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.