TITLE: Relating to the education requirements for certain justices of the peace.

SUMMARY: Relating to the education requirements for certain justices of the peace.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the education requirements for certain justices of the peace. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 27.005, Government Code, is amended by adding Subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) If a justice of the peace is responsible for performing inquests under Subchapter A, Chapter 49, Code of Criminal Procedure, or Chapter 50, Code of Criminal Procedure: (1) the course required under Subsection (a)(1) must include at least four hours of training specifically related to the performance of the justice's duties under the applicable provision; and (2) the course required under Subsection (a)(2) must include at least two hours of training specifically related to the performance of the justice's duties under the applicable provision. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.