1081 (H.B. (l) The Harris County district clerk shall create a form and establish procedures to transfer a domestic violence case that qualifies for preference under this section to the domestic violence district court. (c) Section 24.901, relating to the Criminal District Court of Dallas County, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the Dallas County Criminal District Court No. A district judge may appoint counsel to attend to the cause of a party who makes an affidavit that he is too poor to employ counsel to attend to the cause. 24.385. Its jurisdiction is concurrent with that of other district courts in the county in which it is located. U.S. District Clerk. Sec. (a) The 202nd Judicial District is composed of Bowie County. Sec. (b) The 339th District Court shall give preference to criminal cases. (b) The district clerk or the clerk's deputy serves as clerk of the court when a court sits in a municipality other than the municipality that is the county seat and may transfer: (1) all necessary books, minutes, records, and papers to that municipality while the court is in session there; and. 434TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (FORT BEND COUNTY). All citations, notices, restraining orders, and other process issued in Matagorda County by the clerk or judges of the courts are returnable to the district court of Matagorda County without reference to the court number. (a) The 169th Judicial District is composed of Bell County. 417TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (COLLIN COUNTY). 24.535. (b) The 92nd, 93rd, and 139th district courts have concurrent jurisdiction. 1.05(a), eff. 24.397. 335TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BASTROP, BURLESON, LEE, AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES). 102ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BOWIE AND RED RIVER COUNTIES). 480, Sec. (a) The 143rd Judicial District is composed of Loving, Reeves, and Ward counties. 184TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). 8.44(2), eff. (a) The 91st Judicial District is composed of Eastland County. (b) The terms of the 167th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January and July. 33, eff. October 1, 2022. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 24.550. 2, eff. (b) The 209th District Court shall give preference to criminal cases. (a) The 50th Judicial District is composed of Baylor, Cottle, King, and Knox counties. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. Sec. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. A district judge must be at least 25 years old. 6. 1189), Sec. Sec. 1103 (H.B. Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. Sept. 1, 1997. 7, eff. (c) The 274th District Court has the same jurisdiction as the 22nd and the 207th district courts in Comal and Hays counties and concurrent jurisdiction with the 25th and Second 25th district courts in Guadalupe County. (a) The 195th Judicial District is composed of Dallas County. Sec. (b) The board shall adopt its own rules of procedure and has the power to make investigations, hold hearings, compel by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of records, administer oaths, and do all things necessary in its judgment to carry out its duties. Sec. 593), Sec. (f) This section does not limit the powers of a district judge when acting for another judge by exchange of benches or otherwise. 132ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BORDEN AND SCURRY COUNTIES). 24.458. (b) Section 24.139, relating to the 37th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 166th District Court. Sec. Sept. 1, 2001. 24.431. 1189), Sec. 194TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (DALLAS COUNTY). 1352 (S.B. (a) If by an amendment to this chapter a county is removed from the composition of an existing judicial district and added to another existing or new judicial district, or if an amendment to this chapter changes the time or place at which the terms of court are held, all processes, writs, bonds, recognizances, and other obligations issued from and made returnable to that court before the effective date of the transfer or other change are returnable as provided by this subsection. (b) In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, each district court in Red River County has the civil and criminal jurisdiction of a county court. 1342 (S.B. June 15, 2007. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 24.399. (b) A judge of the 411th Judicial District may not be assigned under Chapter 74 to serve as a visiting judge in Bexar, Dallas, Ector, Fort Bend, Harris, Jefferson, Lubbock, Midland, Tarrant, or Travis County. 437TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BEXAR COUNTY). Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 24.629. (c) Section 24.194, relating to the 92nd District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 139th District Court. 1, eff. 3, Sec. Sept. 1, 2001. Sec. The 464th Judicial District is composed of Hidalgo County. - = Information not available. January 1, 2010. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. When a case is transferred, all processes, writs, bonds, recognizances, or other obligations issued from the transferring court are returnable to the court to which the case is transferred as if originally issued by that court. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. As mentioned above, the special judicial power of U S federal district courts to take jurisdiction overforeign environmental daims stems from constitutional and statutory provisions- The Congress has given the federal district courts "federal questionn jurisdiction and "diversity" jurisdiction, Authority for the former is found in section 1331 of 28 U - S C A , which provides: "The District . Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. . 3774), Sec. To the extent that this subchapter is inconsistent with those provisions, Section 24.139 prevails. (c) In all suits, actions, or proceedings in the district courts in Galveston County, it is sufficient for the address or designation to be the "District Court of Galveston County.". Sec. September 1, 2007. (c) The terms of the 90th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January and July. September 1, 2009. 24.151. 845 (S.B. (b) The 363rd District Court shall give preference to criminal cases. (a) The 451st Judicial District is composed of Kendall County. 1951), Sec. Each criminal case shall be originally filed in the court to which the indictment or information is returned. 1, eff. The judgment, order, or action of the district court is valid and binding as if the case were pending in the district court. Sec. Sept. 1, 1996. However, we wanted to remind you that in addition, the jurisdictional limit increase to $20,000 went into effect on September 1, 2020. For purposes of Article XV, Section 6, of the Texas Constitution, "incompetency" means: (2) gross carelessness in the discharge of official duties; or. 1189), Sec. 24.60026. 289TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BEXAR COUNTY). 480, Sec. 121ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TERRY AND YOAKUM COUNTIES). Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. If the person to whom a subpoena is directed fails to comply, the board may bring suit in the district court to enforce the subpoena. 480, Sec. (c) The terms of the 77th District Court begin: (1) in Freestone County on the first Mondays in February, May, August, and November; and. 69TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (DALLAM, HARTLEY, MOORE, AND SHERMAN COUNTIES). 25TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (COLORADO, GONZALES, GUADALUPE, AND LAVACA COUNTIES). January 1, 2022. (2) in Limestone County on the first Mondays in December, March, June, and September. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. (b) In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the 49th District Court has the civil and criminal jurisdiction of a county court. (b) The 334th District Court shall give preference to civil matters. 2. Sec. 1, eff. Sec. Courthouse. (a) The 339th Judicial District is composed of Harris County. 205TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (CULBERSON, EL PASO, AND HUDSPETH COUNTIES). Sec. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. The Court system at the Texas state level may be divided into the following: (a) Justice Courts, (b) County Courts, (c) County Courts at Laws, (d) District Courts, and (e) Family District Courts. The limit to the amount that a person can sue for in small claims cases is $20,000. 891), Sec. The 454th Judicial District is composed of Medina County. 104TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TAYLOR COUNTY). 24.272. (c) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 3 is composed of Dallas County. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. (2) in Tyler County on the first Mondays in June and December. January 1, 2006. The 280th Judicial District is composed of Harris County. 750 (H.B. June 19, 2009. Sec. Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2015. 480, Sec. 7. 1329), Sec. Sec. 234TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). 24.394. All suits and proceedings within the jurisdiction of the courts in Wharton County shall be addressed to the district court of Wharton County. 954 (H.B. (a) The 212th Judicial District is composed of Galveston County. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. Sec. 891), Sec. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. The 407th Judicial District is composed of Bexar County. 24.454. Sec. Sec. (3) in Nueces County on the first Mondays in February and August. 24.464. 1.06(a), eff. Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 530, Sec. 24.604. Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. The 412th Judicial District is composed of Brazoria County. (d) In matters of concurrent jurisdiction, the judge of the county court in Baylor, Cottle, King, or Knox County may transfer a case to the judge of the 50th District Court with the approval of the district judge. January 1, 2007. 24.632. (b) The terms of the 138th District Court begin on the first Mondays in March, July, and November. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. (b) The terms of the 112th District Court begin: (1) in Crockett County on the first Monday in April and the third Monday in September; (2) in Pecos County on the first Mondays in May and November; (3) in Reagan County on the first Mondays in March and October; (4) in Sutton County on the third Monday in March and the first Monday in September; and. (b) The terms of the 94th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January and July. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1342 (S.B. (b) The terms of the 63rd District Court begin: (1) in Kinney County on the first Mondays in April and October; (2) in Terrell County on the first Monday in February and the third Monday in August; and. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. The 307th Judicial District is composed of Gregg County. 372ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TARRANT COUNTY). (a) The 83rd Judicial District is composed of Pecos, Terrell, and Val Verde counties. Sec. 24.166. (a) The 17th Judicial District is composed of Tarrant County. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 2, eff. (b) The 251st District Court may hear and determine, in any county in the district convenient for the court, all preliminary or interlocutory matters in which a jury may not be demanded, in any case pending in any county in the district regardless of whether the case was filed in the county in which the hearing is held. 480, Sec. (2) family violence, as defined by Section 71.004, Family Code. The 505th Judicial District is composed of Fort Bend County. Sept. 1, 1991. Sec. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 24.380. (c) Section 24.139, relating to the 37th District Court, contains provisions applicable to all the district courts in Bexar County. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 404TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (CAMERON COUNTY). (a) The 99th Judicial District is composed of Lubbock County. 5. The judge must also give the comptroller evidence that the judge was duly commissioned. Sec. 24.115. 24.186. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. Sec. COURT STYLE. 1082 (H.B. 127TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). (b) The terms of the 7th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January and July. June 19, 2009. 22ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT (CALDWELL, COMAL, AND HAYS COUNTIES). It is the policy of the state that the administration of justice shall be prompt and efficient and that, for this purpose, the judicial districts of the state shall be reapportioned as provided by this subchapter so that the district courts of various judicial districts have judicial burdens that are as nearly equal as possible. 306TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (GALVESTON COUNTY). Sec. 271ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT (JACK AND WISE COUNTIES). (a) The 122nd Judicial District is composed of Galveston County. 24.408. (e) Each of the judges of the 23rd and 130th district courts may take a vacation and not attend court for six weeks in each year. (a) The 155th Judicial District is composed of Austin and Fayette counties. (c) The 49th District Court has concurrent jurisdiction with the other district courts in Webb County. (a) The 36th Judicial District is composed of Aransas, Bee, Live Oak, McMullen, and San Patricio counties. 1059 (H.B. (a) The 151st Judicial District is composed of Harris County. Sec. September 1, 2005. The Bowie County sheriff or the sheriff's deputy shall attend the courts in Texarkana and perform all duties required by law or by the court. Sec. 480, Sec. (b) If a county in which any part of the jurisdiction vested by general law in the county court has been transferred or made concurrent in a district court is removed by reapportionment under this subchapter from the judicial districts of all district courts having the county court jurisdiction, the board shall specify whether, after the effective date of the reapportionment order, the transferred county court jurisdiction is vested in the district court of the judicial districts in which the county is included under the reapportionment order or whether the transferred county court jurisdiction is revested in the county court. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. (a) The 22nd Judicial District is composed of Caldwell, Comal, and Hays counties. Any of the judges may hear and determine motions, petitions for injunction, applications for appointment of receivers, interventions, motions to transfer venue, pleas in abatement and all dilatory pleas, motions for new trials, and all preliminary matters, questions, and proceedings, and may enter judgment or order on them in the court in which the case or proceeding is pending without having the matter transferred to the court of the acting judge. 22 Third, Plaintiff's Complaint was dismissed on February 10, 2023, for failure to state a . 72 (H.B. Jan. 1, 1997. Jan. 15, 2004. (a) The 230th Judicial District is composed of Harris County. Sec. 2(5), eff. Sec. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. September 1, 2015. Sec. 427TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TRAVIS COUNTY). Either court, in term or in vacation, may transfer a pending civil or criminal case to the other court by an order entered on the minutes of the transferring court. 24.157. 505TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (FORT BEND COUNTY). Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. The 313th Judicial District is composed of Harris County. Sept. 1, 1991. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. (b) The 356th District Court has concurrent jurisdiction over all matters of civil and criminal jurisdiction, original and appellate, in cases over which the county court has jurisdiction under the constitution and laws of this state. Indictments within each county may be returned to any district court within that county. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 24.496. 2.02(b), eff. DALLAS COUNTY CRIMINAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT NO. The 446th Judicial District is composed of Ector County. 9, eff. 1189), Sec. The judgment, order, or action of the district court is valid and binding as if the case were pending in the district court. (b) The 185th District Court shall give preference to criminal cases. September 1, 2015. 934 (H.B. (d) The 144th, 175th, 186th, 187th, 226th, 227th, 289th, 290th, 379th, 399th, and 437th district courts shall give preference to criminal cases. 24.353. Sec. 3RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT (ANDERSON, HENDERSON, AND HOUSTON COUNTIES). The 270th Judicial District is composed of Harris County. 85 (S.B. 4415 (Metro) lgrubbs@collincountytx.gov. The court shall implement the statewide electronic court filing system to assist a party in electronic filing. Sec. Sec. Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 349), Sec. 24.193. 219TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (COLLIN COUNTY). Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. The 507th Judicial District is composed of Harris County. 704, Sec. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Sec. (a) The 95th Judicial District is composed of Dallas County. 1, eff. 912 (S.B. Jan. 1, 1995. January 1, 2023. 480, Sec. (c) Section 24.120, relating to the 19th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 74th District Court. In Lamar County, the judges may transfer a case by an order entered in the minutes of the transferring court. 2150), Sec. (c) The commissioners court shall provide suitable quarters in the county courthouse for the court and the officers of the court. 1306, Sec. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 24.951. 24.411. 929 (H.B. 141, Sec. 84TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HANSFORD, HUTCHINSON, AND OCHILTREE COUNTIES). June 19, 2009. 848 (S.B. September 1, 2005. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. May 14, 2007. (b) The terms of the criminal district court no. (a) The 319th Judicial District is composed of Nueces County. 24.5995. 13(b), eff. The 328th Judicial District is composed of Fort Bend County. 24.242. Jan. 15, 2004. 191ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT (DALLAS COUNTY). (b) The 294th District Court has concurrent jurisdiction with the county court in Van Zandt County over all matters of civil and criminal jurisdiction, original and appellate, in cases over which the county court has jurisdiction under the constitution and laws of this state. (c) Section 24.194, relating to the 92nd District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 93rd District Court. Sec. (a) The 393rd Judicial District is composed of Denton County. 44TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (DALLAS COUNTY). January 1, 2017. 24.602. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 24.575. (d) Section 24.116, relating to the 15th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 59th District Court. (d) Section 24.155, relating to the 53rd District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 147th District Court. 480, Sec. 24.530. (c) Section 24.901, relating to the Criminal District Court of Dallas County, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the Dallas County Criminal District Court No. It is always better to come to a solution that . 24.942. Sec. 200TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TRAVIS COUNTY). September 1, 2017. (c) The judge of the 138th District Court shall impanel grand juries at all times required by law. 3(a), eff. (b) The 83rd and 112th district courts have concurrent jurisdiction in Pecos County. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. The Jefferson County sheriff or the sheriff's deputy shall attend the court in Port Arthur and perform all required duties. 8(a), eff. (b) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. (g) The officers serving the 276th District Court in Marion County shall also serve the 115th District Court in Marion County. 24.210. Sept. 1, 1985. 2.01(a), eff. 411TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (POLK, SAN JACINTO, AND TRINITY COUNTIES). Sec. 24.558. 2(a), eff. Sec. The 193rd Judicial District is composed of Dallas County. (b) The terms of the 70th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January and July. 480, Sec. (a) The 68th Judicial District is composed of Dallas County. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, eff. Sec. 24.218. (b) In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, each district court in Comal County has the civil and criminal jurisdiction of a county court. (g) The Wharton County district clerk shall keep one set of minutes in which the clerk shall record all judgments and orders of the 23rd and 329th district courts in Wharton County. The 420th Judicial District is composed of Nacogdoches County. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. (a) The 437th Judicial District is composed of Bexar County. 366TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (COLLIN COUNTY). (B) a protective order has been issued under Title 4, Family Code, involving both parties. 1337, Sec. 24.540. Sec. January 1, 2014. (c) Section 24.118, relating to the 17th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 48th District Court. Sec. (a) The 275th Judicial District is composed of Hidalgo County. 3, eff. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. Oct. 1, 1999. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (c) Section 24.149, relating to the 47th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 251st District Court. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. (e) The 5th and 102nd district courts may sit in Bowie County in Texarkana, in addition to Boston, to try, hear, and determine nonjury civil or criminal cases, motions, arguments, and other nonjury matters. 7, eff. (c) Each term provided by Subsection (b) begins at 10 a.m. on the first day of the term. (c) Section 24.901, relating to the Criminal District Court of Dallas County, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 24.183. The 469th District Court shall hear family law matters. The 326th Judicial District is composed of Taylor County. 1, eff. 1352 (S.B. (a) The 198th Judicial District is composed of Bandera and Kerr Counties. 4, eff. Matters and proceedings in the concurrent jurisdiction of the 356th District Court and the county court may be filed in either court, and all cases of concurrent jurisdiction may be transferred between the 356th District Court and the county court. (a) The 265th Judicial District is composed of Dallas County. 1951), Sec. DUTIES. 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY COUNTY). Sept. 1, 1985. 4, eff. Jan. 1, 2001. (b) Section 24.910, relating to the Tarrant County Criminal District Court No. 40), Sec. 912 (S.B. 24.526. Sept. 1, 1995. 24.273. 1, eff. Each judge may sit in the other court without transferring the case. 954, Sec. (a) The 291st Judicial District is composed of Dallas County. 2(b), eff. 580 (S.B. 880, Sec. 1352 (S.B. (c) Section 24.136, relating to the 34th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 327th District Court. Sec. (c) Section 24.174, relating to the 72nd District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 137th District Court. 2 is composed of Tarrant County. The 303rd Judicial District is composed of Dallas County. 4, eff. 24.018. 1189), Sec. 4TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (RUSK COUNTY). 3, eff. November 1, 2010. 24.60094. (a) The 21st Judicial District is composed of Bastrop, Burleson, Lee, and Washington counties. 1575), Sec. 149, Sec. September 1, 2005. 3774), Sec. (a) Except as provided by Subsections (a-1) and (a-2) and Section 24.0125, notwithstanding any other law, each district court holds in each county in the judicial district terms that commence on the first Mondays in January and July of each year. (b) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 880, Sec. 1951), Sec. Sec. 2. 1.05(a), eff. The judge of the 198th District Court may alternate the drawing of grand juries with the judge of any other district court in each county within the judge's district and may order grand and petit juries to be drawn for any term of the judge's court as in the judge's judgment is necessary, by an order entered in the minutes of the court. 329TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (WHARTON COUNTY). (c) A special judge commissioned by the governor is also entitled to receive the same daily salary that a district judge receives for each day necessary for the special judge to travel to and from the court. 2936), Sec. (2) in Lampasas County on the first Mondays in March and September and may continue in session until the Saturday night before the Monday on which the next session convenes. 116TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (DALLAS COUNTY). concurrent jurisdiction with the . 24.444. 541 (S.B. (a) The 25th Judicial District is composed of Colorado, Gonzales, Guadalupe, and Lavaca counties. 258TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (POLK, SAN JACINTO, AND TRINITY COUNTIES). Sec. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. Phone: : 940-349-2120. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. (2) civil jurisdiction of a county court in all cases under the Family Code or the Health and Safety Code. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 382ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT (ROCKWALL COUNTY). 24.033. Sec. (b) Section 24.112, relating to the 11th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 80th District Court. EFFECT OF TRANSFER OF CERTAIN CASES FOLLOWING CREATION OF ADDITIONAL COURT. (b) The terms of the 368th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January and July. (b) The terms of the 111th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January, April, July, and October. 24.241. 24.609. 2(9), eff. 3, eff. 18, eff. (b) In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, each district court in Bowie and Cass counties has the civil and criminal jurisdiction of a county court.