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TX HB2401

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sergio Munoz

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands jurisdiction of Hidalgo County courts at law to include concurrent jurisdiction with district courts over criminal cases involving state jail felonies

  • Removes the previous $750,000 cap on civil case jurisdiction for county courts at law in Hidalgo County, granting unlimited concurrent civil jurisdiction with district courts

  • Maintains existing concurrent jurisdiction over family law cases and civil cases

  • Applies only to actions filed on or after the effective date; cases filed before remain under prior law

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the jurisdiction of the county courts at law in Hidalgo County.

Courts

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

3/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence3/17/2025

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