Texas House Bill HB2090

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

• Out of House Committee: 4/30/09
• Voted on by House: 5/5/09

Caption

Relating to the execution docket of certain court clerks.

Impact

The introduction of electronic record-keeping for execution dockets aims to streamline administrative processes within the court system. By enabling court clerks to maintain dockets electronically, the bill could enhance access to legal information for both clerks and the public. It is expected that this modernization will improve efficiency in managing court records and potentially reduce clerical errors that often arise from manual entries.

Summary

House Bill 2090 pertains to the execution docket utilized by certain court clerks in Texas. The bill proposes amending the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, specifically by adding Section 30.018. This new section allows court clerks who are responsible for maintaining execution dockets to operate these records in an electronic format. The electronic system must allow for information retrieval that mirrors the traditional manual indexing and cross-indexing methods currently mandated by law.

Contention

One notable aspect of HB 2090 is the stipulation that the Texas Supreme Court is restricted from amending or adopting any rules that conflict with the electronic formatting provisions established in this bill. This provision might raise concerns regarding the balance of power between the legislative and judicial branches in terms of setting procedural rules. Some may argue that this restriction could hinder the Supreme Court's ability to adapt legal procedures in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.