BILL ANALYSIS

 

 

                                                                                                                                           H.B. 1488

                                                                                                                                        By: Naishtat

                                                                                                                                              Judiciary

                                                                                                       Committee Report (Unamended)

 

 

 

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.