HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

COMMITTEE:   Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence 

TIME & DATE: 10:00 AM, Monday, April 28, 2014 

PLACE:       E2.010 
CHAIR:       Rep. Tryon Lewis 

 

 

The committee will hear testimony on the following interim charges:

 

·                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.

·                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.

·                Study issues that inhibit the use of wills and access to the probate process in Texas, particularly for low-income individuals.

 

If you would like to testify, please contact the clerk at (512)463-0790.

 

 

 

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 24 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.