Konni Burton Passes Her First Bill of the 84th Legislature

Austin—Senator Konni Burton (R-Colleyville) today passed her first bill of the 84th Legislature. Senate Bill 390, designed to ensure justice for victims of crime under the age of 14, passed the Texas Senate with unanimous support.

Senate Bill 390 addresses court case backlogs involving young victims of crime by requiring court dockets to prioritize cases involving children under the age of 14. In a rapidly growing state like Texas, SB 390 ensures young victims of crime are able to find justice and closure by having their court cases dealt with in a quick and efficient manner.

Konni Burton represents District 10 in the Texas Senate.  Her district includes portions of Tarrant County including the cities of Ft. Worth, Colleyville, Arlington, Bedford, Euless, Hurst, Southlake, Burleson, Mansfield, Kennedale, Crowley, Aledo and Forest Hill.