Bill

HB 598

86(R) - 2019
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate State Affairs
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate State Affairs
Courts
Criminal Procedure

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Four Price

Co-Author(s)

Joe Moody

Sponsor(s)

Judith Zaffirini

Bill Caption

Relating to the use of funds appropriated for the continuing legal education of certain appointed masters, magistrates, referees, and associate judges.

Fiscal Notes

The Legislative Budget Board predicts no significant fiscal impact to the state. 

Bill Analysis

HB 598 would add part-time masters to the list of judicial positions that may receive continuing education paid for with funds from the Judicial and Court Personnel Training Fund.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on HB 598 as it neither advances nor hinders any of our liberty principles.