Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 989: 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.

Passed one chamber Last action April 22, 2025: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

Plain-language summary

SB 989 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Paul Bettencourt (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2025): Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Paul Bettencourt (Republican).