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TX SB2901

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judith Zaffirini

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the 341st District Court from the list of courts whose judges are required to appoint a bailiff under mandatory appointment provisions in the Government Code

  • Eliminates the existing provision that allowed the 341st District Court judge to set the bailiff's salary at a rate commensurate with bailiffs of similar courts, paid from the county general fund

  • Grandfathers current bailiffs employed by the 341st and 406th District Courts, allowing them to continue in their positions with current salaries including future CPI and longevity increases granted by Webb County Commissioners Court

  • Grandfathered bailiff positions will only terminate when current individuals are terminated or voluntarily leave their positions

  • Repeals Section 53.001(i) of the Government Code and takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the appointment and salary of bailiffs appointed by certain district courts in Webb County.

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Last Action

Referred to Jurisprudence

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Jurisprudence4/7/2025

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