TX HB4237

Clarifies that all proceedings in justice or municipal court shall cease "during the pendency of the appeal" when a defendant files the required appeal bond, adding more specific language about the duration of the stay

Grants county courts explicit authority to dismiss cases appealed from justice or municipal courts

Grants county courts explicit authority to remand cases back to the originating justice or municipal court

Maintains existing law that appeals from justice courts and non-record municipal courts receive de novo trials in county court, while appeals from municipal courts of record are limited to errors in the record

Takes effect September 1, 2025