BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center S.B. 438
79R1362 QS-F By: Gallegos
AUTHOR'S/SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
Currently, citations may be served in any manner authorized for service of citation in a district court, county court, or justice court. However, Section 28.013(b), Government Code, requires a small claims court to use a state officer to deliver any citations. It is redundant and conflicts with other provisions in the statute. As proposed, S.B. 438 repeals Section 28.013(b).
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Repealer: Section 28.013(b) (Citation), Government Code.
SECTION 2. Makes application of this Act prospective.
SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2005.