Bill > HB3474

This bill makes a number of changes to the operation and administration of the judicial branch of state government in Texas, including: - Providing for the expenses and reimbursement of appellate court judges and justices when engaged in official duties outside their county of residence. - Modifying the jurisdiction and terms of certain district courts in Texas. - Establishing a new 477th Judicial District in Denton County, new 486th, 487th, and 488th Judicial Districts in Harris County, a new 489th Judicial District in Kaufman County, a new 493rd Judicial District in Collin County, a new 494th Judicial District in Collin County, new 495th, 496th, and 497th Judicial Districts in Harris County, a new 498th Judicial District in Kendall County, a new 465th Judicial District in Bastrop County, and a new 472nd Judicial District in Brazos County. - Authorizing the Office of Court Administration to conduct a district court caseload analysis every two years. - Modifying provisions related to statutory county courts, statutory probate courts, and the compensation of certain prosecuting attorneys. - Establishing new criminal law magistrate courts in Denton County and Grayson County. - Making changes to grand jury qualifications and procedures. - Increasing certain jury service reimbursement rates. - Authorizing the joint appointment of official court reporters by judges of courts of record in certain counties. - Establishing civil penalties for the use of uncertified court reporters. - Allowing parties to use an appendix in lieu of a clerk's record for civil appeals. - Requiring courts to deliver orders through the electronic filing system. - Prohibiting personal service of process on members, officers, or employees of the state legislature during legislative proceedings. This bill makes numerous other changes to the judicial system and court procedures in Texas.

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