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, jurors, and the special prosecution unit; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
What changed between versions
Created new judicial districts including the 503rd (Rockwall County), 504th (Ellis County), 511th (Comal County), 512th (Williamson County), 513th-517th (Harris County), and 523rd (Montgomery County).
Repealed several sections of the Government Code related to judicial districts and court administration.
Updated effective dates for various judicial district changes, with most taking effect on September 1, 2026, or December 1, 2025, depending on legislative approval.
Increased the civil case jurisdiction threshold for county courts at law from $250,000 to $325,000 in several sections.
Added provisions requiring district clerks to maintain separate dockets for specific types of cases in concurrent jurisdiction situations.
Adjusted statutory county court judge salary calculations to ensure they are not less than $1,000 less than comparable district judge salaries.