HB 2897
AN ACT relating to a state of the judiciary message delivered by the
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
Requires the chief justice of the Supreme Court and the presiding judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals to deliver a state of the judiciary message at the beginning of each legislative session. This message will evaluate court accessibility for Texas citizens and discuss future directions and needs of the state's court system. The goal is to improve understanding between the legislative and judicial branches and enhance the administration of justice in Texas.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to a state of the judiciary message delivered by the presiding judge of the court of criminal appeals. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 21.004, Government Code, is amended to Sec. 21.004. STATE OF JUDICIARY MESSAGE. (a) At a convenient time at the commencement of each regular session of the legislature, the chief justice of the supreme court and the presiding judge of the court of criminal appeals shall each deliver a written or oral state of the judiciary message evaluating the accessibility of the courts to the citizens of the state and the future directions and needs of the courts of the state. (b) It is the intent of the legislature that a [the] state of the judiciary message promote better understanding between the legislative and judicial branches of government and promote more efficient administration of justice in Texas. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to a state of the judiciary message delivered by the
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