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TX Govt Code § 71.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 71 - Texas Judicial Council|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 71.013. Terms of Ex Officio Members; Delegation of Functions

Sec. 71.013.  TERMS OF EX OFFICIO MEMBERS;  DELEGATION OF FUNCTIONS.  (a)  The chief justice of the supreme court and the presiding judge of the court of criminal appeals are members of the council as long as they hold those offices.(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (a), all members of the judiciary appointed to the council serve staggered terms of four years with the term of one member from each judicial group expiring on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.(c)  A legislative member whose membership in the legislature ceases continues as a member of the council at the pleasure of the appointing authority.(d)  A vacancy in a judicial membership must be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.(e)  A judicial or legislative member of the council serves until his successor is chosen and has qualified.(f)  The chief justice of the supreme court and the presiding judge of the court of criminal appeals may each designate a member of his court to act in his stead under this chapter.  The designated person serves at the will of the official who chose him for service.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 8.44(14), eff. Aug. 28, 1989;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1408, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 71.014 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 71 - Texas Judicial Council|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 71.014. Citizen Members

Sec. 71.014.  CITIZEN MEMBERS.  (a)  The governor shall appoint the six citizen members on the council.(b)  A citizen member must be a resident citizen of the state.  Three of the six citizen members must be members of the State Bar of Texas and two must be persons who are not licensed to practice law.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1408, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 71.015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 71 - Texas Judicial Council|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 71.015. Terms of Citizen Members

Sec. 71.015.  TERMS OF CITIZEN MEMBERS.  (a)  Citizen members serve for staggered terms of six years with two members' terms expiring on June 30 of each odd-numbered year.(b)  A vacancy in citizen membership is filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the governor.(c)  A citizen member serves on the council until his successor is appointed and has qualified.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1408, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 71.016 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 71 - Texas Judicial Council|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 71.016. Meetings

Sec. 71.016.  MEETINGS.  (a)  The council shall meet at least once in each calendar year and may meet at other times as ordered by the council or under its authority.(b)  The council may meet at a place and time designated by it or under its authority.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 71.017 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 71 - Texas Judicial Council|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 71.017. Quorum

Sec. 71.017.  QUORUM.  Eleven members of the council constitute a quorum.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1408, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 71.018 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 71 - Texas Judicial Council|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 71.018. Officers; Committees

Sec. 71.018.  OFFICERS;  COMMITTEES.  (a)  The chief justice of the supreme court shall serve as chair and the presiding judge of the court of criminal appeals shall serve as vice chair of the council.  Other officers of the council shall be elected by the council.(b)  The council may prescribe the duties of an officer of the council.(c)  The council may appoint committees from its membership.  It may prescribe the duties of and delegate powers under this chapter to a committee except as otherwise limited by this chapter.(d)  The chair may appoint committees for two-year terms that he considers necessary for the organization of the council.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1408, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 71.019 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 71 - Texas Judicial Council|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 71.019. Rules

Sec. 71.019.  RULES.  The council may adopt rules expedient for the administration of its functions.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 71.020 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 71 - Texas Judicial Council|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 71.020. Expenses

Sec. 71.020.  EXPENSES.  (a)  A member of the council may not receive compensation for service on the council.(b)  A member is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing the duties of the council and approved for payment as provided by this section.(c)  The council, its officers, and its committees are entitled to reimbursement for the actual and necessary clerical expenses incurred in performing functions under this chapter and approved for payment as provided by this section.(d)  Before any expenses incurred by the council, its members or officers, or its committees may be paid, the chair of the council or the vice chair, if authorized by the chair in writing to do so, must approve a verified and itemized account of the expenses.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1408, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 71.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 71 - Texas Judicial Council|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 71.031. Continuous Study

Sec. 71.031.  CONTINUOUS STUDY.  The council continuously shall study the organization, rules, procedures and practice, work accomplished, results, and uniformity of the discretionary powers of the state courts and methods for their improvement.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 71.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 71 - Texas Judicial Council|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 71.032. Receipt of Advice on Remedies

Sec. 71.032.  RECEIPT OF ADVICE ON REMEDIES.  The council shall receive and consider advice from judges, public officials, members of the bar, and citizens concerning remedies for faults in the administration of justice.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 71.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 71 - Texas Judicial Council|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 71.033. Methods for Improvement

Sec. 71.033.  METHODS FOR IMPROVEMENT.  The council shall design methods for simplifying judicial procedure, expediting the transaction of judicial business, and correcting faults in or improving the administration of justice.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 71.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 71 - Texas Judicial Council|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 71.034. Reports; Investigations

Sec. 71.034.  REPORTS;  INVESTIGATIONS.  (a)  The council shall file a complete detailed report with the governor and the supreme court before December 2 of each year on council activities, information from the council's study, and council recommendations.(b)  The council may file a supplemental report on council activities, findings, or recommendations at a time it considers advisable.(c)  The council shall investigate and report on a matter concerning the administration of justice that the supreme court or the legislature refers to the council.(d)  The yearly or supplemental reports of the council are public information and may be given to the press when filed.(e)  In addition to the information described by Subsection (a), the council shall include in the report a summary of information provided to the council during the preceding year under Articles 2.211 and 2.212, Code of Criminal Procedure.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 85, Sec. 4.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 292 (S.B. 291), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 71.0351 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 71 - Texas Judicial Council|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 71.0351. Bail and Pretrial Release Information

Sec. 71.0351.  BAIL AND PRETRIAL RELEASE INFORMATION.  (a)  As a component of the official monthly report submitted to the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System under Section 71.035, the clerk of each court setting bail in criminal cases shall report:(1)  the number of defendants for whom bail was set after arrest, including:(A)  the number for each category of offense;(B)  the number of personal bonds; and(C)  the number of surety or cash bonds;(2)  the number of defendants released on bail who subsequently failed to appear;(3)  the number of defendants released on bail who subsequently violated a condition of release; and(4)  the number of defendants who committed an offense while released on bail or community supervision.(b)  The office shall post the information in a publicly accessible place on the agency's Internet website without disclosing any personal information of any defendant, judge, or magistrate.(c)  Not later than December 1 of each year, the office shall submit a report containing the data collected under this section during the preceding state fiscal year to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house of representatives, and presiding officers of the standing committees of each house of the legislature with primary jurisdiction over the judiciary. |Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 11 (S.B. 6), Sec. 16, eff. January 1, 2022.|
TX Govt Code § 71.0352 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 71 - Texas Judicial Council|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 71.0352. Juvenile Data: Justice, Municipal, and Truancy Courts

Sec. 71.0352.  JUVENILE DATA:  JUSTICE, MUNICIPAL, AND TRUANCY COURTS.  As a component of the official monthly report submitted to the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System:(1)  a justice court, municipal court, or truancy court shall report the number of cases filed for:(A)  truant conduct under Section 65.003(a), Family Code;(B)  the offense of parent contributing to nonattendance under Section 25.093, Education Code; and(C)  a violation of a local daytime curfew ordinance adopted under Section 341.905 or 351.903, Local Government Code; and(2)  in cases in which a child fails to obey an order of a justice court, municipal court, or truancy court under circumstances that would constitute contempt of court, the justice court, municipal court, or truancy court shall report the number of incidents in which the child is:(A)  referred to the appropriate juvenile court for delinquent conduct as provided by Article 45.050(c)(1), Code of Criminal Procedure, or Section 65.251, Family Code; or(B)  held in contempt, fined, or denied driving privileges as provided by Article 45.050(c)(2), Code of Criminal Procedure, or Section 65.251, Family Code.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 283, Sec. 43, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 935 (H.B. 2398), Sec. 36, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 71.0353 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 71 - Texas Judicial Council|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 71.0353. Trafficking of Persons Information

Sec. 71.0353.  TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS INFORMATION.  (a)  As a component of the official monthly report submitted to the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System, a district court or county court at law shall report the number of cases filed for the following offenses:(1)  trafficking of persons under Section 20A.02, Penal Code;(2)  prostitution under Section 43.02, Penal Code;(3)  solicitation of prostitution under Section 43.021, Penal Code; and(4)  compelling prostitution under Section 43.05, Penal Code.(b)  A district or county court at law shall provide a copy of the report required under Subsection (a) to the attorney general.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 515 (H.B. 2014), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 807 (H.B. 1540), Sec. 40, eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (S.B. 800), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 71.036 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 71 - Texas Judicial Council|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 71.036. Public Hearings

Sec. 71.036.  PUBLIC HEARINGS.  (a)  The council may appoint a committee of at least three members to hold a public hearing.(b)  The committee may:(1)  order the production of books or other documents;(2)  require a report from a state court, including a court that is not a court of record;(3)  administer oaths;  or(4)  take testimony.(c)  An officer of the council, either prior to or while sitting at a hearing, or a member of the council sitting at a hearing may issue a subpoena or similar order to a prospective witness under his official signature.(d)  The subpoena or similar order may be served by registered or certified mail or by an adult person.(e)  If a witness fails to comply with a subpoena or similar order issued as provided by this section, the council or its committee holding the hearing may request in writing that a district judge of the county of residence of the witness enforce its subpoena or similar order.  When requested to enforce a subpoena or order as provided by this section, the district judge shall order compliance with the council's order by the same means that the judge may compel the appearance and testimony of witnesses in a trial in his own court.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 71.037 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 71 - Texas Judicial Council|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 71.037. Specialty Court Best Practices

Sec. 71.037.  SPECIALTY COURT BEST PRACTICES.  The council shall review and as appropriate approve recommendations made by the Specialty Courts Advisory Council under Section 772.0061(b)(2).|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 747 (S.B. 462), Sec. 2.06, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 71.038 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 71 - Texas Judicial Council|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 71.038. Regional Information

Sec. 71.038.  REGIONAL INFORMATION.  The council shall collect judicial statistics and other pertinent information from the presiding judges of each administrative judicial region in this state regarding the amount and character of any business transacted by the presiding judges.  As a duty of office, the presiding judges shall report monthly any information required by the council under this section.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 954 (S.B. 1893), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 71.039 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 71 - Texas Judicial Council|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 71.039. Procedures for Issuance of Marriage License Through Remote Technology

Sec. 71.039.  PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE OF MARRIAGE LICENSE THROUGH REMOTE TECHNOLOGY.  The council, in consultation with the Department of State Health Services, by rule shall develop and implement a voluntary certification process under which a county clerk may be certified to issue a marriage license to applicants through the use of remote technology in accordance with procedures adopted by the council.  The procedures adopted by the council must ensure sufficient verification of each applicant's age and identity to prevent fraud. |Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 857 (S.B. 907), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 72.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 72 - Office of Court Administration|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 72.001. Definitions

Sec. 72.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Court" means any tribunal forming a part of the judiciary.(2)  "Director" means the administrative director of the courts appointed as provided by this chapter.(3)  "Office" means the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.(4)  "Trial court" means any tribunal forming a part of the judiciary, except the supreme court, the court of criminal appeals, and the courts of appeals, but does not include the commissioners court of a county.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.83(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 72.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 72 - Office of Court Administration|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 72.002. Effect on Judicial Discretion

Sec. 72.002.  EFFECT ON JUDICIAL DISCRETION.  This chapter or a rule adopted by the supreme court under Section 74.024 does not authorize an infringement of the judicial discretion of a judge in the trying of a case properly before his court.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.84(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 646, Sec. 5, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.|
TX Govt Code § 72.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 72 - Office of Court Administration|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 72.011. Office of Court Administration

Sec. 72.011.  OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION.  (a)  The office of court administration is an agency of the state and operates under the direction and supervision of the supreme court and the chief justice of the supreme court.(b)  The office shall exercise the powers and perform the duties or functions imposed on the office by this chapter or the supreme court.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.85(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 72.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 72 - Office of Court Administration|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 72.012. Director

Sec. 72.012.  DIRECTOR.  (a)  The director shall:(1)  implement this chapter and direct the operations of the office of court administration;  and(2)  as an additional duty of his office, serve as the executive director of the Texas Judicial Council.(b)  The director shall devote full time to his official duties.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.86(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 72.014 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 72 - Office of Court Administration|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 72.014. Certification Division

Sec. 72.014.  CERTIFICATION DIVISION.  The office shall establish a certification division to oversee the regulatory programs assigned to the office by law or by the supreme court.  Fees collected under Section 51.008 may be appropriated to the office to support the certification division.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 39.01, eff. September 28, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 72.015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 72 - Office of Court Administration|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 72.015. Judicial Security Division

Sec. 72.015.  JUDICIAL SECURITY DIVISION.  (a)  The office shall establish a judicial security division to provide guidance to state court personnel on improving security for each court.(b)  The office shall appoint a director of security and emergency preparedness to oversee the judicial security division.(c)  The judicial security division shall:(1)  serve as a central resource for information on local and national best practices for court security and the safety of court personnel;(2)  provide an expert opinion on the technical aspects of court security; and(3)  keep abreast of and provide training on recent court security improvements.(d)  The director of security and emergency preparedness shall annually submit to the legislature:(1)  a report on court security activities throughout the state supported by the judicial security division, including:(A)  the technical aspects of providing court security;(B)  court security training provided or required by the judicial security division;(C)  sufficiency of judicial security division resources to evaluate and monitor court security; and(D)  the adequacy of funding to maintain court security; and(2)  recommendations for:(A)  monitoring the use of state resources in providing court security;(B)  improving court security; and(C)  increasing the amount of state funds and other resources made available for court security.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 190 (S.B. 42), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2017.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 518 (S.B. 489), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 72.016 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle F - Court Administration|Chapter 72 - Office of Court Administration|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 72.016. Notification Procedure for Judicial Privacy

Sec. 72.016.  NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE FOR JUDICIAL PRIVACY.  The director shall develop a procedure to regularly notify county registrars, the Department of Public Safety, the Texas Ethics Commission, and any other state agency the office determines should be notified of the judges, judges' spouses, and related family members whose personal information must be kept from public records, as provided under Sections 552.117 and 572.035 of this code, Sections 13.0021 and 15.0215, Election Code, and Section 521.121, Transportation Code.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 190 (S.B. 42), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2017.|