BILL ANALYSIS

H.B. 4085

By: Parker

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Committee Report (Unamended)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

Denton County has recently experienced rapid growth, and it has been noted that even more growth is projected for the next few decades. A need has been identified for additional district court capacity, based on recommendations of the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System and based on the number of courts provided in similarly populated counties. H.B. 4085 seeks to address this situation by creating the 467th Judicial District composed of Denton 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. 4085 amends the Government Code to create on January 1, 2021, the 467th Judicial District composed of Denton County.

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2019.