Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1909 by Moody (Relating to the criminal jurisdiction of magistrates appointed by the El Paso Council of Judges.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to add certain magistrates to the statutory list of magistrates. The bill would also add certain magistrates to the list of courts that have jurisdiction in criminal actions.
According to the Office of Court Administration (OCA), no significant impact to the state court system is anticipated.
Local Government Impact
According to OCA, no significant fiscal impact to local courts is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council