The Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee meeting focused on various bills related to judicial procedures and accountability. Multiple witnesses provided testimony, including attorneys and representatives from various organizations, supporting or opposing the proposed legislation. Key discussions included House Bill 1627 regarding implicit bias training for judges, and House Bill 3929 aimed at aligning Texas law with the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act. The committee aimed to address concerns efficiently and accommodate the numerous testimonies while progressing through the heavy agenda.
Relating to policies and procedures regarding children placed by the Department of Family and Protective Services in a residential treatment center or program.
Relating to implicit bias training for justices and judges of state courts, judicial officers, certain court personnel, and attorneys licensed to practice law in this state.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures regarding proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including the service of process and delivery of documents related to the proceedings, the administration of oaths, and the management of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, and the composition of certain juvenile boards; establishing a civil penalty; increasing certain court costs; authorizing fees.
Relating to redesignation of certain provisions describing court orders eligible for an interlocutory appeal and a stay of proceedings pending certain interlocutory appeals.
Relating to exemption of certain civil actions from being subject to a motion to dismiss on the basis of involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
Relating to the health care providers authorized to examine a person to determine whether the person is incapacitated for purposes of certain guardianship proceedings.
Relating to discrimination against or burdening certain constitutional rights of an applicant for or holder of a license to practice law in this state.