Authorizes the exercise of jurisdiction over commercial claims in justice courts
Summary
Authorizes justice courts to exercise jurisdiction over commercial claims arising out of a transaction between a claimant and a natural person, wherein the money, property or service which is the subject of the transaction is primarily for personal, family or household purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
2
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0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrea Bailey
RRepublican/Conservative
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