BILL ANALYSIS

H.B. 1527

By: Crownover

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Committee Report (Unamended)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

In July 2008, the Office of Court Administration completed its judicial needs assessment as requested by the 79th Legislature.  The study found that Denton County needed an additional 1.6 district courts.  Denton County has the lowest number of district courts per 1,000 persons.  The Denton County Bar Association and the Denton County Commissioners Court both support the creation of the 431st Judicial District.

H.B. 1527 creates the 431st Judicial District in Denton 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

H.B. 1527 amends the Government Code to create the 431st Judicial District in Denton County effective on the effective date of this bill. 

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2009.