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2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.103. Angelina County

Sec. 26.103.  ANGELINA COUNTY.  (a)  The terms of the County Court of Angelina County begin on the second 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.104. Aransas County

Sec. 26.104.  ARANSAS COUNTY.  The County Court of Aransas County has no probate, juvenile, civil, or criminal jurisdiction.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 688, Sec. 2, eff. June 13, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.106. Armstrong County

Sec. 26.106.  ARMSTRONG COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Armstrong 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.107. Atascosa County

Sec. 26.107.  ATASCOSA COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Atascosa 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.109. Bailey County

Sec. 26.109.  BAILEY COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Bailey 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.111. Bastrop County

Sec. 26.111.  BASTROP COUNTY.  (a)  If the county judge is licensed to practice law in this state, the County Court of Bastrop County has jurisdiction concurrent with the County Court at Law of Bastrop County over all causes and proceedings, civil and criminal, juvenile and probate, original and appellate, over which by the constitution and general laws of this state county courts have jurisdiction.
(b)  If the county judge is not licensed to practice law in this state, the County Court of Bastrop County has concurrent jurisdiction with the county court at law only in probate proceedings, administrations of estates, guardianship proceedings, mental illness proceedings, and juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b).
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.22(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.112. Baylor County

Sec. 26.112.  BAYLOR COUNTY.  The County Court of Baylor County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court, the general criminal jurisdiction of a county court, and jurisdiction over cases and proceedings involving protective orders but has no other civil jurisdiction.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1146, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1075 (H.B. 3321), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.113. Bee County

Sec. 26.113.  BEE COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Bee 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.115. Bexar County

Sec. 26.115.  BEXAR COUNTY.  The County Court of Bexar County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court and of a juvenile court 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.116. Blanco County

Sec. 26.116.  BLANCO COUNTY.  (a)  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Blanco 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.
(b)  The terms of the county court begin on the first Mondays in January, May, August, and November and continue for six weeks or 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.
Without reference to the 1985 repeal of V.T.C.S. Art. 1970-306, from which this section was derived, that article was also amended by Sec. 42, Ch. 159, Acts 69th Leg., 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.119. Bowie County

Sec. 26.119.  BOWIE COUNTY.  The County Court of Bowie 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.122. Brewster County

Sec. 26.122.  BREWSTER COUNTY.  (a)  The terms of the County Court of Brewster County begin on the third Mondays in February, May, August, and November and continue 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.126. Burleson County

Sec. 26.126.  BURLESON COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Burleson 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.131. Cameron County

Sec. 26.131.  CAMERON COUNTY.  The County Court of Cameron 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.134. Cass County

Sec. 26.134.  CASS COUNTY.  The County Court of Cass County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court but has no other civil or criminal jurisdiction except juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) and criminal jurisdiction to receive and enter guilty pleas in misdemeanor cases.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.135. Castro County

Sec. 26.135.  CASTRO COUNTY.  (a)  The terms of the County Court of Castro County begin on the fourth Mondays in February, May, August, and November and continue 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.140. Cochran County

Sec. 26.140.  COCHRAN COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Cochran 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.143. Collin County

Sec. 26.143.  COLLIN COUNTY.  The County Court of Collin 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.144. Collingsworth County

Sec. 26.144.  COLLINGSWORTH COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Collingsworth 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.145. Colorado County

Sec. 26.145.  COLORADO COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Colorado 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.146. Comal County

Sec. 26.146.  COMAL COUNTY.  The County Court of Comal 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.149. Cooke County

Sec. 26.149.  COOKE COUNTY.  (a)  The County Court of Cooke County does not have probate, guardianship, mental health, juvenile, civil, criminal, or appellate jurisdiction.
(b)  The judge of the County Court of Cooke County is exempt from the judicial training and instruction required under Chapter 22.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 535, Sec. 2, eff. Dec. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.151. Cottle County

Sec. 26.151.  COTTLE COUNTY.  The County Court of Cottle County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court, the general criminal jurisdiction of a county court, and jurisdiction over cases and proceedings involving protective orders but has no other civil jurisdiction.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1147, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1075 (H.B. 3321), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.154. Crosby County

Sec. 26.154.  CROSBY COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Crosby 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.157. Dallas County

Sec. 26.157.  DALLAS COUNTY.  The County Court of Dallas County has no appellate criminal jurisdiction.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.158. Dawson County

Sec. 26.158.  DAWSON COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Dawson 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.159. Deaf Smith County

Sec. 26.159.  DEAF SMITH COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Deaf Smith 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.161. Denton County

Sec. 26.161.  DENTON COUNTY.  The County Court of Denton County has no probate, juvenile, civil, or criminal jurisdiction.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.23(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 66(a), eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.163. Dickens County

Sec. 26.163.  DICKENS COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Dickens 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.164. Dimmit County

Sec. 26.164.  DIMMIT COUNTY.  (a)  The terms of the County Court of Dimmit County begin on the second 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.167. Eastland County

Sec. 26.167.  EASTLAND COUNTY.  The County Court of Eastland County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court but has no other civil jurisdiction except juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) and concurrent with the district court the criminal jurisdiction of a county court.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 15, Sec. 2, eff. April 14, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.169. Edwards County

Sec. 26.169.  EDWARDS COUNTY.  (a)  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Edwards 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.
(b)  The terms of the county court begin on the first Mondays in January, May, August, and November and continue until the Saturday before the Monday on which the next term begins.  The commissioners court may change the court terms under Section 26.002.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.171. El Paso County

Sec. 26.171.  EL PASO COUNTY.  The County Court of El Paso 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.173. Falls County

Sec. 26.173.  FALLS COUNTY.  The County Court of Falls County has:
(1)  the general jurisdiction of a probate court;
(2)  juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b);  and
(3)  original and appellate jurisdiction in all matters over which county courts have jurisdiction under the constitution and laws of this state.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.24(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.175. Fayette County

Sec. 26.175.  FAYETTE COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Fayette County has the following jurisdiction concurrent with the district court if the county judge is licensed to practice law in this state and practiced law for at least two years before his appointment or election:
(1)  jurisdiction over cases and proceedings under the Family Code;
(2)  eminent domain jurisdiction;  and
(3)  civil jurisdiction in cases in which the matter in controversy exceeds $500 and does not exceed $20,000.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 523, Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.176. Fisher County

Sec. 26.176.  FISHER COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Fisher 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.180. Franklin County

Sec. 26.180.  FRANKLIN COUNTY.  (a)  The terms of the County Court of Franklin County begin on the second Mondays in January, April, July, and October and continue 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.183. Gaines County

Sec. 26.183.  GAINES COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Gaines 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.185. Garza County

Sec. 26.185.  GARZA COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Garza 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.186. Gillespie County

Sec. 26.186.  GILLESPIE COUNTY.  (a)  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Gillespie 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.
(b)  The terms of the county court begin on the first Mondays in January, May, August, and November and continue for six weeks or 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.188. Goliad County

Sec. 26.188.  GOLIAD COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Goliad 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.189. Gonzales County

Sec. 26.189.  GONZALES COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Gonzales 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.191. Grayson County

Sec. 26.191.  GRAYSON COUNTY.  The County Court of Grayson 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.192. Gregg County

Sec. 26.192.  GREGG COUNTY.  (a)  The terms of the County Court of Gregg County begin on the second Mondays in January, April, July, and October and continue 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.200. Hardin County

Sec. 26.200.  HARDIN COUNTY.  (a)  The terms of the County Court of Hardin County continue 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.204. Haskell County

Sec. 26.204.  HASKELL COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Haskell 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.206. Hemphill County

Sec. 26.206.  HEMPHILL COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Hemphill 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.208. Hidalgo County

Sec. 26.208.  HIDALGO COUNTY.  The County Court of Hidalgo 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.209. Hill County

Sec. 26.209.  HILL COUNTY.  (a)  The County Court of Hill County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court and has concurrent original and appellate jurisdiction with the 66th District Court over civil and criminal matters within the jurisdiction of the county court.
(b)  All civil and criminal matters within the jurisdiction of the county court must be filed with the district clerk in the district court.
(c)  The judge of the 66th District Court shall act as presiding judge between the district and county courts and may assign to the county court original or appellate cases that are within the county court's jurisdiction and assign to a county court at law cases that are within the jurisdiction of the county court at law.  The assignment shall be made by docket notation.
(d)  The district clerk of Hill County shall perform all clerical functions of the county court as to matters within the concurrent jurisdiction of the county and district courts.  The district clerk shall charge the fees set by law for county courts in any case within the courts' concurrent jurisdiction.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 959 (H.B. 1622), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.210. Hockley County

Sec. 26.210.  HOCKLEY COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Hockley 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.218. Irion County

Sec. 26.218.  IRION COUNTY.  (a)  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Irion 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.
(b)  The terms of the county court begin on the first Mondays in January, May, August, and November and continue for six weeks or 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.223. Jefferson County

Sec. 26.223.  JEFFERSON COUNTY.  (a)  If the county judge is licensed to practice law in this state, the County Court of Jefferson County has jurisdiction concurrent with the County Court at Law of Jefferson County over all causes and proceedings, civil and criminal, juvenile and probate, original and appellate, over which by the constitution and general laws of this state county courts have jurisdiction.
(a-1)  If the county judge is not licensed to practice law in this state, the County Court of Jefferson County has concurrent jurisdiction with the county courts at law in Jefferson County only in probate proceedings, administrations of estates, guardianship proceedings, mental illness proceedings, and juvenile matters as provided by Section 26.042(b).
(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.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1139), Sec. 3.08, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.226. Johnson County

Sec. 26.226.  JOHNSON COUNTY.  The County Court of Johnson County has:
(1)  the general jurisdiction of a probate court;
(2)  juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b);  and
(3)  original and appellate jurisdiction over all matters over which county courts have jurisdiction under the constitution and laws of this state.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.26(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.227. Jones County

Sec. 26.227.  JONES COUNTY.  The County Court of Jones 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.228. Karnes County

Sec. 26.228.  KARNES COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Karnes 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.232. Kent County

Sec. 26.232.  KENT COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Kent 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.233. Kerr County

Sec. 26.233.  KERR COUNTY.  (a)  The terms of the County Court of Kerr County 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.234. Kimble County

Sec. 26.234.  KIMBLE COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Kimble 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.235. King County

Sec. 26.235.  KING COUNTY.  The County Court of King County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court, the general criminal jurisdiction of a county court, and jurisdiction over cases and proceedings involving protective orders but has no other civil jurisdiction.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1495, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1075 (H.B. 3321), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.238. Knox County

Sec. 26.238.  KNOX COUNTY.  The County Court of Knox County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court, the general criminal jurisdiction of a county court, and jurisdiction over cases and proceedings involving protective orders but has no other civil jurisdiction.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1148, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1075 (H.B. 3321), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.240. Lamb County

Sec. 26.240.  LAMB COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Lamb 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.241. Lampasas County

Sec. 26.241.  LAMPASAS COUNTY.  (a)  The terms of the County Court of Lampasas County begin on the second Mondays in January, April, July, and October and continue until the business is completed.
(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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.244. Lee County

Sec. 26.244.  LEE COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Lee 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.252. Lubbock County

Sec. 26.252.  LUBBOCK COUNTY.  The County Court of Lubbock 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.253. Lynn County

Sec. 26.253.  LYNN COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Lynn 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.256. Mcmullen County

Sec. 26.256.  MCMULLEN COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of McMullen 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.258. Marion County

Sec. 26.258.  MARION COUNTY.  The County Court of Marion 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.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 187, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.260. Mason County

Sec. 26.260.  MASON COUNTY.  The County Court of Mason County has:
(1)  the general jurisdiction of a probate court;
(2)  juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b);  and
(3)  original and appellate jurisdiction in all matters over which county courts have jurisdiction under the constitution and general laws of this state.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.28(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.261. Matagorda County

Sec. 26.261.  MATAGORDA COUNTY.  (a)  The terms of the County Court of Matagorda County begin on the third Mondays in February, May, August, and November and continue 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.264. Menard County

Sec. 26.264.  MENARD COUNTY.  (a)  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Menard 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.
(b)  The terms of the county court begin on the first Mondays in January, May, August, and November and continue for six weeks or until the business is completed.  The commissioners court may change the court terms under Section 26.002.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.267. Mills County

Sec. 26.267.  MILLS COUNTY.  The County Court of Mills 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.268. Mitchell County

Sec. 26.268.  MITCHELL COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Mitchell 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.272. Morris County

Sec. 26.272.  MORRIS COUNTY.  The County Court of Morris 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.274. Nacogdoches County

Sec. 26.274.  NACOGDOCHES COUNTY.  The County Court of Nacogdoches County has no probate, criminal, or civil jurisdiction except juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b).
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.275. Navarro County

Sec. 26.275.  NAVARRO COUNTY.  The County Court of Navarro 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.278. Nueces County

Sec. 26.278.  NUECES COUNTY.  The County Court of Nueces 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.280. Oldham County

Sec. 26.280.  OLDHAM COUNTY.  (a)  The terms of the County Court of Oldham County begin on the fourth Mondays in February, May, August, and November and continue 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.285. Parmer County

Sec. 26.285.  PARMER COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Parmer 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.291. Randall County

Sec. 26.291.  RANDALL COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Randall 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.292. Reagan County

Sec. 26.292.  REAGAN COUNTY.  In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Reagan 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts › Subchapter E. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 26.294. Red River County

Sec. 26.294.  RED RIVER COUNTY.  (a)  The County Court of Red River County has:
(1)  the general jurisdiction of a probate court;
(2)  jurisdiction to enter orders providing for the support of deserted wives or children, pendente lite, and to punish violations of those orders;
(3)  juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b);  and
(4)  original criminal jurisdiction.
(b)  The county court has no other civil jurisdiction or appellate criminal jurisdiction.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.