BILL ANALYSIS
By: Naishtat
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE
Population and caseload growth in Travis County have created a situation in which a new statutory county court is needed. The purpose of this bill is to create such court.
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
This local bill would amend the Government Code to establish County Court at Law Number 8 of Travis County. The court will give preference to criminal cases.
EFFECTIVE DATE
January 1, 2008.