HB 1329 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Brazoria County.

HB 1329 creates two new judicial districts (490th and 491st) covering all of Brazoria County, Texas. The 490th Judicial District takes effect immediately upon the bill's passage, while the 491st District begins on September 1, 2026. This bill directly affects Brazoria County residents by establishing additional court jurisdictions for handling legal cases within the county. The changes are procedural, updating the Texas Government Code to formally define these new districts without altering existing court procedures or substantive laws.
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Introduced Mar 10, 2025 Last action Mar 10, 2025
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