Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB2657

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
4/26/11  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to nonsubstantive additions to and corrections in enacted codes, to the nonsubstantive codification or disposition of various laws omitted from enacted codes, and to conforming codifications enacted by the 81st Legislature to other Acts of that legislature.

Impact

The introduction of HB2657 is aimed at enhancing the clarity and accessibility of state laws. By addressing omitted statutes and making necessary corrections, the bill seeks to eliminate confusion surrounding the Texas legal framework. This is likely to have positive implications for legal practitioners and citizens alike, allowing for a smoother understanding and application of Texas law without impacting substantive legal rights.

Summary

House Bill 2657 is designed to make nonsubstantive additions and corrections to various enacted codes in Texas. This bill focuses on codifying laws that were previously omitted from the codes, conforming them to recent legislative changes, and correcting references within existing statutes. The general purpose of the bill is to streamline the legal framework in Texas, ensuring that the codification accurately reflects all relevant laws enacted, particularly those enacted by the 81st Legislature.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HB2657 appears largely neutral, as it primarily deals with technical corrections rather than controversial substantive policy changes. Generally, such legislative clean-up bills are supported as they contribute to better governance and legal clarity. However, the lack of engagement from the public or significant discourse indicates that while important, it does not evoke passionate responses from stakeholders.

Contention

While the bill itself does not generate significant contention due to its nature, it does raise some concern among those who advocate for comprehensive reviews of legislative changes rather than piecemeal corrections. Critics may argue about the necessity of such technical revisions when more substantive legal or policy debates could better serve the needs of Texans. Nevertheless, it is expected that the bill will progress through the legislative process with minimal opposition due to its noncontroversial focus.

Companion Bills

TX SB1303

Identical Relating to nonsubstantive additions to and corrections in enacted codes, to the nonsubstantive codification or disposition of various laws omitted from enacted codes, and to conforming codifications enacted by the 81st Legislature to other Acts of that legislature.

Similar Bills

TX SB1303

Relating to nonsubstantive additions to and corrections in enacted codes, to the nonsubstantive codification or disposition of various laws omitted from enacted codes, and to conforming codifications enacted by the 81st Legislature to other Acts of that legislature.

TX SB1296

Relating to nonsubstantive additions to and corrections in enacted codes, to the nonsubstantive codification or disposition of various laws omitted from enacted codes, and to conforming codifications enacted by the 83rd Legislature to other Acts of that legislature.

TX HB4170

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TX HB3862

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TX SB1093

Relating to nonsubstantive additions to and corrections in enacted codes, to the nonsubstantive codification or disposition of various laws omitted from enacted codes, and to conforming codifications enacted by the 82nd Legislature to other Acts of that legislature.