Sec. 21.004. STATE OF JUDICIARY MESSAGE. (a) At a convenient time at the commencement of each regular session of the legislature, the chief justice of the supreme court shall deliver a written or oral state of the judiciary message evaluating the accessibility of the courts to the citizens of the state and the future directions and needs of the courts of the state.
(b) It is the intent of the legislature that the state of the judiciary message promote better understanding between the legislative and judicial branches of government and promote more efficient administration of justice in Texas.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 129, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 21 - General Provisions
Section 21.001. Inherent Power and Duty of Courts
Section 21.002. Contempt of Court
Section 21.004. State of Judiciary Message
Section 21.005. Disqualification
Section 21.008. District Court Support Account
Section 21.010. Financial Interest in Private Correctional and Rehabilitation Facilities Prohibited
Section 21.011. Electronic or Digital Signature
Section 21.012. Presence of Qualified Facility Dog or Qualified Therapy Dog in Court Proceeding