BILL ANALYSIS

H.B. 4284

By: Price

Juvenile Justice & Family Issues

Committee Report (Unamended)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

Interested parties contend that giving all statutory county courts in Potter County concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in family law cases and proceedings would more equitably distribute family court caseloads between the courts. The goal of H.B. 4284 is to provide such concurrent jurisdiction.   

CRIMINAL JUSTICE IMPACT

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly create a criminal offense, increase the punishment for an existing criminal offense or category of offenses, or change the eligibility of a person for community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision.

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. 4284 amends the Government Code to give all statutory county courts in Potter County concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in family law cases and proceedings.

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2017.