Supplement: TX SB2275 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Analysis (Enrolled)
Bill Title: Relating to the authority of the Supreme Court of Texas to adopt certain rules.
Status: 2023-06-17 - Vetoed by the Governor [SB2275 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SB2275-Analysis_Enrolled_.html
BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center |
S.B. 2275 |
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By: Hughes |
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State Affairs |
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5/31/2023 |
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Enrolled |
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
S.B. 2275 repeals the Supreme Court's authority to repeal a statute that conflicts with a rule. Statutes should take precedent over rules where in conflict, not vice versa.
S.B. 2275 amends current law relating to the authority of the Supreme Court of Texas to adopt certain rules.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Repealer: Section 22.004(c) (relating to providing that a rule adopted by the Supreme Court of Texas (supreme court), so that the supreme court has the full rulemaking power in civil actions, repeals all conflicting laws and parts of laws governing practice and procedure in civil actions, but substantive law is not repealed), Government Code.
SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2023.