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TX HB2950
Bill
Status
2/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
J.M. Lozano
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AI Summary
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Expands the jurisdiction of the 2nd Multicounty Court at Law to have concurrent jurisdiction with district courts in civil cases, including those where the amount in controversy exceeds the statutory maximum (previously, such high-value cases were excluded from the court's jurisdiction)
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Adds the judge of the 2nd Multicounty Court at Law to the juvenile board of Bee County, joining the county judge and district judges
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Adds the judge of the 2nd Multicounty Court at Law to the juvenile board of Live Oak County, joining the county judge and district judges
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Adds the judge of the 2nd Multicounty Court at Law to the juvenile board of McMullen County, joining the county judge and district judges
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Takes effect immediately with a two-thirds vote of the legislature, or September 1, 2025, with the expanded jurisdiction applying only to cases filed on or after the effective date
Legislative Description
Relating to the jurisdiction of the 2nd Multicounty Court at Law and the composition of the juvenile boards of Bee, Live Oak, and McMullen Counties.
Courts
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
3/19/2025