2009 Legislative Update

81st Regular Legislature

Bill Summaries (by Category)

Bill Summaries (in Numerical Order)

Full Bill Text (in Numerical Order)

Accompanying UPDATED Charts

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Substantive Criminal Law 

Robin D. Smith, Presiding Judge, City of Midland

Court Costs and Administrative Issues 

Cathy Riedel, Program Director, TMCEC

Magistrate Duties and Domestic Violence Legislation 

Lester Rorick, Presiding Judge, City of Pasadena

Juveniles and Minors 

Mark Goodner, Program Attorney & Deputy Counsel, TMCEC

Download a sample Order of Nondisclosure per SB 1056. Read instructions from DPS on submitting these Orders here.  

Traffic Safety and Transportation Code Amendments 

Katie Tefft, Program Attorney, TMCEC

 Read a press release from DPS on HB 339. The law now restricts all drivers under the age of 18 (who are issued a driver license after September 1, 2009) from using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle, except in an emergency.

Ordinance and Local Government Issues 

Ross Fischer, City Attorney, City of Seguin

Procedural Law 

Ryan Kellus Turner, General Counsel & Director of Education, TMCEC