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TX SB1260

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judith Zaffirini

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the jurisdiction of the 2nd Multicounty Court at Law to include concurrent jurisdiction with district courts in civil cases exceeding the statutory maximum amount, removing a previous exclusion for higher-value civil matters

  • Adds the judge of the 2nd Multicounty Court at Law as a member of the Bee County Juvenile Board, alongside the county judge and district judges

  • Adds the judge of the 2nd Multicounty Court at Law as a member of the Live Oak County Juvenile Board

  • Adds the judge of the 2nd Multicounty Court at Law as a member of the McMullen County Juvenile Board

  • Jurisdictional changes apply only to cases filed or proceedings commenced on or after the effective date; takes effect immediately with two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025

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.

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Last Action

Referred to Jurisprudence

2/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Jurisprudence2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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