The House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

88th Legislature

October 2, 2024

9:00 a.m.

E2.012

Pursuant to a notice posted on September 24, 2024, revised on September 30, 2024, the House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Leach, at 9:06 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Leach; Flores; Murr; Schofield; and Slawson.

A quorum was present.

The Committee heard testimony on the following subject: Examine proposals to increase judicial compensation.

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

(Representative Moody now present.)

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

The Committee heard testimony on the following subject: Review proposed modifications allowing paraprofessionals to provide limited legal services.

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

The Committee heard testimony on the following subject: Review the current use and misuse of the Texas Citizens Participation Act.

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

The Committee heard testimony on the following subject: Discuss the use of civil nondisclosure agreements in settlements involving the sexual abuse of a child.

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

At 1:34 p.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