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TX Govt Code § 26.303 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts|Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties|Section 26.303. San Augustine County

Sec. 26.303.  SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY.  The County Court of San Augustine County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court, general criminal jurisdiction, and juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no other civil jurisdiction.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 26.307 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts|Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties|Section 26.307. Schleicher County

Sec. 26.307.  SCHLEICHER COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Schleicher County has original concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil and criminal matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under general law.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 26.308 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts|Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties|Section 26.308. Scurry County

Sec. 26.308.  SCURRY COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Scurry County has original concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under general law.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 26.309 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts|Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties|Section 26.309. Shackelford County

Sec. 26.309.  SHACKELFORD COUNTY.  The County Court of Shackelford County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court and juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no other civil or criminal jurisdiction.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 26.314 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts|Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties|Section 26.314. Starr County

Sec. 26.314.  STARR COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Starr County has original concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under general law.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 26.315 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts|Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties|Section 26.315. Stephens County

Sec. 26.315.  STEPHENS COUNTY.  The County Court of Stephens County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court and juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no other criminal or civil jurisdiction.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 26.316 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts|Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties|Section 26.316. Sterling County

Sec. 26.316.  STERLING COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Sterling County has original concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil and criminal matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under general law.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 26.317 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts|Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties|Section 26.317. Stonewall County

Sec. 26.317.  STONEWALL COUNTY.  (a)  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Stonewall County has original concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under general law.(b)  The terms of the county court continue until the court has disposed of its business.  The commissioners court may change the court terms under Section 26.002.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 26.320 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts|Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties|Section 26.320. Tarrant County

Sec. 26.320.  TARRANT COUNTY.  The County Court of Tarrant County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court and juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no other criminal or civil jurisdiction.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 26.321 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts|Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties|Section 26.321. Taylor County

Sec. 26.321.  TAYLOR COUNTY.  The County Court of Taylor County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court and juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no other criminal or civil jurisdiction.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 71, Sec. 1, eff. May 2, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 26.323 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts|Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties|Section 26.323. Terry County

Sec. 26.323.  TERRY COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Terry County has original concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under general law.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 26.327 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts|Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties|Section 26.327. Travis County

Sec. 26.327.  TRAVIS COUNTY.  The County Court of Travis County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court but has no other civil or criminal jurisdiction.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 26.328 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts|Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties|Section 26.328. Trinity County

Sec. 26.328.  TRINITY COUNTY.  (a)  The terms of the County Court of Trinity County begin on the first Mondays in January, April, July, and October and may continue for three weeks.(b)  The commissioners court may change the court terms under Section 26.002.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 26.330 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts|Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties|Section 26.330. Upshur County

Sec. 26.330.  UPSHUR COUNTY.  (a)  The County Court of Upshur County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court and has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in all other matters over which county courts are given jurisdiction by the constitution and general laws of this state.(b)  All civil and criminal matters within the concurrent jurisdiction of the county and district courts must be filed with the county clerk in the county court.(c)  The county judge shall act as presiding judge between the county and district courts and may assign to the district court original or appellate cases that are within the concurrent jurisdiction of the courts.  The assignment shall be made by docket notation.(d)  The county clerk shall perform all clerical functions of the county court as to matters within the concurrent jurisdiction of the county and district courts.  The county clerk shall charge the fees set by law for county courts in any case within the courts' concurrent jurisdiction.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.30(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 26.336 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts|Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties|Section 26.336. Walker County

Sec. 26.336.  WALKER COUNTY.  The County Court of Walker County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court and juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no other civil or criminal jurisdiction.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 26.337 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts|Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties|Section 26.337. Waller County

Sec. 26.337.  WALLER COUNTY.  The County Court of Waller County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court but has no other civil or criminal jurisdiction.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 26.339 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts|Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties|Section 26.339. Washington County

Sec. 26.339.  WASHINGTON COUNTY.  The County Court of Washington County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court but has no other civil or criminal jurisdiction.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 943, Sec. 10, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 26.340 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts|Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties|Section 26.340. Webb County

Sec. 26.340.  WEBB COUNTY.  The County Court of Webb County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court and juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no other civil or criminal jurisdiction.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 26.342 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts|Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties|Section 26.342. Wheeler County

Sec. 26.342.  WHEELER COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Wheeler County has original concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under general law.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 26.343 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts|Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties|Section 26.343. Wichita County

Sec. 26.343.  WICHITA COUNTY.  (a)  The County Court of Wichita County has general criminal jurisdiction, the general jurisdiction of a probate court, and juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no other civil jurisdiction except as prescribed by Subsection (b).(b)  The county court has jurisdiction over cases involving child neglect or dependency proceedings and may punish contempt growing out of or ancillary to those cases if the county judge:(1)  has the qualifications required of a district judge;  and(2)  is designated by the Wichita County Juvenile Board as judge of the juvenile court.(c)  With the county judge's approval a district court in Wichita County may transfer to the county court a case involving juvenile delinquency, child neglect, or dependency proceedings.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 26.351 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts|Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties|Section 26.351. Yoakum County

Sec. 26.351.  YOAKUM COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Yoakum County has original concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under general law.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 26.353 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts|Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties|Section 26.353. Zapata County

Sec. 26.353.  ZAPATA COUNTY.  (a)  The terms of the County Court of Zapata County begin on the third Mondays in February, May, September, and November and continue for three weeks or until the court has disposed of its business.(b)  The commissioners court may change the court terms under Section 26.002.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 27.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 27 - Justice Courts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 27.001. Bond

Sec. 27.001.  BOND.  Each justice of the peace must give a bond payable to the county judge, in an amount of not more than $5,000, and conditioned that the justice will:(1)  faithfully and impartially discharge the duties required by law;  and(2)  promptly pay to the entitled party all money that comes into the justice's hands during the term of office.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 27.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 27 - Justice Courts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 27.002. Commission; Notary

Sec. 27.002.  COMMISSION;  NOTARY.  Each justice of the peace shall be commissioned as justice of the peace of the applicable precinct and ex officio notary public of the county.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 27.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 27 - Justice Courts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 27.003. Effect of Precinct Boundary Changes

Sec. 27.003.  EFFECT OF PRECINCT BOUNDARY CHANGES.  A person who has served as justice of the peace of a precinct for 10 or more consecutive years preceding a change in boundaries of the precinct is not ineligible for reelection in the precinct because of residence outside the precinct as long as the justice's residence is within the boundaries of the precinct as they existed before the change.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 27.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 27 - Justice Courts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 27.004. Records and Other Property

Sec. 27.004.  RECORDS AND OTHER PROPERTY.  (a)  Each justice shall arrange and safely keep all dockets, books, and papers transmitted to the justice by the justice's predecessors in office, and all papers filed in a case in justice court, subject to the public access requirements prescribed by Rule 12, Rules of Judicial Administration.(a-1)  If a person vacates the office of justice of the peace, the person shall transfer all court records, documents, property, and unfinished business to the person's successor on the date the successor takes office.  After the transfer, the business of the office must be completed as if the successor had begun the business.(b)  A person who has possession of dockets, books, or papers belonging to the office of any justice of the peace shall deliver them to the justice on demand.  If the person refuses to deliver them, on a motion supported by an affidavit, the person may be attached and imprisoned by the order of the county judge until the person makes delivery.  The county judge may issue the order in termtime or vacation.   The person against whom the motion is made must be given three days' notice of the motion before the person may be attached.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 711 (S.B. 436), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Govt Code § 27.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 27 - Justice Courts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 27.005. Educational Requirements

Sec. 27.005.  EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  For purposes of removal under Chapter 87, Local Government Code, "incompetency" in the case of a justice of the peace includes the failure of the justice to successfully complete:(1)  within one year after the date the justice is first elected:(A)  an 80-hour course in the performance of the justice's duties; and(B)  the course described by Article 17.024(a)(1), Code of Criminal Procedure;(2)  each following year, a 20-hour course in the performance of the justice's duties, including not less than 10 hours of instruction regarding substantive, procedural, and evidentiary law in civil matters; and(3)  each following state fiscal biennium, the course described by Article 17.024(a)(2), Code of Criminal Procedure.(b)  The courses may be completed in an accredited state-supported school of higher education.(c)  A course described by Subsection (a)(1)(A) may include a course described by Subsection (a)(1)(B).|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 802, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 5.01(a), eff. January 1, 2012.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 11 (S.B. 6), Sec. 15, eff. January 1, 2022.|
TX Govt Code § 27.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 27 - Justice Courts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 27.006. Collecting Debt for Another; Offense

Sec. 27.006.  COLLECTING DEBT FOR ANOTHER;  OFFENSE.  (a)  A justice commits an offense if the justice:(1)  accepts for collection or undertakes the collection of a claim for a debt for another, unless the justice acts under a law that prescribes the duties of the justice;  or(2)  accepts compensation not prescribed by law for accepting for collection or undertaking the collection of a claim for debt for another.(b)  An offense under Subsection (a) is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $200 or more than $500.(c)  In addition to the fine, the justice may be removed from office.(d)  This section does not prohibit a justice who is authorized by law to act for others in the collection of debts from undertaking to collect a debt for another if the amount of the debt is beyond the jurisdiction of the justice court.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 27.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 27 - Justice Courts|Subchapter B. Jurisdiction and Powers|Section 27.031. Jurisdiction

Sec. 27.031.  JURISDICTION.(a)  In addition to the jurisdiction and powers provided by the constitution and other law, the justice court has original jurisdiction of:(1)  civil matters in which exclusive jurisdiction is not in the district or county court and in which the amount in controversy is not more than $20,000, exclusive of interest;(2)  cases of forcible entry and detainer; and(3)  foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property in cases in which the amount in controversy is otherwise within the justice court's jurisdiction.(b)  A justice court does not have jurisdiction of:(1)  a suit in behalf of the state to recover a penalty, forfeiture, or escheat;(2)  a suit for divorce;(3)  a suit to recover damages for slander or defamation of character;(4)  a suit for trial of title to land;  or(5)  a suit for the enforcement of a lien on land.(c)  A justice court has concurrent jurisdiction with a municipal court in cases that arise in the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction and that arise under an ordinance of the municipality applicable to the extraterritorial jurisdiction under Section 216.902, Local Government Code.(d)  A corporation need not be represented by an attorney in justice court.(e)  A justice court has concurrent jurisdiction with a district court and a municipal court of record over expunction proceedings relating to the arrest of a person for an offense punishable by fine only.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 745, Sec. 2, eff. June 20, 1987;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 776, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 383 (S.B. 618), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 612 (H.B. 413), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1149 (S.B. 1119), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 27.001(18), eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1149 (H.B. 557), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2017.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 372 (H.B. 1631), Sec. 3, eff. June 2, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 696 (S.B. 2342), Sec. 32, eff. September 1, 2020.|
TX Govt Code § 27.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 27 - Justice Courts|Subchapter B. Jurisdiction and Powers|Section 27.032. Extraordinary Remedies

Sec. 27.032.  EXTRAORDINARY REMEDIES.  A justice of the peace may issue writs of attachment, garnishment, and sequestration within the justice's jurisdiction in the same manner as judges and clerks of the district and county courts.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 27.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 27 - Justice Courts|Subchapter B. Jurisdiction and Powers|Section 27.033. Other Powers

Sec. 27.033.  OTHER POWERS.  A justice of the peace may:(1)  exercise jurisdiction over other matters cognizable before a justice of the peace under any law of this state;  and(2)  proceed with all unfinished business of the office as if the business had been originally begun before that justice.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|