Senate Committee on Jurisprudence
NOTE: This is archived committee information from the 79th Legislative Session.
Committee Information
CHAIR
- Jeff Wentworth
VICE-CHAIR
- Mario Gallegos, Jr
MEMBERS
- John Carona
- Robert Duncan
- Chris Harris
- Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa
- Royce West
CLERK:
Stephanie Hoover
TEL:
(512) 463-0395
LOCATION:
Sam Houston Building, 350
Video/Audio
— Archives- May 20, 2005
- May 19, 2005 — audio only
- May 18, 2005
- May 12, 2005
- May 4, 2005
- April 27, 2005
- April 21, 2005
- April 20, 2005
- April 13, 2005
- April 7, 2005 — audio only
- April 6, 2005
- March 30, 2005
- March 23, 2005
- March 16, 2005
- March 9, 2005
- March 2, 2005
- February 23, 2005
- February 16, 2005
- February 2, 2005
Interim Charges
- Examine and make recommendations relating to the jurisdiction of statutory county courts, including the development of standardized language for Chapter 25, Government Code, to confer specific types of jurisdiction on statutory county courts and to ensure the statutes are clear and concise.
- Examine and make recommendations to improve court oversight of fiduciaries appointed to make financial and personal decisions for wards as well as those appointed to administer an estate or trust.
- Study and make recommendations relating to the use and cost benefits of electronic recording as an alternative method of preserving records of official court proceedings.
- Monitor the implementation of SB 1863, 79th Legislature, Regular Session, specifically the Collection Improvement Program, which seeks to improve the collection of criminal court fees, fines and costs. Make recommendations to increase the effectiveness of the Collection Improvement Program and determine if any statutory changes are necessary.
- Study and make recommendations relating to the possible uses and need for statutory directives regarding the use of collaborative law procedures.
- Review statutes, regulations, guidelines, and formulas relating to child support and make recommendations, if necessary, to ensure adequate support, including educational expenses, for children.
