HB 274 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 772 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the amount of a fine or cost imposed in a criminal case by a justice or municipal court and to the court's authority to order a defendant confined in jail for failure to pay a fine or cost or for contempt.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1685 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the use of an electronic recording device to report proceedings before a municipal court of record for the City of San Antonio.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1693 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to access to the financial responsibility verification program by justice and municipal courts.
House: Insurance Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 2309 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of parking privileges for people with disabilities; increasing criminal fines; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2669 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the confidentiality of a child's criminal records related to certain misdemeanor offenses.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3660 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to youth diversion programs for children accused of certain fine-only offenses and related criminal justice matters; authorizing and imposing fees and fines.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 3986 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the collection of money payable to a municipal court in criminal actions and proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3988 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the procedures governing the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses in the jurisdiction of the justice and municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 353 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to allowing justice and municipal courts to access the financial responsibility verification program.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 417 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to reports to the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System on certain cases filed in justice and municipal courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 198 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the enforcement of parking privileges for people with disabilities; increasing criminal fines; authorizing a fee.
Filed
HB 196 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to allowing justice and municipal courts to access the financial responsibility verification program.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1319 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to a procedure in a justice or municipal court for rendering certain judgments and sentences.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2006 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to locations, terms, sessions, and procedures for conducting court proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 2120 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government; imposing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2754 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 2768 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the issuance of an occupational driver's license.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3014 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the clerk and other personnel of the municipal court of record of the City of Lubbock.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3647 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of a child's criminal records related to certain misdemeanor offenses.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3992 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to court costs imposed on conviction and deposited to the courthouse security fund or the municipal court building security fund; increasing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4606 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to youth diversion programs for children accused of certain fine-only offenses and related criminal justice matters; authorizing and imposing fees.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 4716 86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, AngieSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the municipal court of record of the City of Rowlett.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 40 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to locations, terms, sessions, and procedures for conducting court proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 870 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the enforcement of parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1173 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the issuance of an occupational driver's license.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1330 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the clerk and other personnel of the municipal court of record of the City of Lubbock.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1401 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a procedure in a justice or municipal court for rendering certain judgments and sentences.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1637 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Point of order sustained
SB 2242 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to youth diversion programs for children accused of certain fine-only offenses and related criminal justice matters; authorizing and imposing fees.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 76 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to certain conditions of suspension or renewal of a driver's license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1125 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the amount of a fine or cost imposed in a criminal case by a justice or municipal court and to the court's authority to order a defendant confined in jail for failure to pay a fine or cost or for contempt.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1264 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Huffines, Don
Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of certain municipal courts in certain criminal cases punishable by fine only.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1302 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the operation of an overweight vehicle.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1349 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to judicial and law enforcement authority in certain municipalities on a segment of a highway or street that abuts property located in the municipality.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1749 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to an offense punishable by fine only; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4147 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to a defendant's right to appeal from a judgment or conviction in a municipal court of record.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1335 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the amount of a fine or cost imposed in a criminal case by a justice or municipal court and to the court's authority to order a defendant confined in jail for failure to pay a fine or cost or for contempt.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2157 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a fee; amending dismissal procedures for a criminal offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 107 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the fine imposed on a student convicted of truancy.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 274 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of municipal rules, ordinances, or police regulations prohibiting illegal dumping; increasing a penalty.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 538 84-0 (2015)
Author: Spitzer, Stuart
Relating to judicial and law enforcement authority in certain municipalities on a segment of a highway or street that abuts property located in the municipality.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 749 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the dismissal of a case within the jurisdiction of a municipal court if a peace officer fails to appear for trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 897 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the recording of a proceeding in a municipal court in San Antonio.
House: Urban Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1230 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the operation of an overweight vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1386 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the prohibition of more than one counsel appearing in a misdemeanor case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1594 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to increasing the punishment for contempt of court by certain juveniles in a justice or municipal court.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1694 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the jurisdiction of certain county criminal courts in Tarrant County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2398 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to court jurisdiction and procedures relating to truancy; establishing judicial donation trust funds; providing criminal penalties; imposing a court cost.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2657 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to jurisdiction and court administration of the El Paso Criminal Law Magistrate Court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2700 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the release of bulk criminal history record information by certain individuals and agencies.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3432 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the option of providing electronic recordings of proceedings in the municipal court of record for the City of Houston.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3855 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the courts authorized to hear certain matters relating to a capias pro fine.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4045 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4103 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to oaths and affirmations of certain judges of municipal courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 4104 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the disposition of fines and costs imposed on an appeal of a misdemeanor case from municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 290 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the recording of a proceeding in a municipal court in San Antonio.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 291 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the jurisdiction of a county court at law in Tarrant County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 631 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the authority of certain contiguous municipalities to agree to extend municipal court jurisdiction.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 873 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the courts authorized to hear certain matters relating to a capias pro fine.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1040 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the courts authorized to hear certain matters relating to a capias pro fine.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1847 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the option of providing electronic recordings of proceedings in the municipal court of record for the City of Houston.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1960 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the release of bulk criminal history record information by certain individuals and agencies.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 438 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the courts authorized to issue an occupational driver's license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 989 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the fine or penalty for violation of a municipal rule, ordinance, or police regulation and municipal court jurisdiction to enforce certain violations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1178 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to municipal judicial and law enforcement authority on a segment of a highway or street that abuts property located in a municipality.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1222 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, ChrisSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to venue for certain alleged violations or offenses under the Water Safety Act.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1416 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the option of providing electronic recordings of proceedings in the municipal court of record for the City of Houston.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1656 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to funding for emergency medical air transportation provided to patients enrolled in the state Medicaid program; imposing a surcharge.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2025 83-0 (2013)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of the municipal courts of certain neighboring municipalities to hear criminal cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2511 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the option of providing electronic recordings of proceedings in the municipal court of record for the City of Houston.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 3059 83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to fines and court costs imposed on a child in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3561 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, JimSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the proceedings of certain municipal courts held in the corporate limits of a contiguous incorporated municipality.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 395 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to fines and court costs imposed on a child in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 501 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to venue for certain alleged violations or offenses under the Water Safety Act.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 574 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the option of providing electronic recordings of proceedings in the municipal court of record for the City of Houston.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 331 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a municipality to create a municipal court equal justice and education fund and to require certain defendants to pay court costs for deposit in the fund.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 567 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authorizing justice, municipal, and juvenile courts to obtain evidence that certain minors are in compliance with mandatory school attendance requirements and suspend driver's licenses or permits for failure to comply.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 904 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to court costs imposed on conviction and deposited to the municipal court building security fund.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 984 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to agreements between neighboring municipalities regarding jurisdiction of cases in municipal courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1014 82-0 (2011)
Author: Legler, Ken
Relating to appointment of a municipal judge to serve as a visiting justice of the peace in certain proceedings involving misdemeanor traffic offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1261 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to court costs imposed on conviction and deposited to the municipal court technology fund.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1889 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burkett, CindySponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in the city of Mesquite.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/12
HB 1962 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the programs that a justice or municipal court may require a juvenile offender to attend and to the payment of related program costs.
House: Corrections
Considered in Calendars
HB 2174 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to funding for basic civil legal services, indigent defense, and judicial technical support through certain fees and court costs and to the establishment of the judicial access and improvement account.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2552 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the regulation of certain businesses using sanitary sewer services of certain municipalities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3434 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to continuing judicial training.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3445 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the operation and administration of the judicial branch of state government.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3475 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the recusal and disqualification of municipal judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3603 82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John
Relating to the distribution of money appropriated from a municipal court building security fund.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3807 82-0 (2011)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the option of providing electronic recordings of proceedings in the municipal court of record for the City of Houston.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 480 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to certain appeals from judgments of municipal courts of record and to the recusal or disqualification of municipal judges.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 519 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the period during which a motion for a new trial in a criminal proceeding in a justice or municipal court must be made.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 726 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the judicial access and improvement account to provide funding for basic civil legal services, indigent defense, and judicial technical support through certain county service fees and court costs imposed to fund the account.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1489 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to educational, juvenile justice, and criminal justice responses to truancy.
House: Corrections Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1514 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in the city of Mesquite.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1521 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of money appropriated from a municipal court building security fund.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1677 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to court costs imposed on conviction and deposited to the municipal court building security fund.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1678 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to court costs imposed on conviction and deposited to the municipal court technology fund.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1717 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of the judicial branch of state government.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
SB 1850 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to appeals regarding cruelly treated animals.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1879 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the option of providing electronic recordings of proceedings in the municipal court of record for the City of Houston.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 34 82-1 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to funding for basic civil legal services, indigent defense, and judicial technical support through certain fees and court costs and to the establishment of the judicial access and improvement account.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 79 82-1 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to fiscal and other matters necessary for implementation of the judiciary budget as enacted by H.B. No. 1, Acts of the 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, 2011, and to the operation and administration of, and practice and procedures in courts in, the judicial branch of state government.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
SB 23 82-1 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to funding for basic civil legal services, indigent defense, and judicial technical support through certain fees and court costs and to the establishment of the judicial access and improvement account.
Co-author authorized
HB 122 81-0 (2009)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to the use of certain court costs in a criminal case for municipal programs enhancing public safety and security.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 288 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to authorizing a justice or municipal court to grant an occupational driver's license.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 414 81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the appointment of a municipal judge in the City of Lubbock.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 423 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to authorizing a judge of a municipal court to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1399 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the powers and duties of municipal court judges.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1421 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the use of certain court costs in a criminal case for municipal programs enhancing public safety and security.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1765 81-0 (2009)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of certain municipal courts in certain criminal cases punishable by fine only.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2034 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants by certain municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
HB 2646 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kent, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the civil jurisdiction of a municipal court of record.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3585 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the payment of a special expense fee on a grant of deferred disposition in a justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3879 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miklos, Robert
Relating to the option of providing electronic recordings of proceedings in the municipal court of record for the City of Houston.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4357 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the authority of a justice or municipal court over certain juvenile offenders and their parents.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4657 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to municipal courts of record in the city of San Antonio.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 4742 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the preservation of a record in a proceeding in a municipal court of record in Austin.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 4750 81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the appointment of magistrates in the White Settlement municipal courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 4820 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the preservation of a record in a proceeding in a municipal court of record in San Antonio.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 412 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the placement of a defendant on deferred disposition in a justice or municipal court.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 415 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Kent, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the court in which certain persons charged with misdemeanors punishable by fine only may be arraigned.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 416 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to additional court costs for certain traffic offenses that occur in a municipality.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 420 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the performance evaluation criteria for judges employed by a municipality.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 446 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the use of certain court costs in a criminal case for municipal programs enhancing public safety and security.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 632 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a municipality to create a municipal court equal justice and education fund and to require certain defendants to pay court costs for deposit in the fund.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 935 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authorizing a judge of a municipal court to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 992 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the jurisdiction and administration of, and procedures relating to, certain courts in this state, including procedures for appeals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
SB 1504 81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of certain municipal courts in certain criminal cases punishable by fine only.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 742 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to authorizing a justice or municipal court to grant an occupational driver's license.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1147 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to erecting certain signs on certain rights-of-way; providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1482 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in the city of Laredo.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1909 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to the composition of a juvenile board.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2119 80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants by certain municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2617 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in the city of Laredo.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2949 80-0 (2007)
Author: Merritt, TommySponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to certain fees in the administration of the teen court program in the Texas-Louisiana border region.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3428 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the payment of court costs required in connection with the suspension of sentence and deferral of final disposition in certain misdemeanor traffic cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3682 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to deferred disposition of certain traffic offenses by certain holders of out-of-state driver's licenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 395 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to dismissal of the charge in certain traffic offense cases.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Law Enforcement
SB 397 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the administration of an oath in this state.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 767 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to jurisdiction over and punishment of certain misdemeanor offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 2009 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Garcia, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in the city of Corpus Christi.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 111 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wong, Martha
Relating to allowing a municipality to set the amount of a fine for the violation of a municipal ordinance.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 596 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the appointment of judges to the City of Amarillo municipal court.
House: Judiciary Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1157 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to records on appeal in municipal courts of record.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1556 79-0 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2206 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to authorizing a justice or municipal court to grant an occupational driver's license.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
HB 2509 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to jurisdiction of a municipal court over an action to enforce certain vehicle dealer and manufacturer license plate laws.
House: Judiciary Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3130 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to certain procedures for the handling of criminal cases in justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 670 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the appointment of judges to the City of Amarillo municipal court.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 737 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to the prosecution of offenses involving the operating or loading of an overweight vehicle in violation of certain laws.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 1014 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to records on appeal in municipal courts of record.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1039 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to jurisdiction of a municipal court over an action to enforce certain vehicle dealer and manufacturer license plate laws.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1783 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the consequences of a prosecution or conviction of an offense in justice or municipal court and to the disposition of certain records relating to those prosecutions and convictions.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 64 79-2 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1066 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the continuance of the municipal court technology fund and the purposes for which the fund may be used.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1729 78-0 (2003)
Author: Merritt, TommySponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the municipal court of record for the City of Longview.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2023 78-0 (2003)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the jurisdiction of a municipal or justice court in certain proceedings involving juveniles.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2083 78-0 (2003)
Author: Campbell, Scott
Relating to certain municipal courts of record.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2253 78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the jurisdiction of justice and municipal courts in proceedings involving juveniles.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2686 78-0 (2003)
Author: Baxter, Todd
Relating to the sufficiency of municipal court complaints.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2799 78-0 (2003)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the application of the Uniform Municipal Courts of Record Act.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3241 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the prosecution and adjudication of an offense in justice or municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3603 78-0 (2003)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the appointment or election of judges of municipal courts of record in the City of Bedford.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3624 78-0 (2003)
Author: Quintanilla, ChenteSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to electronic recordings of proceedings in the municipal court of record for the City of El Paso.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1290 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the consequences of a prosecution or conviction of an offense in justice or municipal court and to the disposition of certain records relating to those prosecutions and convictions.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 458 77-0 (2001)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the period during which a justice, municipal, or juvenile court may defer proceedings against certain persons for purposes of attending a teen court program.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 822 77-0 (2001)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the deferral of proceedings in a justice, municipal, or juvenile court against certain persons for purposes of attending a teen court program.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 862 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the remedies available to a person to abate a public nuisance in a municipality.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 882 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the period during which a justice, municipal, or juvenile court may defer proceedings against certain persons for purposes of attending a teen court program.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1355 77-0 (2001)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Bullard.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1394 77-0 (2001)
Author: Berman, LeoSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Bullard.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1549 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the sealing of files and records of a person prosecuted for failure to attend school.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1906 77-0 (2001)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Westlake located in Tarrant and Denton counties.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1907 77-0 (2001)
Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Trophy Club located in Tarrant and Denton counties.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2053 77-0 (2001)
Author: Clark, RonSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to municipal courts of record.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Tabled in committee
HB 2270 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bailey, KevinSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the jurisdiction of municipal courts of record over health and safety and nuisance abatement ordinances.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2410 77-0 (2001)
Author: Martinez Fischer, TreySponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the authority of a justice or municipal court to waive payment of fines and costs imposed on certain indigent defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2431 77-0 (2001)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to special license plates for a municipal judge.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2559 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, ElizabethSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the jurisdiction of a municipal court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2867 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sadler, Paul
Relating to certain offenses occurring on school property or at a school-sponsored or school-related activity as conduct indicating a need for supervision in certain counties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2917 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the jurisdiction of a municipal court located in certain populous home-rule municipalities for certain violations or offenses committed within the boundaries of an airport.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3671 77-0 (2001)
Author: Denny, MarySponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Trophy Club located in Tarrant and Denton counties.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3697 77-0 (2001)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to the municipal court of record for the City of Longview.
House: Judicial Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 678 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the period during which a justice, municipal, or juvenile court may defer proceedings against certain persons for purposes of attending a teen court program.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 747 77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Bullard.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
SB 847 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Westlake located in Tarrant and Denton counties.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1681 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the waiver of a jury trial in the prosecution of a misdemeanor offense within the jurisdiction of the justice and municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1794 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Trophy Club located in Tarrant and Denton counties.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 323 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the jurisdiction of municipal courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 404 76-0 (1999)
Author: Palmer, Sue
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Sansom Park.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 651 76-0 (1999)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Tyler.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 688 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the jurisdiction and authority of a justice or municipal court concerning a child and the parent, managing conservator, or guardian of the child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 731 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to municipal courts of record.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 780 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to designation of a municipal court judge as a member of a county bail bond board.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1177 76-0 (1999)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to permissible uses of courthouse security fund and municipal court building security fund.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1609 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain electronically created records used in a justice or municipal court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1623 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a municipality to create a municipal court technology fund and to require certain defendants to pay court costs for deposit in the fund.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1863 76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, Domingo | et. al.
Relating to the jurisdiction of municipal courts in certain criminal cases, punishable only by a fine, that arise under the rules, orders, and resolutions of a joint airport board.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1881 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the jurisdiction of a municipal court of record of the City of Kennedale.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2053 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the procedures governing the prosecution and administration of misdemeanor offenses in the jurisdiction of the justice and municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2195 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to the creation of a municipal court of record in Hill Country Village.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2201 76-0 (1999)
Author: Tillery, DaleSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the authority of a municipal court judge to sit for another municipal court judge under certain circumstances.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2287 76-0 (1999)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the creation of a municipal court of record in Rio Bravo.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2570 76-0 (1999)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to bailiffs for municipal courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 2670 76-0 (1999)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the appeal of a conviction in a justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2802 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to the denial of the renewal of the driver's license of a person who fails to appear to pay a fine involving an offense within justice or municipal court jurisdiction.
House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3514 76-0 (1999)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to the municipal court of record for the City of Carrollton.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3792 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to qualifications of jurors serving in the El Paso municipal courts of record.
House: Judicial Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3795 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to authorizing the appointment of magistrates to serve the municipal courts of record in Crowley.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3811 76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the appointment of a judge of a municipal court of record in Grand Prairie.
House: Judicial Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3852 76-0 (1999)
Author: Crownover, Ronny
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in the Town of Flower Mound.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 173 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, David | et. al.
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Tyler.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 589 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation of a municipal court of record in Farmers Branch.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 601 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a municipality to create a municipal court technology fund and to require certain defendants to pay court costs for deposit in the fund.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 841 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the jurisdiction of municipal courts in certain criminal cases, punishable only by a fine, that arise under the rules, orders, and resolutions of a joint airport board.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1078 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to qualifications of jurors serving in the El Paso municipal courts of record.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1230 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the procedures governing the prosecution and administration of misdemeanor offenses in the jurisdiction of the justice and municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1825 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the creation of a municipal court of record in Hill Country Village.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1899 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in the Town of Flower Mound.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1903 76-0 (1999)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of a municipal court of record in Live Oak.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 259 75-0 (1997)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to municipal courts of record in Odessa.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 482 75-0 (1997)
Author: Palmer, Sue
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Lake Worth.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 736 75-0 (1997)
Author: Palmer, SueSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Lake Worth.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 856 75-0 (1997)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the removal and suspension of judges in municipal courts of of record in San Antonio.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1291 75-0 (1997)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of justice and municipal courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1594 75-0 (1997)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the contempt of a justice or municipal court by certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1635 75-0 (1997)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in the City of Lewisville.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2113 75-0 (1997)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the appearance at a justice or municipal court hearing for a child accused of committing certain misdemeanors of the parent, managing conservator, or guardian of the child; providing a penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2280 75-0 (1997)
Author: Clark, Ron
Relating to holding at the same time more than one office of municipal judge filled by appointment.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2374 75-0 (1997)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to the municipal courts of record in Garland.
House: Judicial Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2603 75-0 (1997)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in the City of Lewisville.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2625 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to denial of the renewal of a driver's license for failure to pay parking tickets.
House: Public Safety
Committee substitute considered in committee
HB 2989 75-0 (1997)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the procedures governing the prosecution and administration of misdemeanor offenses in the jurisdiction of the justice and municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3537 75-0 (1997)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the removal and suspension of judges in municipal courts of record in San Antonio.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3542 75-0 (1997)
Author: Driver, JoeSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record for the City of Rowlett.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3555 75-0 (1997)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Coppell.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 3 75-0 (1997)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the jurisdiction of the justice of the peace courts of Dallas County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HJR 87 75-0 (1997)
Author: Clark, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow a person who holds the office of municipal court judge to hold more than one civil office of emolument at the same time.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 400 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Horn, Jim
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in the City of Lewisville.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 711 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Dalworthington Gardens.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
SB 1063 75-0 (1997)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hill, Fred
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Richardson.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1173 75-0 (1997)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Clark, Ron
Relating to holding at the same time more than one office of municipal judge filled by appointment.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1924 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Coppell.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1956 75-0 (1997)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Hill, Fred
Relating to the municipal courts of record in Garland.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SCR 2 75-0 (1997)
Author: West, Royce
Encouraging justice of the peace and municipal courts to utilize identified alcohol prevention/education-related activities as community service projects.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SJR 36 75-0 (1997)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Clark, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow a person who holds the office of municipal court judge to hold more than one civil office of emolument at the same time.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 14 74-0 (1995)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Grand Prairie.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 150 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Irving.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 224 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Burleson.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 225 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Mansfield.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 226 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Kennedale.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 329 74-0 (1995)
Author: Dear, Homer
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in White Settlement.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 436 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Kennedale.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 437 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Burleson.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 438 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Mansfield.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 604 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Irving.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 671 74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the jurisdiction of justice and municipal courts over certain misdemeanor offenses committed by a child and to the punishment for those offenses.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1234 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Irving.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1242 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Crowley.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1392 74-0 (1995)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to the examination of a witness in a justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1394 74-0 (1995)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to pleas entered by a minor in justice or municipal court.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 1440 74-0 (1995)
Author: Alonzo, RobertoSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the dismissal of an appeal from a justice or municipal court in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
HB 1738 74-0 (1995)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Grand Prairie.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1749 74-0 (1995)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to the retrial of a case in a justice or municipal court after a mistrial has been declared.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1760 74-0 (1995)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the assessment of certain fees or costs by a justice, municipal, or county court.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1806 74-0 (1995)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to contempt of court in a justice court or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1856 74-0 (1995)
Author: Dear, HomerSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in White Settlement.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 1934 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to the appeal from a justice or municipal court in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1966 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moffat, NancySponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the use of optical imaging and other electronic means for certain business records and records in municipal courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2005 74-0 (1995)
Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to the ability of a justice court or municipal court to impose certain punishments for an offense committed by a minor that involves alcoholic beverages.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 2150 74-0 (1995)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to publication of certain information regarding municipal courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2295 74-0 (1995)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the jurisdiction of municipal courts in certain misdemeanor cases.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2405 74-0 (1995)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to municipal court proceedings in a municipality participating with another municipality in a joint police department contract.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2485 74-0 (1995)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the jurisdiction of municipal courts and municipal courts of record, to certain fees or fines imposed by a justice or municipal court in a criminal case, and to certain criminal procedures in justice or municipal court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 3043 74-0 (1995)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the continuing education for justice and municipal court clerks.
House: Judicial Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3121 74-0 (1995)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to municipal courts of record in Odessa.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 3201 74-0 (1995)
Author: Romo, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the use of optical imaging and other electronic means for creating records in municipal courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 3203 74-0 (1995)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the election of municipal court of record judges in San Antonio.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Record vote
HB 3205 74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the manner in which the Clerk of the Municipal Court of Austin is required to file and maintain original complaints and other court papers.
House: Judicial Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3222 74-0 (1995)
Author: Dear, HomerSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in River Oaks.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 3237 74-0 (1995)
Author: Dear, Homer
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Lake Worth.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 116 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the method of selection of municipal court of record judges in Arlington.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 375 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Pantego.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 551 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Pantego.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
SB 577 74-0 (1995)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Place, Allen
Relating to pleas entered by a minor in justice or municipal court.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 701 74-0 (1995)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Grand Prairie.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 753 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Irving.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 795 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record and the appointment of magistrates in Mansfield.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
SB 796 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Burleson.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
SB 802 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Crowley.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
SB 803 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Kennedale.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
SB 886 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Place, Allen
Relating to certain procedures for the handling of a case in a justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 918 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Shields, John
Relating to the appeal from a justice or municipal court in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 1060 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the assessment of certain fees or costs by a justice, municipal, or county court.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 1155 74-0 (1995)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the use of optical imaging and other electronic means for creating records in municipal courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1286 74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to municipal courts of record in Odessa.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
SB 1608 74-0 (1995)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the election of municipal court of record judges in San Antonio.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1610 74-0 (1995)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the manner in which the clerk of the municipal courts of Austin is required to file and maintain original complaints and other court papers.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Withdrawn from calendar
HB 736 73-0 (1993)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the payment of interest on unpaid fines and costs assessed by a justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1138 73-0 (1993)
Author: Yarbrough, KenSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the term of office of a municipal judge.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1275 73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to appeals from a judgment of the municipal courts of record in Fort Worth.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1311 73-0 (1993)
Author: Park, Carolyn
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Hurst.
House: Judicial Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 1354 73-0 (1993)
Author: Campbell, Ben
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Carrollton.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1746 73-0 (1993)
Author: West, George
Relating to the discharge of fines and costs by a defendant convicted in a municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2132 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the term of office of municipal judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2259 73-0 (1993)
Author: Marchant, KenSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to records of trials in municipal courts of record of Addison.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 2841 73-0 (1993)
Author: Park, Carolyn
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Euless.
House: Judicial Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2851 73-0 (1993)
Author: Horn, JimSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Denton.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HCR 79 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smithee, John
Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives and the lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study the jurisdiction, procedure, fines, costs, administration, facilities, and operation of the justice of the peace, municipal, and small claims courts in the State of Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
HJR 96 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smithee, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the expiration of terms of office of municipal judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 517 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to appeals from a judgment of the municipal courts of record in Fort Worth.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SB 572 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, O.H. | et. al.Sponsor: Park, Carolyn
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in the City of Hurst.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 620 73-0 (1993)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the term of office of a municipal judge.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 749 73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: West, George
Relating to the fines and costs imposed on a defendant convicted in a municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 836 73-0 (1993)
Author: Luna, GregorySponsor: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the election of municipal court of record judges in San Antonio.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 868 73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the term of office of municipal judges.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1171 73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the issuance of special license plates to justices of the peace and municipal court judges.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1310 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, O.H. | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Ben
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Carrollton.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1385 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, O.H. | et. al.Sponsor: Park, Carolyn
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in the City of Euless.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 1387 73-0 (1993)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Denton.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 1482 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Arlington.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SJR 36 73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the expiration of terms of office of municipal judges.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 407 72-0 (1991)
Author: Ovard, A.R.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to increasing the fine for certain misdemeanors and to the jurisdiction of county, justice, and municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 609 72-0 (1991)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to municipal courts of record in Arlington.
House: Judiciary
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 631 72-0 (1991)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to the presiding judge of the municipal courts of record in Austin.
House: Judiciary
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 783 72-0 (1991)
Author: Kamel, Ted
Relating to teen court programs in justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 828 72-0 (1991)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Grapevine.
House: Judiciary Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 1333 72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, HenrySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the selection of a municipal court clerk in certain home-rule municipalities.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1711 72-0 (1991)
Author: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to the deferral of proceedings in certain criminal cases involving misdemeanors punishable by fine only.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2141 72-0 (1991)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to the qualifications for judges of municipal courts of record in Fort Worth.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 2614 72-0 (1991)
Author: McCollough, Parker
Relating to certain costs of court paid persons convicted of certain offenses under the Texas Motor Vehicle Safety-Responsibility Act.
House: Appropriations
Laid on table subject to call in committee
HB 2620 72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Laredo.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2806 72-0 (1991)
Author: Linebarger, LibbySponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in San Marcos.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2812 72-0 (1991)
Author: Delco, WilhelminaSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the presiding judge of the municipal courts of record in Austin.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 2823 72-0 (1991)
Author: Luna, GregorySponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the private practice of law by a full-time judge of a municipal court of record in San Antonio.
House: Judiciary Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
HB 2832 72-0 (1991)
Author: Arnold, BillSponsor: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Grand Prairie.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2833 72-0 (1991)
Author: Park, Carolyn
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Hurst.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2843 72-0 (1991)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record of Denton.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2844 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a judge of a municipal court of record in San Antonio to perform marriage ceremonies.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
HB 2846 72-0 (1991)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the powers and duties of the administrative judge of the municipal courts of record in San Antonio.
House: Judiciary
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2874 72-0 (1991)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to the qualifications for judges of municipal courts of record in Fort Worth.
House: Judiciary
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 8 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to increasing the fine for certain Class C misdemeanors and to the jurisdiction of county, justice, and municipal courts.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Tabled in committee
SB 172 72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to municipal courts of record in Arlington.
House: Judiciary Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 298 72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Grapevine.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 533 72-0 (1991)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to increasing the fine for certain Class C misdemeanors and to the jurisdiction of county, justice, and municipal courts.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 593 72-0 (1991)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the deferral of proceedings in certain criminal cases involving misdemeanors punishable by fine only.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1332 72-0 (1991)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the term of office of a judge of the San Antonio Municipal Court of Record.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1488 72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in San Marcos.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1590 72-0 (1991)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Willis, Doyle
Relating to the qualifications for judges of municipal courts of record in Fort Worth.
House: Judiciary Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
SB 1616 72-0 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Denton.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 210 72-1 (1991)
Author: Park, Carolyn
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Bedford.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 57 72-1 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in San Marcos.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 74 72-1 (1991)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Bedford.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 73 72-2 (1991)
Author: Park, Carolyn
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Bedford.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 21 72-2 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in San Marcos.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 34 72-2 (1991)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Bedford.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 325 71-0 (1989)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the filing of a complaint in municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 359 71-0 (1989)
Author: Ovard, A.R. | et. al.
Relating to increasing the fine for certain Class C misdemeanors and to the jurisdiction of county, justice, and municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 551 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Jim
Relating to increasing the fine for certain misdemeanors and to the jurisdiction of county, justice, and municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
HB 1065 71-0 (1989)
Author: Gavin, JohnSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the municipal courts of record of Wichita Falls.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1101 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hill, FredSponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to authorizing justices of the peace and municipal court judges to maintain criminal dockets by use of data processing equipment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 1307 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Jim
Relating to the imposition of fees on conviction of certain offenses for deposit in the general revenue fund.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1422 71-0 (1989)
Author: Shelley, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the punishments for certain misdemeanors, to the amounts of pecuniary loss for certain offenses as those amounts affect punishments for the offenses, and to the jurisdiction of county, justice, and....
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1648 71-0 (1989)
Author: Shelley, Dan
Amending the Government Code.
House: Judiciary
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2689 71-0 (1989)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to authorizing the justice of the peace or municipal court, in its discretion, to report to the Department of Public Safety traffic-related convictions that are disposed of through deferred adjudication procedures.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2828 71-0 (1989)
Author: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to an exemption from the child labor law when a child is employed through a rehabilitation program supervised by a municipal court judge.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 48 71-0 (1989)
Author: McFarland, BobSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to complaints in municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 639 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Shelley, Dan
Relating to procedures in the municipal courts of record of Houston.
House: Judiciary Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 813 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to increasing the fine for certain Class C misdemeanors and to the jurisdiction of county, justice, and municipal courts.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 927 71-0 (1989)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the municipal courts of record of Wichita Falls.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 979 71-0 (1989)
Author: McFarland, BobSponsor: Tallas, Jim
Relating to criminal practice and procedure in municipal, justice, and county courts and to creating an offense for improper filing of certain cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1309 71-0 (1989)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to reports by a justice court to the Department of Public Safety of certain complaints disposed of by the justice court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 1310 71-0 (1989)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to an exception from the child labor law when a child is employed through a rehabilitation program supervised by a municipal court judge.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1771 71-0 (1989)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the municipal courts of record in Amarillo.
House: Judiciary Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Posting rule suspended
HB 79 71-1 (1989)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to municipal courts of record in Arlington.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 20 71-2 (1989)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to municipal courts of record in Arlington.
House: Judicial Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 40 71-3 (1990)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to municipal courts of record in Arlington.
House: Judicial Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 29 71-4 (1990)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to municipal courts of record in Arlington.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 83 71-4 (1990)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Relating to municipal courts of record in Arlington.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 67 71-6 (1990)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to municipal courts of record in Arlington.
Filed
HB 322 70-0 (1987)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the assessment of fees and court costs on deferral of certain misdemeanor proceedings pending completion of a driving safety course.
House: Transportation
Rules suspended
HB 336 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hill, Anita
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Garland.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 517 70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Arlington.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 654 70-0 (1987)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the municipal courts of record in Dallas.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
HB 783 70-0 (1987)
Author: Gavin, JohnSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the municipal courts of record of Wichita Falls.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 891 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hill, Anita
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Garland.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1044 70-0 (1987)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to dismissal of certain misdemeanor charges pending completion of a driving safety course.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1077 70-0 (1987)
Author: Berlanga, HugoSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to prosecution by a city attorney of municipal court appeals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 1541 70-0 (1987)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the jurisdiction of municipal courts to enforce certain municipal ordinances and to the creation of the offense of illegal dumping.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 1730 70-0 (1987)
Author: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to certain persons representing other persons in justice court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 1879 70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, CharlesSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in certain cities.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 2190 70-0 (1987)
Author: Marchant, KennySponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Addison.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2220 70-0 (1987)
Author: Grusendorf, KentSponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to bond forfeiture proceedings in municipal courts, appeals from municipal courts, and the composition of county bail bond boards.
House: Judiciary Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 2567 70-0 (1987)
Author: Willis, DoyleSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the municipal courts of record in Fort Worth.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 164 70-0 (1987)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Garland.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 243 70-0 (1987)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Hill, Patricia
Relating to certain special expenses imposed by a municipal court when dismissal is required because of acts occurring subsequent to the offense alleged.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 340 70-0 (1987)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the municipal courts of record in Dallas.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 536 70-0 (1987)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Hill, Anita
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Garland.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 920 70-0 (1987)
Author: Tejeda, FrankSponsor: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the jurisdiction of municipal courts to enforce certain municipal ordinances and to the creation of the offense of illegal dumping; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 965 70-0 (1987)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to bond forfeiture proceedings in municipal courts, to appeals from municipal courts, and to the composition of county bail bond boards.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1350 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to Fort Worth municipal courts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1362 70-0 (1987)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of records in Amarillo.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 73 69-0 (1985)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the jurisdiction of and the method of selection of judges and presiding judges for the municipal courts of record in San Antonio.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 448 69-0 (1985)
Author: Tejeda, FrankSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the creation of, jurisdiction of, and method of selection of judges and presiding judges for the municipal courts of record in San Antonio and to court clerks for those courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1475 69-0 (1985)
Author: Roberts, Ted
Relating to jurisdiction over violations of laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations of certain navigation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Withdrawn by author
HB 1568 69-0 (1985)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to the right to appeal certain judgments and sentences of a justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 1606 69-0 (1985)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the maximum punishment for violation of municipal ordinances or rules or police regulations that govern vegetation and litter violations and to criminal jurisdiction of municipal courts; amending Articles 1011 and 1195, Revised Statutes, as amended, and amending Article 4.14, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1765 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hill, Anita
Relating to the punishment for issuance of a bad check and the jurisdiction of municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2239 69-0 (1985)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to procedures and practices before a municipal or justice court and the authority of justices of the peace and municipal court judges to order incarceration of certain defendants; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c favorably w/sub.
HB 2427 69-0 (1985)
Author: Willis, DoyleSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the jurisdiction, judges, official court reporters, and bailiffs of the municipal courts of record of Fort Worth.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2435 69-0 (1985)
Author: Givens, RonSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the jurisdiction of the municipal courts of record of Lubbock.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 941 69-0 (1985)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to certain special expenses imposed by a municipal court when dismissal or finding of not guilty is required because of acts occurring subsequent to the offense alleged.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
SB 1135 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the maximum punishment for violation of municipal ordinances or rules or police regulations that govern vegetation and litter violations and to criminal jurisdiction of municipal courts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 1277 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the right to appeal certain judgments and sentences.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 1308 69-0 (1985)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to procedures and practices before a municipal or justice court and the authority and duties of magistrates and the authority of justices of the peaces and municipal court judges to order incarceration of certain defendants; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 1365 69-0 (1985)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the jurisdiction of the municipal courts of record in Lubbock.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Considered in formal meeting
HB 39 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hill, Anita
Relating to authorization of certain counties to establish alternative systems for resolving citizen disputes.
House: County Affairs
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 319 68-0 (1983)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the employment of a general counsel by the commissioners court of certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn by Author
HB 392 68-0 (1983)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Enabling the creation of municipal courts of record in the City of Dallas; prescribing the jurisdiction, administration, and procedure of the courts; providing for municipal judges and other personnel of the courts; prescribing the appeals from municipal courts of record.
House: Judicial Affairs
See remarks
HB 517 68-0 (1983)
Author: Barton, ErwinSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to dismissal of certain misdemeanor charges on completion of a driving safety course.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
HB 657 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hill, PatriciaSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the appointment of substitute municipal judges.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 790 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hury, JamesSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the collection, deposit, and disposition of certain court costs collected in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 953 68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in the city of Austin.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
HB 975 68-0 (1983)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the creation of a special fund in the state treasury to be used for the continuing legal education of municipal court judges.
House: Ways & Means
See remarks
HB 1008 68-0 (1983)
Author: Lee, Don
Relating to the local option creation of municipal courts of record in cities.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
HB 1068 68-0 (1983)
Author: Criss, LloydSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to continuing legal education for the judges and personnel of the municipal courts.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1087 68-0 (1983)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to jurisdiction of the municipal courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
See remarks
HB 1507 68-0 (1983)
Author: Pennington, RandySponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the requirement that a municipal court juror live within the municipality in which the court is established.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1934 68-0 (1983)
Author: Martinez, RomanSponsor: Williams, Lindon
Relating to the duties of the judges of certain municipal courts of record.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2322 68-0 (1983)
Author: McWilliams, JimSponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to creation of a municipal court of record for the city of Marshall.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2341 68-0 (1983)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Relating to municipal courts of record in El Paso and creation of the El Paso Municipal Court of Appeals.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2382 68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, TerralSponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in the city of Austin.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2444 68-0 (1983)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to use of a jury wheel in the municipal court of record in Midland.
House: State Affairs
Placed on daily General State Calendar
SB 224 68-0 (1983)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the creation, jurisdiction, personnel, administration, and appeals procedures of municipal courts of record in the City of Dallas and powers and duties of the governing body of the city in connection with these courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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SB 335 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Hall, Lanny
Relating to criminal complaints for parking offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
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SB 340 68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to continuing legal education for judges and personnel of the municipal courts and its funding, to placing certain duties on the Texas Judicial Council and certain municipal officials, and to requiring audits of funds.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
SB 856 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the maximum punishment for violation of municipal ordinances or rules or police regulations and to criminal jurisdiction of municipal courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1273 68-0 (1983)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Gibson, Jay
Relating to the creation, jurisdiction, judges, facilities, personnel, and practice and procedures of municipal courts of record in the city of Odessa and to elections approving the creation of these courts; providing rules and procedures for appeals and the effect of ruling of the appellate court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1312 68-0 (1983)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Vowell, Jack
Relating to municipal courts of record in the City of El Paso; prescribing the jurisdiction, organization, administration, procedures, and power of municipal courts; providing the practice in such courts and rules and procedures for appeals and the effect of rulings of the appellate court; creating the El Paso Municipal Court of Appeals; providing the qualifications, compensation, and selection of judges and providing for the necessary officers and employees of the courts; providing for appeals to the court of Appeals in certain cases; providing transition procedures.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1437 68-0 (1983)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to selection of jurors for the municipal court of record in Midland.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Received from the Senate
HB 167 67-0 (1981)
Author: Elizondo, Paul
Relating to the selection of jurors for the justice and municipal courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HB 739 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to the punishment for a Class C misdemeanor and the criminal jurisdiction of justice and municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1067 67-0 (1981)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the powers and duties of the judge of the municipal court in Bay City.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Calendars
HB 1162 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hackney, ClintSponsor: Ogg, Jack
Relating to certain fines for speeding violations and the disposition of revenues.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
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HB 1428 67-0 (1981)
Author: Tow, Rodney
Relating to continuing legal education for judges of the municipal courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
HB 1641 67-0 (1981)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the continuing legal education of certain municipal court judges and to certain related duties of city secretaries.
House: Judicial Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 1642 67-0 (1981)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the creation of a special fund in the State Treasury to be used for the continuing legal education of municipal court judges.
House: Ways & Means
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
HB 1745 67-0 (1981)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the bond pending an appeal from a conviction in a justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1937 67-0 (1981)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to the amount, collection, and disposition of certain court costs collected in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1945 67-0 (1981)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to who is authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Judiciary
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
HB 2056 67-0 (1981)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to jurisdiction of the municipal courts.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HB 2132 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hartung, Frank
Relating to the authority of certain municipal courts to conduct proceedings outside the corporate limits of the municipality.
House: Judicial Affairs
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
HB 2344 67-0 (1981)
Author: Elizondo, Paul
Relating to the selection of the judges and supervision of the personnel of the municipal courts of record in the city of San Antonio.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 2345 67-0 (1981)
Author: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to the authority to create municipal courts of record in the city of Dallas and to provisions for the operation of the courts and appeals from the municipal courts of record.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2389 67-0 (1981)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Relating to certain proceedings in the municipal courts of record of El Paso.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
HB 2394 67-0 (1981)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to dismissal of a prosecution in justice or municipal court if previous prosecution for the same offense was dismissed.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HJR 37 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keese, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the jurisdiction and authority of justice of the peace courts and county courts in criminal cases.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Coauthor authorized
SB 651 67-0 (1981)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Hartung, Frank
Relating to the authority of certain municipal courts to conduct proceedings outside the corporate limits of the municipality.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 822 67-0 (1981)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the duties of the judges and other personnel of certain municipal courts of record.
House: Judiciary Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Withdrawn from calendar
SB 886 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to jurisdiction of the municipal courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Received from the Senate
SB 942 67-0 (1981)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the punishment for a class C misdemeanor and the criminal jurisdiction of the county, justice, and municipal courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
SB 1216 67-0 (1981)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Semos, Chris V.
Enabling the creation of municipal courts of record in the City of Dallas; prescribing the jurisdiction, administration, and procedure of the courts; providing for municipal judges and other personnel of the courts; prescribing the appeals from municipal courts of record; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Failure to suspend the rules
SJR 48 67-0 (1981)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the jurisdiction and authority of justice of the peace courts and county courts in criminal cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
HB 32 66-0 (1979)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to the establishment, jurisdiction, and operation of municipal courts of record in the incorporated cities, towns, and villages in this state; prescribing the appeals from a municipal court of record; conforming the jursidiction of other courts to the municipal court of record.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 407 66-0 (1979)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Repealing an Act authorizing certain municipal courts of record in the city of Fort Worth.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 447 66-0 (1979)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to jurisdiction of the municipal court over certain water safety offenses.
House: Environmental Affairs
Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 461 66-0 (1979)
Author: Willis, DoyleSponsor: Meier, Bill
Relating to the authority to create municipal courts of record in the city of Fort Worth and prescribing the appeals from the municipal courts of record.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 791 66-0 (1979)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to the establishment of municipal courts of record in the incorporated cities, towns, and villages in this state.
House: Judicial Affairs
Placed on daily General State Calendar
HB 931 66-0 (1979)
Author: Bird, Ronald C.
Relating to the establishment, jurisdiction, and operation of municipal courts of record in the incorporated cities, towns, and villages in this state; prescribing the appeals from a municipal court of record; conforming the jurisdiction of other courts to the municipal court of record.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1042 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mankins, JimmySponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to the authority to create municipal courts of record in the city of Longview and prescribing appeals from the municipal courts of record.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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HB 1141 66-0 (1979)
Author: Blanton, Bill
Relating to the right to appeal certain judgements and sentences of a justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1183 66-0 (1979)
Author: Salinas, Froy
Relating to the authority to create municipal courts of record in the city of Lubbock and prescribing appeals from the municipal courts of record.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1387 66-0 (1979)
Author: Browder, JimSponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to disposition of fines collected for certain traffic law violations.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1878 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hill, Anita
Relating to amendment of the Texas Family Code to authorize prosecution of juveniles for misdemeanor offenses punishable by fine only in the municipal and justice courts in the State.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
HB 1880 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hill, Anita
Relating to the authority to create municipal courts of record in the city of Garland and prescribing appeals from the municipal courts of record.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
HB 1954 66-0 (1979)
Author: Valles, Robert "Bob"Sponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the establishment, jurisdiction, and operation of municipal courts of record in El Paso, Texas, and providing for municipal judges and other personnel of the courts; prescribing the appeals from a municipal court of record; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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HB 2184 66-0 (1979)
Author: Bird, Ronald C.Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the authority to create municipal courts of record in the city of San Antonio and prescribing appeals from the municipal courts of record; relating to the applicability of the misdemeanor probation law.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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HB 2194 66-0 (1979)
Author: Gibson, Jay
Relating to the authority to create municipal courts of record in the city of Odessa and prescribing appeals from the municipal courts of record.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
SB 109 66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in the City of Abilene and providing for appeals from these municipal courts of record.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
SB 427 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to jurisdiction of the municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Failure to suspend the rules
SB 519 66-0 (1979)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Bird, Ronald C.
Relating to the continuing legal education of municipal court judges and to certain related duties of city secretaries.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Scheduled for future calendar placement
SB 520 66-0 (1979)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Bird, Ronald C.
Relating to the creation of special funds in the state treasury to be used for the continuing legal education of municipal court judges.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Jurisprudence
Scheduled for future calendar placement
SB 632 66-0 (1979)
Author: Short, E.L.Sponsor: Salinas, Froy
Relating to the authority to create a municipal courts of record in the City of Lubbock; making provisions relating to the operation of such courts; and prescribing appeals from the municipal courts of record.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 637 66-0 (1979)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to the right to appeal certain judgments and sentences of justice or municipal court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Matters
HB 389 65-0 (1977)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to continuing legal education of municipal court judges who are either elected or appointed.
House: Judicial Affairs
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 482 65-0 (1977)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to the establishment, jurisdiction, and operation of municipal courts of record in incorporated cities, towns, and villages in this state and providing for municipal judges and other personnel of the courts; prescribing the appeals from a municipal court of record; conforming the jurisdiction of other courts to the municipal court of record.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 511 65-0 (1977)
Author: Bird, Ronald C.
Relating to the establishment, jurisdiction, and operation of municipal courts of record in the City of San Antonio and providing for municipal judges and other personnel of the courts; prescribing the appeals from a municipal court of record; conforming the jurisdiction of other courts to the municipal court of record.
House: Judicial Affairs
Assigned to Local Calendar
HB 577 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mankins, Jimmy
Relating to the establishment, jurisdiction, and operation of municipal courts of record in the City of Longview and providing for municipal judges and other personnel of the courts; prescribing the appeal from a municipal court of records; conforming the jurisdction of other courts to the municipal court of record.
House: Judicial Affairs
Withdrawn from calendar
HB 634 65-0 (1977)
Author: Lauhoff, Herman E.
Relating to the creation of an injunctive power of relief for municipal courts in cities with a population of more than 1,200,000.
House: Judiciary
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 648 65-0 (1977)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to continuing legal education of municipal court judges in the State of Texas who are either elected or appointed.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 854 65-0 (1977)
Author: Baker, Andrew Z.
Relating to the appointment of a municipal court judge to serve temporarily.
House: Judicial Affairs
Assigned to Consent Calendar
HB 954 65-0 (1977)
Author: Allred, Dave
Relating to jurisdiction, administration, and procedures for the Municipal Court of Record of Wichita Falls.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1096 65-0 (1977)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the authority of municipal courts to commit persons whose commission of a misdemeanor results from chronic use of alcohol, to a special treatment facility in lieu of the imposition of a sentence or fine.
House: Health & Welfare
Assigned to Consent Calendar
HB 1109 65-0 (1977)
Author: Maloney, Robert
Relating to the establishment, jurisdiction, and operation of municipal courts of record in the City of Dallas and providing for municipal judges and other personnel of the courts; prescribing the appeals from a municipal court of record; conforming the jurisdiction of other courts to the municipal court of record.
House: Judicial Affairs
Assigned to Local Calendar
HB 1210 65-0 (1977)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to the establishment, jurisdiction, and operation of municipal courts of record in certain cities and towns and providing for municipal judges and other personnel of the courts; prescribing the appeals from a municipal court of record; conforming the jurisdiction of other courts to the municipal court of record.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Calendars
HB 1558 65-0 (1977)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the duties of the presiding judge of municipal courts of record in any city with population of more than One Million Two Hundred Thousand, as determined by the last preceding federal census.
House: Judiciary
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1689 65-0 (1977)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the establishment, jurisdiction, and operation of additional municipal courts in incorporated cities, towns, and villages of this State.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1732 65-0 (1977)
Author: Massey, Tom
Relating to establishment, jurisdiction, and operation of municipal courts of record in the City of San Angelo and providing for municipal judges and other personnel of the courts; prescribing the appeals from a municipal court of record; conforming the jurisdiction of other courts to the municipal court of record.
House: Judicial Affairs
Assigned to Local Calendar
HB 2164 65-0 (1977)
Author: Martin, Elmer
Relating to the establishment, jurisdiction, and operation of municipal courts of record in the city of Sweetwater and providing for municipal judges and other personnel of the courts; prescribing rules and procedures for appeals from a municipal court of record and the effect of the ruling of the appellate court; prescribing the extent of applicability of laws other than this Act; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2166 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, LutherSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the establishment, jurisdiction, administration, and procedures of municipal courts in the city of El Paso.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
HB 2238 65-0 (1977)
Author: Willis, DoyleSponsor: Meier, Bill
Relating to the establishment, jurisdiction, and operation of municipal courts of record in the city of Fort Worth, and providing for municipal judges and other personnel of the courts; prescribing the appeals from a municipal court of record; conforming the jurisdiction of other courts to the municipal court of record.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective in 90 days
SB 119 65-0 (1977)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Allred, Dave
Relating to the municipal court of record of Wichita Falls and its jurisdiction, complaints, court costs, selection of jurors, motion for new trial, and filing of appellate briefs.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 282 65-0 (1977)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the jurisdiction of municipal courts of record in this state in any city with a population of more than 1,200,000 as determined by the last preceeding federal census; prescribing the powers of such courts; prescribing the penalties and violations for criminal acts within the jurisdiction of these courts; providing for appeal of certain convictions in such courts; providing a repealing clause; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to subcommittee
SB 339 65-0 (1977)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Authorizing the creation of municipal courts of record in the city of Dallas; prescribing the jurisdiction, administration, and procedure of the courts; providing for municipal judges and other personnel of the courts; prescribing the appeals from municipal courts of record; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Vote recorded on
SB 468 65-0 (1977)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Baker, Andrew Z.
Relating to the appointment of alternate and temporary municipal court judges.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
90 Day Bill
SB 620 65-0 (1977)
Author: Braecklein, BillSponsor: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the authority of municipal courts to commit persons whose commission of a misdemeanor results from chronic use of alcohol, to a special treatment facility in lieu of the imposition of a sentence or fine.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 849 65-0 (1977)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to duties of the presiding judge of municipal courts of record in any city with a population of more than 1,200,000, as determined by the last preceding federal census.
House: Judiciary Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
90 Day Bill
SB 907 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, Gene
Relating to the jurisdiction of municipal courts of record in any city with a population of more than 1,200,000 as determined by the last preceding federal census; providing for municipal court jurisdiction over civil actions arising under municipal ordinances with a maximum civil penalty of $200; authorizing injunctive relief and prescribing penalties for contempt; providing a civil appeal process and procedures in cases involving certain amounts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 914 65-0 (1977)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Martin, Elmer
Relating to the establishment, jurisdiction, and operation of municipal courts of record in the city of Sweetwater and providing for municipal judges and other personnel of the courts; prescribing rules and procedures for appeals from a municipal court of record and the effect of the ruling of the appellate court; prescribing the extent of applicability of laws other than this Act.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
90 Day Bill
SB 943 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GeneSponsor: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the establishment, jurisdiction, and operation of additional municipal courts in incorporated cities, towns, and villages of this state; providing for additional municipal judges of said courts.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1173 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hance, KentSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to municipal courts; providing for a severability clause and a cumulative clause.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 16 65-1 (1977)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to the operation, administration, and personnel of municipal courts of record in the city of Fort Worth and to appeals from those courts.
Filed
HB 398 64-0 (1975)
Author: Jones, Gene
Relating to the establishment, jurisdiction, and operation of municipal courts of record in any city with a population of more than 1,200,000 as determined by the last preceding federal census and providing for municipal judges and other personnel of the courts; prescribing the appeals from municipal courts of record; providing an effective date.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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HB 797 64-0 (1975)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the establishment, jurisdiction, and operation of municipal courts of records in the city of Midland and providing for municipal judges and other personnel of the courts; prescribing the appeals from a municipal court of record.
House: Judicial Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1709 64-0 (1975)
Author: Bryant, John W.
Relating to the establishment, jurisdiction, and operation of municipal courts of record for the purpose of hearing non-traffic cases in any city with a population of more than 800,000 as determined by the last preceding federal census and providing for municipal judges and other personnel of the courts; prescribing the appeals from municipal courts of record; providing an effective date.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
HB 1996 64-0 (1975)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to the establishment, jurisdiction, and operation of municipal courts of record in the incorporated cities, towns, and villages in this state and providing for municipal judges and other personnel of the courts; prescribing the appeals from a municipal court of record; conforming the jurisdiction of other courts to the municipal court of record.
House: Judiciary
Tabled
HB 2238 64-0 (1975)
Author: Slay, Chester
Relating to the establishment, jurisdiction, and operation of municipal courts of record in the city of Beaumont and providing for municipal judges and other personnel of the courts; prescribing the appeals from a municipal court of record; conforming the jurisdiction of other courts to the municipal court of record.
House: Judicial Affairs
Rules suspended
SB 354 64-0 (1975)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"Sponsor: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the establishment, jurisdiction, and operation of municipal courts of record on the city of Midland and providing for municipal judges and other personnel of the courts; prescribing rules and procedures for appeals from a municipal court of record and the effect of the ruling of the appellate court; prescribing the extent of applicability of laws other than this Act.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
90 day bill
SB 838 64-0 (1975)
Author: Lombardino, Frank
Creating a municipal court of record in the city of San Antonio and authorizing establishment of other such courts; prescribing the jurisdiction, term, organization, administration, facilities, procedure, and power of municipal courts of record; prescribing the practice in such courts and the procedure for appeals from the municipal courts of record; providing for appointment from the municipal courts of record; providing for appointment of a judge, his qualifications, compensation, and tenure; providing for conforming of the criminal jurisdiction of other courts to that of the municipal courts of record; making certain restriction on use of evidence from proceedings in municipal courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Rules suspended
SB 920 64-0 (1975)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the establishment, jurisdiction, and operation of municipal courts of record in the City of Houston and providing for municipal judges and other personnel of the courts; prescribing the appeals from municipal courts of record.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
HB 74 63-0 (1973)
Author: Korioth, A.J. "Al"
Relating to jurisdiction of municipal courts.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 117 63-0 (1973)
Author: McDonald, Sr., T.H.
Authorizing warrants of certain magistrates to extend to every part of the state; amendign Articles 15.06, 15.07, and 15.08, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965, as amended; and declaring an emergency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 625 63-0 (1973)
Author: Jones, Gene
To provide for the selection and qualification of municipal judges and to amend the rules of practice and procedure in municipal and justice courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 626 63-0 (1973)
Author: Jones, Gene
Relating to the establishment and operation of municipal courts of record in this state and providing for municipal judges to preside over such courts.
House: Judiciary
Considered in public hearing
HB 627 63-0 (1973)
Author: Jones, Gene
Establishing procedure for appeals from justice and municipal courts that will be based on a review of the record on appeal and not on a trial de novo in the appellate court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 930 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hoestenbach, John
Creating a municipal court of record for City of Odessa; providing the qualifications of the judge of said court; providing for a court reporter; providing for the application to such court of other laws relating to municipal courts not inconsistent with the provisions of the Act; providing that appeals from such court will be to the County Court and County Court at Law of Ector County and will be based upon points of error shown by the record and shall not be by trial de novo; requiring a motion for new trial setting out the points of error; requiring a notice of appeal; providing for what shall constitute the record on appeal; providing that the time limits for the appellate procedures and otherwise providing the requirements of the appellate procedure; providing for further appeals to the Court of Criminal Appeals; providing a severability clause; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 1734 63-0 (1973)
Author: Finnell, Charles
Amending Section 12 of Chapter 762, Acts of the 61st Legislature, Regular Session, 1969 (Article 1200aa, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes) to provide that complaints in the municipal court of the City of Wichita Falls may be sworn to before the city attorney, or his assistant or deputy, the city clerk, or any officer authorized to administer oaths; and declaring an emergency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 96 63-0 (1973)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Establishing procedures for appeals from justice and municipal courts that will be based on a review of the record on appeal and not on a trial de novo in the appellate court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Laid on table
SB 98 63-0 (1973)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the power and authority of certain courts to grant probation; extending the availability of probation to all misdemeanor offenses.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee hearing date
SB 100 63-0 (1973)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the establishment and operation of municipal courts of record in this state and providing for municipal judges to preside over such courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported by subcommittee favorably
SB 207 63-0 (1973)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Providing for the selection and qualification of municipal judges and to amend the rules of practice and procedure in municipal and justice courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported by subcommittee favorably
SB 211 63-0 (1973)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Establishing procedures for appeals from justice and municipal courts that will be based on a review of the record on appeal and not on a trial de novo in the appellate court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported by subcommittee favorably
SB 282 63-0 (1973)
Author: Wolff, Nelson
Creating municipal courts of record in the City of San Antonio; prescribing the jurisdiction, organization, administration, procedure, and power of municipal courts of record; prescribing the practice in such courts and the appeals from the municipal courts of records; providing for appointment of a judge, court reporter, clerk, and personnel of the court; providing for conforming of the criminal jurisdiction of other courts to the municipal courts of record.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Subcommittee hearing date
SB 944 63-0 (1973)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Creating municipal courts of record in the city of Houston; prescribing the jurisdiction, organization, administration, procedure, and power of municipal courts of record; prescribing the practice in such courts and the appeals from the municipal courts of records; providing for appointment of a judge, court reporter, clerk, and personnel of the court; providing for conforming of the criminal jurisdiction of other courts to the municipal courts of record.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 868 62-0 (1971)
Author: Johnson, Jake
Relating to providing for popular election of municipal court judges in certain cities.
HB 995 62-0 (1971)
Author: Floyd, GuySponsor: Bernal, Joe J.
Changing the title of presiding officer of corporation courts from "recorder" to "judge of the municipal court."
HB 1357 62-0 (1971)
Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to the jurisdiction of the municipal courts of this state and to the punishment for certain misdemeanor offenses.
HB 1660 62-0 (1971)
Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to the creation and jurisdiction of municipal courts in certain cities and the election of municipal judges.
SB 881 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hightower, JackSponsor: Stewart, Vernon
Relating to the municipal court of record of Wichita Falls and its penalties, complaints, microfilm records, orders, or judgments showing disposition of parking tickets, selection of jurors, custodians of jury wheels, custody of defendant in case of conviction, and procedure for appeals therefrom.
HB 1053 61-0 (1969)
Author: Swanson, William T. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to changing the name of the corporation court to the municipal court.
HB 103 60-0 (1967)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
To create Municipal Courts with original and appellate jurisdiction in certain cases in cities having a population of fifty thousand (50,000) or more.
HB 723 60-0 (1967)
Author: Moore, Jr., Thomas Paul "Tom"
Relating to jurisdiction over traffic offenses occurring on highways of the State Highway System.
HB 738 60-0 (1967)
Author: Ray, Jr., C. L. | et. al.
Relating to the jurisdiction of city policemen and marshals to serve corporation court process.
SB 177 60-0 (1967)
Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
Relating to creating Municipal Courts with original and appellate jurisdiction in certain cases in certain cities.
SB 309 60-0 (1967)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to jurisdiction over traffic offenses occurring on highways of the State Highway System.
HB 198 59-0 (1965)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to creating Municipal Courts with original and appellate jurisdiction in certain cases in cities having a population of fifty thousand or more.
HB 942 59-0 (1965)
Author: Alaniz, John C.
Relating to requiring that the presiding judge of the corporation court of every incorporated city, town or village in the State be elected by the qualified voters, for the same term and in the same manner as the mayor is elected.
SB 23 59-0 (1965)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to creating a municipal court in and for the City of Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.
SB 104 59-0 (1965)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to creating Municipal Courts with original and appellate jurisdiction in certain cases in cities having a population of fifty thousand or more.
SB 396 59-0 (1965)
Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott
Relating to amending certain Acts by empowering all incorporated cities having a population in excess of three hundred eighty thousand and being in a county of over six hundred thousand population, according to the past preceding United States Census, to provide for the establishment of corporation courts of a number not to exceed one for each eighty thousand inhabitants.
SB 584 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to creating Municipal Courts with original and appellate jurisdiction in certain cases in any city having a portion of its population in more than one county, and containing a population of not less than one hundred thousand or more than five hundred thousand inhabitants, according to the last census.
HB 480 58-0 (1963)
Author: Alaniz, John C. | et. al.
Relating to requiring that the presiding judge of the corporation court of every incorporated city, town or village in the state be elected by the qualified voters, for the same term and in the same manner as the mayor is elected; saving from repeal the Article which provides that the mayor is the ex-officio recorder of the corporation court in certain cities; saving from repeal all provisions of law which authorize the governing bodies of cities to prescribe qualifications for the office of recorder, city judge or judge of the corporation court; repealing certain laws to the extent that they provide for the appointment of the presiding judge of the corporation court.
HB 546 58-0 (1963)
Author: Cain, Pat
Relating to creating Municipal Courts with original and appellate jurisdiction in certain cases in cities having a population of fifty thousand (50,000) or more.
SB 282 58-0 (1963)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to creating Municipal Courts with original and appellate jurisdiction in certain cases in cities having a population of fifty thousand (50,000) or more.
HB 247 57-0 (1961)
Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W. | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act empowering all incorporated cities having a population in excess of three hundred eighty thousand (380,000) and being in a county of over eight hundred thousand (800,000) population to provide for the establishment of corporation courts.
HB 406 57-0 (1961)
Author: Sandahl, Jr., Charles L.
Relating to creating Municipal Courts with original and appellate jurisdiction in certain cases in certain cities; prescribing the jurisdiction, organization, procedure, and powers of such courts.
SB 113 57-0 (1961)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to creating Municipal Courts with original and appellate jurisdiction in certain cases in cities having a population of fifty thousand (50,000) or more.
HB 135 57-1 (1961)
Author: Shannon, Jr., Thomas Clifton "Tommy"
Relating to granting permission to the City of Fort Worth, Texas to establish two (2) or more Corporation Courts, not to exceed four (4) in number; providing such Courts shall have the usual jurisdiction now given to Corporation Courts; enabling the City to prescribe the qualifications of the Recorder of said Courts; providing for transfer of cases; providing for a Corporation Court Clerk.
HB 457 56-0 (1959)
Author: James, Tom
Relating to enabling county seat cities having a population of over fifty thousand (50,000), according tot he last preceding United States census, to establish one (1) Municipal Court.
HB 617 55-0 (1957)
Author: Strickland, Robert L. "Bob"
Relating to enabling cities having a population over seventy thousand inhabitants, according to the last preceding United States census, to establish a Municipal Court.
HB 901 55-0 (1957)
Author: Mann, Frank E. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts by empowering all incorporated cities having a population in excess of three hundred and eighty thousand, according to the last preceding or any future United States Census, to provide for the establishment of up to eight Corporation Courts.
HB 119 54-0 (1955)
Author: White, Richard Crawford
Relating to enabling cities having a population over one hundred and thirty thousand (130,000) and not over two hundred and eighty-five thousand (285,000), according to the last preceding United States census, to establish one (1) or more Corporation Courts, not exceeding four (4); providing for the qualifications and selection of the judges thereof; providing for the appointment of a clerk and deputy clerks; providing for the jurisdiction and the holding of sessions of such courts, the filing of complaints therein, and the procedure before such courts and appeals therefrom; repealing conflicting laws.
HB 53 53-0 (1953)
Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip"
Relating to amending certain Statues so as to provide for the appointment of Judges of the Corporation Courts in cities, towns and villages not incorporated under special charter nor incorporated under or adopting or amending their charters, commonly known and referred to as the "Home Rule Amendment."
HB 515 53-0 (1953)
Author: Garrett, Warren R. "Gabe"
Relating to giving original concurrent jurisdiction of the offense of driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated, to City Courts in cities having a population of over 50,000 according to the last United States Census, providing that appeals in convictions of such offense in said courts shall lie to the Court of Criminal Appeals, and not to the County Courts.
HB 211 51-0 (1949)
Author: Murray, Menton J.
Relating to providing for the selection of Judges of the Corporation Courts in cities heretofore or hereafter incorporated, in the manner specified in the Charters of such cities; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith.
HB 457 51-0 (1949)
Author: Moore, Sr., Carlton | et. al.
Relating to empowering all incorporated cities having a certain population population, to provide for the establishment of up to five (5) corporation Courts; repealing all laws in conflict; providing a savings clause.
SB 158 51-0 (1949)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Relating to amending a previous Act, provide for the selection of Judges of the Corporation Courts in cities heretofore or hereafter Incorporated under or adopting or amending their charters under Article II, Section 5, of the Constitution of the State of Texas, in the manner specified in the Charters of such cities; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith.
HB 476 50-0 (1947)
Author: Cannon, Oscar E.
Relating to granting to certain corporation courts additional jurisdiction in certain traffic violation cases; providing that if any section, subdivision, or clause of the Act be held invalid the decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Act.
HB 707 50-0 (1947)
Author: Williams, Eugene C.
Relating to amending a previous Act, enabling cities of over two hundred and fifty thousand (250,000) population to establish two (2) Corporation Courts; repealing all laws in conflict; providing a saving clause.
HB 778 50-0 (1947)
Author: Smith, Preston Earnest
Relating to enabling Home Rule cities of a certain population to establish two corporation Courts; repealing all laws in conflict; providing a saving clause.
HB 554 46-0 (1939)
Author: Heflin, James McDonald
Relating to enabling cities of over two hundred and eighty-five thousand (285,000) population, to establish two (2) Corporation Courts.
HB 975 46-0 (1939)
Author: McFarland, Charles Milford | et. al.
Relating to providing that corporation courts in certain cities, which cities are located in a county or counties which do not have county court at law, shall have final jurisdiction in all cases tried in such courts where the defendants have entered a plea of guilty in such courts.
HB 63 38-0 (1923)
Author: Merriman, James Otho | et. al.
Relating to establishing and creating a court to be known as the "Corporation Court in Port Arthur, Texas" and prescribing its organization, jurisdiction and procedure, and to conforming the jurisdiction and procedure of other courts thereto, repealing all laws in conflict herewith.
SB 184 38-0 (1923)
Author: Ridgeway, Thomas Henry
Relating to prescribing and defining the jurisdiction of corporation courts in cities, towns and villages having a population of a certain number of inhabitants.
HB 149 37-1 (1921)
Author: Crumpton, Sid
Relating to the selection of special judges of corporation courts.
HB 609 36-0 (1919)
Author: Stout, Lee E.
Relating to establishing and creating a court to be known as "Corporation Court in Port Arthur, Texas," and prescribing its organization, jurisdiction and procedure, and conforming the jurisdiction and procedure of other courts thereto.
SB 353 36-0 (1919)
Author: Cousins, Sr., William Roy
Relating to establishing and creating a Court to be known as "Corporation Court in Port Arthur, Texas," and prescribing its organization, jurisdiction and procedure, and conforming the jurisdiction and procedure of other courts thereto.
Senate: Judicial Districts
HB 103 36-2 (1919)
Author: Gaddy, J. Homer
Relating to creating and establishing a court for the trial of criminal causes and offenses of a criminal nature arising within the city of Port Arthur, Texas, and to prescribe its organization, jurisdiction and procedure, to conform the jurisdiction and procedure of other courts thereto.
SB 167 36-2 (1919)
Author: Cousins, Sr., William Roy
Relating to establishing a court for the trial of criminal causes and offenses within the city of Port Arthur; prescribing its organization, jurisdiction and procedure.
HB 90 35-0 (1917)
Author: Holland, Robert H.
Relating to regulating the practice in corporation courts and providing for appeal of cases tried therein and providing that no court costs shall be assessed in any case in courts in large cities against defendants.
HB 91 35-4 (1918)
Author: Laney, Charles O. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain articles relating to appeals from the Corporation Courts.
HB 183 35-4 (1918)
Author: Denton, James T.
Relating to establishing and creating the Municipal Court of Port Arthur; prescribing its organization, jurisdiction and procedure.
SB 32 35-4 (1918)
Author: McNealus, James Clayton
Relating to amending certain laws by providing for appeals from corporation courts to the Court of Criminal appeals in certain cities.
HB 327 34-0 (1915)
Author: Gates, Sam
Relating to amending a certain Statute and Code of Criminal Procedure providing to deprive corporations courts in certain cities to try offenses against the state law of which justices of the peace have jurisdiction.
HB 570 34-0 (1915)
Author: Holland, Robert H.
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to the service of process out of corporation courts.
SB 227 34-0 (1915)
Author: Bailey, John Heywood
Relating to amending a certain Statute and the Code of Criminal Procedure depriving corporations courts in certain cities to try offenses against the state law of which justices of the peace have jurisdiction.
HB 623 33-0 (1913)
Author: McKamy, Jr., William Cooper
Relating to establishing and creating in each city over a certain population, a court to be known as the Municipal Court, prescribing the jurisdiction and organization thereof.
HJR 29 33-0 (1913)
SB 55 26-0 (1899)
Relating to establishing and creating in each of the cities, towns and villages of this State a State court to be known as the corporation court in such city, town or village, and prescribing the jurisdiction and organization thereof, and to abolish municipal courts.
SB 30 24-0 (1895)
Relating to establishing a court at Texarkana, in Bowie county, to be styled "Texarkana Civil and Criminal Court."
