SRC-VRA H.B. 3597 78(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 3597 78R7702 KLA-DBy: Dawson (Armbrister) Jurisprudence 5/16/2003 Engrossed DIGEST AND PURPOSE The County Court at Law of Matagorda County has been unused since its creation in 1995 by the 74th Legislature. County officials have determined that there is no current need for this court. H.B. 3597 abolishes the County Court at Law of Matagorda 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 Section 152.1671(a), Human Resources Code, to delete the judge of each county court at law from the composition of the juvenile board of Matagorda County. SECTION 2. Repealer: Section 25.1631 (Matagorda County) and 25.1632 (Matagorda County Court at Law Provisions), Government Code. SECTION 3. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2003.