Texas House Bill HB1925

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

• Out of House Committee: 4/30/09
• Voted on by House: 5/5/09
• Out of Senate Committee: 5/14/09
• Voted on by Senate: 5/26/09
• Governor Action: 6/19/09
• Enrolled: 5/29/09
• Passed: 6/19/09

Caption

Relating to the compensation of certain court administrators.

Impact

Should this bill pass, it would standardize the compensation structure for court administrators across the state. This change aims to clarify the authority of commissioners courts in setting salaries, ensuring that they are aligned with judicial compensation. By placing this authority explicitly in statute, the bill would potentially prevent disputes regarding salary determinations and provide more consistent funding for court administration roles.

Summary

House Bill 1925 seeks to amend the Government Code concerning the compensation for certain court administrators. Specifically, the bill proposes changes to Section 75.401(d), allowing for the compensation of court administrators to be determined by the commissioners court. This compensation is not to exceed 70 percent of the salary paid by the county to its judges, thus establishing a clear framework for how court administrators will be compensated relative to judicial salaries.

Contention

While the text of HB1925 does not appear to outline significant points of contention, adjustments to compensation structures can often lead to debates regarding budget allocations and prioritization within local government. Opponents could argue that tying administrative salaries too closely to judicial salaries might create disparities or unintended consequences in fiscal management at the county level. Additionally, there may be concerns about the implications of such standardizations across varying county sizes and budgets.