SRC-JLB S.B. 838 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 838
78R2926 YDB-FBy: Armbrister
Intergovernmental Relations
3/28/2003
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, the district attorney of Wharton County has jurisdiction for
all criminal cases, including juvenile cases.  As proposed, S.B. 838
transfers juvenile jurisdiction from the district attorney to the county
attorney. 

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 43.1775(c), Government Code, to authorize the
district attorney, at the request of the county attorney, to assist the
county attorney in the prosecution of juvenile cases under Title 3, Family
Code. 

SECTION 2.  Amends Section 45.341, Government Code, by adding Subsections
(d) and (e), as follows: 
 
(d)  Provides that the county attorney represents the state in proceedings
under Title 3, Family Code. 

 (e)  Provides that the county attorney represents the Wharton County
Drainage District. 

SECTION 3.  Makes application of this Act prospective.

SECTION 4.  Effective date:  September 1, 2003.