BILL ANALYSIS

H.B. 3642

By: Krause

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Committee Report (Unamended)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

It has been noted that certain statutory county courts in Tarrant County lack jurisdiction over criminal proceedings. H.B. 3642 seeks to amend the law relating to the jurisdiction of county courts at law in Tarrant County.

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. 3642 amends the law relating to the jurisdiction of county courts at law in Tarrant County.

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2019.