 2.  Amends Section 53.009(k), Government Code, to make conforming
changes. 

SECTION 3.  Effective date:  September 1, 2003.