Texas Senate Bill SB1811

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

• Out of Senate Committee: 4/14/09
• Voted on by Senate: 4/23/09
• Out of House Committee: 5/5/09
• Voted on by House: 5/6/09
• Governor Action: 5/19/09
• Enrolled: 5/7/09
• Passed: 5/19/09

Caption

Relating to the 39th Judicial District Juvenile Board.

Impact

By expanding the juvenile board's membership, SB1811 seeks to streamline processes involving juvenile cases across the counties involved. Each county will retain the right to appoint members to the board, thereby ensuring that local perspectives are considered in decisions that could impact juvenile offenders and their rehabilitation. The bill necessitates that the local officials work together more cohesively, which may lead to better resource sharing and potentially more effective juvenile justice outcomes.

Summary

SB1811 aims to modify the composition of the 39th Judicial District Juvenile Board by including additional counties such as Kent and Stonewall. The bill outlines that the juvenile board will be made up of county judges from Haskell, Kent, Stonewall, and Throckmorton Counties, as well as the district judge of the 39th Judicial District. This change is intended to enhance collaborative decision-making for juvenile justice in the district, which is crucial given the complexities of juvenile law and its implications on local communities.

Contention

While the bill is generally designed to benefit juvenile justice administration, its introduction could lead to discussions around local control and the influence of larger districts over smaller jurisdictions. Some stakeholders may argue about the fairness of having judges from multiple counties making decisions that directly affect individual county populations, potentially complicating local practices. Additionally, there can be differing opinions on the funding arrangements outlined for supporting juvenile probation personnel, as financial considerations are often contentious in discussions about juvenile justice reform.