BILL ANALYSIS
By: Frost
Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE
The Cass County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, and the district judges in Cass County. Additionally, the Cass County Juvenile Board handles cases relative to juvenile matters.
H.B.1500 would authorize the addition of the judge of the County Court at Law of Cass County to the Cass County Juvenile Board.
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
Amends Section 152.0401(a) of the Human Resources Code by including the judge of the County Court at Law of Cass County as a member of the Cass County Juvenile Board.
EFFECTIVE DATE
Immediate effect as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. Otherwise, on the 91st day after the last day of the legislative session.