BILL ANALYSIS

 

 

                                                                                                                                           H.B. 4139

                                                                                                                                            By: Flynn

                                                                                                                                              Judiciary

                                                                                                       Committee Report (Unamended)

 

 

 

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

 

It appears that it will be desirable to some to create in the future a new county court at law in Van Zandt County, which is the purpose of this bill.

 

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 county court at law of Van Zandt County is established by the bill on January 1, 2011. The court is to have concurrent jurisdiction with district courts except for capital felony cases.

 

EFFECTIVE DATE

 

January 1, 2011