HB 2273
AN ACT relating to the delegation of certain authority of a county judge in
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
Expands the ability of county judges in specific counties with populations over 1.5 million or between 350,000-370,000 located adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico and a county with over 3.3 million residents to delegate certain official duties. The legislation allows county judges more flexibility in assigning responsibilities, potentially streamlining administrative processes in these targeted counties. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the delegation of certain authority of a county judge in BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. The heading to Section 81.028, Local Government Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 81.028. DELEGATION OF DUTIES OF [A] COUNTY JUDGE IN CERTAIN COUNTIES [WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 1.5 MILLION]. SECTION 2. Section 81.028(a), Local Government Code, is (a) This section applies only [exclusively] to a county (1) with a population of more than 1.5 million; or (2) with a population of at least 350,000 and not more than 370,000 that is adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico and adjacent to a county with a population of at least 3.3 million. SECTION 3. The heading to Section 81.029, Local Government Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 81.029. DELEGATION OF DUTIES OF [A] COUNTY JUDGE TO COUNTY COMMISSIONER IN CERTAIN COUNTIES. SECTION 4. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
Legislators who authored or co-sponsored this bill.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the delegation of certain authority of a county judge in
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