The Committee on Jurisprudence meeting focused on various bills related to judicial procedures and protections for employers. House Bills such as HB616, HB1819, and HB27 were discussed extensively, with recommendations to report them favorably to the full Senate. Public testimonies were also heard, notably supporting the repeal of juvenile curfews and clarifying procedural requirements for spousal maintenance. Overall, the meeting aimed to streamline legislative processes and improve judicial administration.
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 expanding access to the protective order registry and the inclusion of certain information regarding a person who is the subject of a protective order in that registry.