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J.B. Williams, J.D.


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A Bit of Background

The following backgrounds help summarize the author's views on both the general topic: Texas and more specifically 88th Legislature Laws as it relates to that topic.

Brief Summary of Texas

Texas is truly a Republic. There are a multitude of items that to modify the state constitution must be modified. So there are times when Constitutional amendments are on the voting ballots. While I sometimes abhor the wording, the concept that all of those legally able to vote in Texas must vote on the change is a good one. And bills in Texas are generally short, making it easier for everyone to understand.

Summary of 88th Legislature Laws

The blogs here will discuss the laws passed by Congress and signed into law, as well as those, passed by Congress and approved by the voters to become law. There are a multitude of laws and each time I post blogs I will notate here the current effective date if it is different from prior blogs. I am currently posting bills that took effect immediately - those bills total 336. I am currently posting regarding larger bills, so each blog covers a single bill.

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Blog Summary

HB 422 - A juvenile matter may be handled remotely without the consent of the parties.

HB 2070 - Requires proper procedures for continuation maintenance.



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2 bills affecting the Family Law Act

Published: 2024-03-26

HB 422

Remotely conducting detention hearings in juvenile cases

A detention hearing may be conducted remotely if:

  1. the parties can cross-examine the witnesses;
  2. consent of the parties is not required unless the US or Texas Constitution reqiures consent

A juvenile court may allow or require a party, attorney, witness, court reporter, or other individual to participate in a remote proceeding. The Judge of a juvenile court shall submit to the Office of the Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System a plan for conducting remove hearings. The plan must:

  1. include protocols for the handling of physical evidence; and
  2. require an unobstructed view of any party or witness that is testifying from a remote location

HB 2070

Continuation of spousal maintenance ordered under certain circumstances

The continuation of maintenance must be made properly under procedures.

 


J.B. Williams, J.D.

4,312 federal laws were passed from 1995 through December 2016.
Along with 88,819 federal rules and regulations.


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