HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:    Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence 

TIME & DATE:  8:00 AM, Wednesday, April 26, 2023 

PLACE:       E2.016 
CHAIR:       Rep. Jeff Leach 

The Chair may limit testimony time to ensure consideration of posted business.

HCR 107        Hunter                                                
Granting Aransas County permission to sue Regional Pool Alliance and waiving Regional Pool Alliance's governmental immunity with respect to claims by Aransas County for and in connection with covered losses sustained from Hurricane Harvey.

SB 48          Zaffirini                                             
Relating to standardized forms and materials for the issuance of protective orders, magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and temporary ex parte orders.

SB 896         Hughes | et al.                                        
Relating to the automatic stay of proceedings pending an interlocutory appeal of a denial of a motion to dismiss in an action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.

HB 5004        Capriglione                                           
Relating to online notarizations.

SB 944         Kolkhorst                                             
Relating to the commitment order for individuals with intellectual disabilities who are committed to state supported living centers.

SB 1173        Huffman                                               
Relating to the appointment of criminal law hearing officers and of a special presiding judge and associate judges for certain courts.

HB 3058        Johnson, Ann                                          
Relating to the operation of the physician-patient relationship with respect to certain medically necessary services.

HB 1464        Campos                                                
Relating to preliminary examination periods for mental health protective custody and the criteria for and duration of certain court-ordered mental health services.

HB 5110        Bhojani                                               
Relating to prohibited disqualifications for service as a juror.

HB 4897        Lalani                                                
Relating to the liability of online impersonation; providing a civil penalty.

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