Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3081 by Noble (Relating to a person qualified to serve as a special or temporary justice of the peace.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code to expand the definition of a qualified person to serve as a special or temporary justice of the peace to include a justice of the peace, a county judge, or a county court at law judge who has served at least four years and to allow a person who has experience and knowledge of relevant judicial court processes to serve if approved by the judge and justice of the peace of the county. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished using existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council