Bill

SB 1016

85(R) - 2017
Senate State Affairs
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate State Affairs
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Courts

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Brandon Creighton

Sponsor(s)

Cecil Bell Jr.

Bill Caption

Relating to the appointment and duties of court investigators for certain courts in guardianship proceedings.

Fiscal Notes

From the LBB: No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

This bill would allow a judge of a probate court other than a statutory probate court to appoint a court investigator if the appointment is authorized by the commissioners court. The bill also adds the provision that a court investigator shall supervise a court visitor program if the court for which the investigator is appointed operates that type of program. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

This is a procedural change that does not appear to have a connection to our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.