SRC-VRA, TJG S.B. 134 78(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 134 78R681 KLA-DBy: Estes Jurisprudence 2/27/2003 As Filed DIGEST AND PURPOSE Currently, Parker County conducts its dockets for court of record utilizing the 43rd Judicial District Court and the County Court at Law. Rapid residential and commercial growth in Parker County argues for creation of an additional court in that county. As proposed, S.B. 134 would create the 413th Judicial District of Parker 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 Chapter 24C, Government Code, by adding Section 24.557, as follows: Sec. 24.557. 413TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (PARKER COUNTY). Provides that the 413th Judicial District is composed of Parker County. SECTION 2. Amends Section 32.184(a), Government Code, by making conforming changes relating to the creation of the 413th Judicial District in Parker County. SECTION 3. Amends Section 43.125, Government Code, by making a conforming change. SECTION 4. Amends Section 152.1901(b), Human Resources Code, by providing the judge of the 43rd Judicial District, rather than a district court judge, is the chairman of the juvenile board of Parker County. SECTION 5. Provides that the 413th Judicial District is created and this Act takes effect September 1, 2003.