The House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

83rd Legislature

April 28, 2014

10:00 a.m.

E2.010

Pursuant to a notice posted on April 14, 2014, the House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence met in a public hearing and was called to order by Representative Farrar at 10:10 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Lewis; Farrar; Farney; Hunter; Raymond; and Thompson, Senfronia.

A quorum was present.

Interim Charge: Landlord Liability

The committee took testimony on the following interim charge: Study the potential issues involving civil liability for interacting with ex-offenders. In particular, examine the implications of HB 1188 (83R) and the potential expansion of similar protections to landlords.

(Representative King, Ken now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

Interim Charge: Electronic Materials

The committee took testimony on the following interim charge: Review the methods used by state agencies and courts to prepare and publish electronic legal materials. Examine the processes used to ensure reliability and permanence of these materials and strategies used to harmonize those processes with national standards, including possible adoption of the Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

Interim Charge: Access to Probate

The committee took testimony on the following interim charge: Study issues that inhibit the use of wills and access to the probate process in Texas, particularly for low-income individuals.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

At 12:20 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Lewis, Chair

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Kari King, Clerk