Bill > HB1036

This bill modifies existing Texas law regarding compensation for certain court administrative staff, specifically court coordinators and court administrators. The key changes remove the requirement for commissioners court to approve the compensation of court coordinators and court administrators, instead allowing the judges who oversee these positions to determine their compensation directly. The bill maintains that county commissioners courts must still provide funding through their budget process to pay these salaries, and allows for supplementation through public or private grants. By amending sections of the Government Code and Local Government Code, the bill shifts more discretion to judges in setting compensation for court administrative staff, while still ensuring that county commissioners courts provide the necessary funding. These changes aim to streamline the compensation process for court administrative personnel and give judges more direct control over staffing decisions. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB1036