H.B. 3597 78(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


H.B. 3597
By: Dawson
Judicial Affairs
Committee Report (Unamended)



BACKGROUND 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

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any
additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or
institution. 

ANALYSIS

H.B. 3597 amends the Government Code to abolish the County Court of Law of
Matagorda County. 
 
EFFECTIVE DATE

Upon passage, or, if the act does not receive the necessary vote, the Act
takes effect September 1, 2003.