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TX HB1916

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Cook

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 9.201 of the Texas Family Code to establish that the court which rendered a final divorce or annulment decree retains continuing, exclusive jurisdiction over undivided property
  • Allows the original divorce court to issue orders dividing marital property that was not divided or awarded to either spouse in the final decree
  • Applies to property division suits pending in trial court on the effective date or filed after that date
  • Passed the House 139-0 on May 8, 2025 and the Senate 31-0 on May 25, 2025
  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the jurisdiction of a court in a suit to divide certain property not divided or awarded on the dissolution of a marriage.

Property Interests

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Jurisprudence5/12/2025
Family & Fiduciary Relationships Subcommittee3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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