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SB989: Relating to criminal history record information for certain master, magistrate, referee, associate judge, or other court official applicants appointed or employed to serve in a state court.

: Paul Bettencourt (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Apr 22, 2025
Courts
Courts--Personnel
CRIMINAL RECORDS
Courts--General
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF
Bill ProgressPassed One Chamber
  1. Introduced (completed)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber (current step)
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to criminal history record information for certain master, magistrate, referee, associate judge, or other court official applicants appointed or employed to serve in a state court.

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