AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

 

The Val Verde County Court-At Law (court) was initiated in January 1, 1982.  The court has concurrent jurisdiction with the District Courts in juvenile and domestic related matters.

 

Since 1982, the court has participated in juvenile board meeting state standards and budget approvals.  However, in mid-2012, the court was made aware that the county judge was not included in the statute pertaining to Val Verde County pursuant to Section 2391(a), Human Resources Code.

 

H.B. 3952 amends current law relating to the composition of the juvenile board of Val Verde County.

 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

 

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.

 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

 

SECTION 1.  Amends Section 152.2391(a), Human Resources Code, to provide that the juvenile board of Val Verde County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Val Verde County, and the judge of the County Court at Law of Val Verde County.

 

SECTION 2.  Effective date: September 1, 2013.