BILL ANALYSIS

 

 

                                                                                                                                           H.B. 3129

                                                                                                                                By: Cook, Robby

                                                                                                                                              Judiciary

                                                                                                       Committee Report (Unamended)

 

 

 

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

 

Bastrop is a fast growing county. The purpose of this bill is to create a new district court in Bastrop County.

 

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

 

The bill would amend the Government Code by adding a new section creating the 423rd Judicial

District composed of Bastrop County.

 

EFFECTIVE DATE

 

For purposes of Section 210.027, Election Code, the effective date is January 1, 2009; otherwise September 1, 2007.