Sec. 71.034. REPORTS; INVESTIGATIONS. (a) The council shall file a complete detailed report with the governor and the supreme court before December 2 of each year on council activities, information from the council's study, and council recommendations.
(b) The council may file a supplemental report on council activities, findings, or recommendations at a time it considers advisable.
(c) The council shall investigate and report on a matter concerning the administration of justice that the supreme court or the legislature refers to the council.
(d) The yearly or supplemental reports of the council are public information and may be given to the press when filed.
(e) In addition to the information described by Subsection (a), the council shall include in the report a summary of information provided to the council during the preceding year under Articles 2.211 and 2.212, Code of Criminal Procedure.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 85, Sec. 4.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 292 (S.B. 291), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Court Administration
Chapter 71 - Texas Judicial Council
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 71.031. Continuous Study
Section 71.032. Receipt of Advice on Remedies
Section 71.033. Methods for Improvement
Section 71.034. Reports; Investigations
Section 71.035. Statistics; Enforcement by Mandamus
Section 71.0351. Bail and Pretrial Release Information
Section 71.0352. Juvenile Data: Justice, Municipal, and Truancy Courts
Section 71.0353. Trafficking of Persons Information
Section 71.0355. Plan and Report on Court-Ordered Representation
Section 71.036. Public Hearings
Section 71.037. Specialty Court Best Practices
Section 71.038. Regional Information
Section 71.039. Procedures for Issuance of Marriage License Through Remote Technology