The House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

87th Legislature

October 12, 2022

9:00 a.m.

E2.016

Pursuant to a notice posted on September 28, 2022, the House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Leach, at 9:11 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Leach; Krause; and Smith.

A quorum was present for the sole purpose of taking testimony, pursuant to Rule 4, Section 16A.

(Representatives Davis, Johnson, Julie, and Schofield participating virtually, pursuant to Rule 4, Section 16A.)

The Committee heard invited testimony on the following charge:

Evaluate the use and types of guardianships in Texas and the effect of guardianship on individual rights. Study the financial costs to families related to attaining and maintaining guardianship and compare costs to those associated with guardianship alternatives, such as supported decision-making.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Middleton now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The Committee heard invited testimony on the following charge:

Study state laws and procedures relating to jury service eligibility, including a review of existing jury exemptions, and make recommendations to ensure the privilege, right, and duty of jury service is protected and promoted.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

At 11:23 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Leach, Chair

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Cassidy Zgabay, Clerk