Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, and jurors; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
What changed between versions
Created five new judicial districts (513th through 517th) in Harris County, effective January 1, 2026, to handle increased caseloads.
Established a fifth County Civil Court at Law in Harris County, effective immediately upon the act's passage.
Raised the civil jurisdiction limit for Hidalgo County's statutory county courts from $250,000 to $325,000, effective September 1, 2025, pending a two-thirds legislative vote.
Granted new concurrent jurisdiction for county courts at law in Atascosa, Bowie, and Tom Green counties over family law cases and expanded civil case limits.
Set specific effective dates for various judicial district reorganizations, with most changes taking effect in 2026, 2028, or 2029.
Updated the Texas Government Code to reflect new district numbers and county compositions, replacing old district designations with new ones.
