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HB3513

Regular Session

Relating to the composition, duties, and personnel of the Moore County Juvenile Board.

Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis

HB3513: Government Affairs Overview

HB3513 immediately restructures the Moore County Juvenile Board, altering its statutory composition and term limits effective May 24, 2025. This legislation invalidates the previous six-member citizen panel structure; any Board actions taken after this date without the newly mandated County Court at Law Judge or with an incorrect number of citizen members are legally voidable.

Rep. Caroline Fairly·House Bill·Regular Session

Low
Low Cost
Effective:2025-05-24
Enforcing Agencies

Moore County Commissioners Court • Moore County Juvenile Board

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HB3513
Relating to the composition, duties, and personnel of the Moore County Juvenile Board.
Low Urgency
Unanimous Passage
House Vote145 - 0
YEA
100% in favor145 voting
Senate Vote31 - 0
YEA
100% in favor31 voting
Cost Impact
Low
Effective
2025-05-24
Enforcing Agencies
Moore County Commissioners CourtMoore County Juvenile Board
Primary Author: Rep. Caroline Fairly
89th Texas Legislature
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Compliance Analysis

Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation

Implementation Timeline

  • Effective Date: May 24, 2025 (Immediate effect due to supermajority vote; disregard the September 1 date in the bill text).
  • Compliance Deadline: Immediate. The Moore County Commissioners Court must appoint the new slate of members before the Juvenile Board can validly convene or authorize expenditures.
  • Agency Rulemaking: No state-level rulemaking required. However, the Moore County Commissioners Court must execute a local resolution to define the specific number of citizen members (between 3 and 5) to satisfy the statutory range.

Immediate Action Plan

  • 1. Suspend Board Activity: Halt all non-emergency Board votes until the Commissioners Court formalizes the new appointments.
  • 2. Pass Resolution: Moore County Commissioners Court must meet immediately to set the number of citizen members (3, 4, or 5) and appoint them.
  • 3. Update Insurance: Contact the county’s risk pool or liability carrier to update the schedule of covered officials.
  • 4. Audit Terms: Reset all appointed member term expirations to December 31, 2026, in compliance tracking software.
  • 5. Ratify Actions: Schedule a ratification vote for the first meeting of the new Board to confirm any administrative actions taken since May 24.

Operational Changes Required

Contracts

  • Signature Authority Validation: Review all contracts, MOUs, and vendor agreements pending approval or signed after May 24, 2025. The Board Chair’s authority is contingent upon a validly constituted Board.
  • Ratification: Any agreements executed during the transition period (late May/early June) by the "old" Board composition must be ratified by the "new" Board to ensure enforceability.

Hiring/Training

  • Board Composition: The County Court at Law Judge is now a mandatory statutory member of the Board.
  • Citizen Appointments: The Commissioners Court must appoint not fewer than three and not more than five citizen members.
  • Term Management: Human Resources and Legal departments must update tracking systems. Staggered terms are abolished; all appointed terms now expire on December 31 of even-numbered years.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

  • Quorum Calculations: Update bylaws and meeting protocols. Quorum is no longer based on the previous fixed membership count.
  • Meeting Minutes: Minutes must explicitly record the presence of the County Court at Law Judge and the specific Commissioners Court resolution establishing the number of citizen members to prove the body was legally constituted during votes.

Fees & Costs

  • Insurance Adjustments: Notify carriers for Public Official Liability (POL) insurance immediately. The County Court at Law Judge must be added as a named insured in their capacity as a Juvenile Board member.
  • Fiscal Liability: The bill removes exclusions for Human Resources Code §§ 152.0007-152.0008. Risk management must determine if this triggers new bond requirements for fiscal officers handling juvenile funds.

Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations

  • Transition of Existing Members: The statute reduces citizen members from six to a maximum of five but does not specify which existing members are removed. If the Board attempts to meet with all six previous members, their vote is subject to challenge. The Commissioners Court must affirmatively identify which members are retained to meet the "3-to-5" cap.
  • Liability Scope: The implicit adoption of standard fiscal and personnel liability sections (by removing them from the exclusion list) creates uncertainty regarding personal liability for Board members. Until clarified by the County Attorney, assume stricter state liability standards now apply.

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Legislative Timeline

This bill's path through the Texas Legislature

Filed
Feb 28, 2025
Passed House
Apr 29, 2025
Passed Senate
May 9, 2025
Signed
May 24, 2025
Effective
May 24, 2025
TopicsMoore CountyCourtsCourts--judgesJuvenile Boards & Officers
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House Authors

Rep. Caroline FairlyRepublican · Primary Author

Senate Sponsor

Sen. Kevin SparksRepublican · Primary Sponsor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HB3513

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What does Texas HB3513 do?

HB3513 immediately restructures the Moore County Juvenile Board, altering its statutory composition and term limits effective May 24, 2025. This legislation invalidates the previous six-member citizen panel structure; any Board actions taken after this date without the newly mandated County Court at Law Judge or with an incorrect number of citizen members are legally voidable.

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Who authored HB3513?

HB3513 was authored by Texas Representative Caroline Fairly during the Regular Session.

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When was HB3513 signed into law?

HB3513 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 24, 2025.

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Which agencies enforce HB3513?

HB3513 is enforced by Moore County Commissioners Court and Moore County Juvenile Board.

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How significant are the changes in HB3513?

The regulatory priority for HB3513 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.

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What is the cost impact of HB3513?

The cost impact of HB3513 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.

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What topics does HB3513 address?

HB3513 addresses topics including moore county, courts, courts--judges and juvenile boards & officers.

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What are the key dates for HB3513?

Key dates for HB3513: Effective date is 2025-05-24. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.

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