Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Brazoria County.
This bill creates a new 490th Judicial District specifically for Brazoria County, Texas. It amends the Government Code to formally define this district's boundaries and establishes it to take effect on September 1, 2026. The bill directly affects Brazoria County by adding a dedicated judicial district for handling court cases within that county.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 22, 2025
Last action Jul 22, 2025
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Joan Huffman
RRepublican
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