Relating to the County Court at Law of Bowie County.

HB 1469 clarifies jurisdiction for Bowie County Court at Law by expanding its concurrent authority with district courts in specialty court programs, misdemeanors, family law/juvenile matters, and probate/guardianship cases. It specifies that county courts cannot handle felonies, certain misdemeanor offenses (like official misconduct), contested elections, or civil cases exceeding $200,000. The bill also sets jury size requirements (12 members for most cases, 6 for specific misdemeanors) and allows judges to transfer cases between courts under existing rules. These changes directly affect Bowie County residents, courts, and legal proceedings within the county, taking effect September 1, 2025.