Texas House Bill HB2310

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

• Out of House Committee: 4/27/11
• Introduced: 3/4/11
• Voted on by House: 5/4/11
• Refer: 3/10/11
• Out of Senate Committee: 5/21/11
• Report Pass: 4/20/11
• Voted on by Senate: 5/25/11
• Engrossed: 5/4/11
• Governor Action: 6/17/11
• Refer: 5/5/11
• Enrolled: 5/27/11
• Passed: 6/17/11

Caption

Relating to appointment of bailiffs for the district courts in Comal, Hays, and Caldwell Counties.

Impact

The enactment of HB 2310 will have implications on how district court operations are managed in Comal, Hays, and Caldwell Counties. By allowing local judges the autonomy to appoint bailiffs based on their operational needs, the bill intends to improve court efficiency. Additionally, the requirement for funding approval from the commissioners court for more than two bailiffs emphasizes local control over budgetary decisions relating to court administration.

Summary

House Bill 2310 relates to the appointment of bailiffs for the district courts in Comal, Hays, and Caldwell Counties. This legislation amends various sections of the Government Code to provide local administrative judges in these counties the authority to appoint multiple bailiffs, ensuring efficient operation within the district courts. The bill stipulates that any additional appointments beyond two bailiffs require the approval of the respective county's commissioners court, thereby creating a framework for local governance in court staffing.

Contention

While the bill seems to streamline the appointing process within these courts, there may be contentions regarding budget constraints that counties might face in trying to comply with the new provisions. Potential critics could argue that the necessity for commissioners court approval could lead to delays in appointments, thereby affecting court operations. However, supporters of the bill may claim that the requirement for approval is a necessary check to ensure responsible fiscal management.