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TX SB248
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Peter Flores
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AI Summary
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Allows judges in Texas-Mexico border region counties to refer criminal trespass cases (under Penal Code Section 30.05) involving individuals not lawfully present in the United States to associate judges serving counties in that region
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Permits commissioners courts in border region counties to request reimbursement from the Texas Judicial Council for all or part of associate judge salaries when those judges handle referred border-related criminal trespass cases
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Enables commissioners courts in border region counties to request reimbursement from the Texas Judicial Council for interpreter salaries for services rendered in these referred cases
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Reimbursements would be paid from funds appropriated to the Texas Judicial Council specifically for border security purposes
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the referral of certain criminal proceedings in the Texas-Mexico border region to an associate judge and reimbursement requests for all or part of an associate judge's or interpreter's salary.
Courts
Last Action
Referred to Finance
2/3/2025