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MS HB1510
Bill
Status
Failed
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Horan
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AI Summary
- Increases the monetary jurisdiction limit of justice courts from $3,500 to $5,000 for actions involving recovery of debts, damages, or personal property
- Applies to all civil cases where the principal amount, demand, or property value does not exceed the new $5,000 threshold
- Maintains existing requirement that justice court judges have no pecuniary interest in case outcomes once suit is filed
- Effective date: July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Justice court jurisdiction; revise to increase.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary A1/20/2025
Full Bill Text
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