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2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0102. Austin County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0102.  AUSTIN COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.  (a)  In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, a county court at law in Austin County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in family law cases and proceedings.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(3), eff. January 1, 2012.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(3), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  The judge of a county court at law shall be paid an annual salary that is at least equal to 75 percent of the annual salary paid by the state to a district judge in the county.  The salary shall be paid by the county treasurer on order of the commissioners court.  The judge is entitled to travel expenses and necessary office expenses including administrative and clerical personnel, in the same manner as is allowed the county judge.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(3), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)  The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in family law cases and proceedings, and the county clerk serves as clerk of the court in all other cases.  The district clerk shall establish a separate docket for a county court at law.  The commissioners court may employ the assistant district attorneys, deputy sheriffs, and bailiffs necessary to serve a county court at law.
(h)  If a family law case or proceeding is tried before a jury, the jury shall be composed of 12 members; in all other cases the jury shall be composed of six members except as provided by the constitution, Section 25.0007(c), or other law.
(i)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(3), eff. January 1, 2012.
(j)  Repealed by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 861, Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 1989.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 861, Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 1989;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 11, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.12, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(3), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 696 (S.B. 2342), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2020.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0131. Bastrop County

Sec. 25.0131.  BASTROP COUNTY.  Bastrop County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Bastrop County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0132. Bastrop County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0132.  BASTROP COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.  (a)  In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, a county court at law in Bastrop County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in family law cases and proceedings.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
(c)  The judge of a county court at law shall be paid an annual salary paid out of the county treasury that does not exceed 90 percent of the salary paid by the state to a district judge in the county.  The judge is entitled to travel expenses and necessary office expenses, including administrative and clerical help, in the same manner as the county judge.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(4), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in family law cases and proceedings, and the county clerk serves as clerk of the court in all other cases.  The district clerk shall establish a separate docket for a county court at law.
(f)   If a family law case or proceeding is tried before a jury, the jury shall be composed of 12 members.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(4), eff. January 1, 2012.
(h)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(4), eff. January 1, 2012.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 12, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.13, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(4), eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0151. Bee County

Sec. 25.0151.  BEE COUNTY.  Bee County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Bee County.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 702, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0152. Bee County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0152.  BEE COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.  (a)  In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, a county court at law in Bee County has:
(1)  concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in family law cases and proceedings;  and
(2)  notwithstanding any law granting exclusive jurisdiction to the district court, concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in criminal cases.
(b)  A county court at law has concurrent jurisdiction with the justice court in all criminal matters prescribed by law for justice courts.  This subsection does not affect the right of appeal to a county court at law from a justice court where the right of appeal to the county court exists by law.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(5), eff. January 1, 2012.
(d)  The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in matters of concurrent jurisdiction with the district court, and the county clerk shall serve as clerk of a county court at law in all other cases.  The commissioners court shall provide the deputy clerks, bailiffs, and other personnel necessary to operate a county court at law.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(5), eff. January 1, 2012.
(f)  A judge of a county court at law in Bee County 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.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 702, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(5), eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0161. Bell County

Sec. 25.0161.  BELL COUNTY.  Bell County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law No. 1 of Bell County;
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Bell County;  and
(3)  County Court at Law No. 3 of Bell County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 366, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0162. Bell County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0162.  BELL COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.  (a)  The judge of County Court at Law No. 3 of Bell County is prohibited from being assigned under Chapter 74 as a visiting judge in Bexar, Dallas, Ector, Fort Bend, Harris, Jefferson, Lubbock, Midland, Tarrant, or Travis County.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(6), eff. January 1, 2012.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
(e)  The judge of a county court at law shall be paid an annual salary in an amount not to exceed the salary set by the commissioners court for the county judge.  The salary shall be paid out of the county treasury on order of the commissioners court.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(6), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(6), eff. January 1, 2012.
(h)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(6), eff. January 1, 2012.
(i)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(6), eff. January 1, 2012.
(j)  Section 25.0011 does not apply to a county court at law in Bell County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 366, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(6), eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0171. Bexar County

Sec. 25.0171.  BEXAR COUNTY.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 42, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(b)  Bexar County has the following county courts at law:
(1)  County Court at Law No. 1 of Bexar County, Texas;
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Bexar County, Texas;
(3)  County Court at Law No. 3 of Bexar County, Texas;
(4)  County Court at Law No. 4 of Bexar County, Texas;
(5)  County Court at Law No. 5 of Bexar County, Texas;
(6)  County Court at Law No. 6 of Bexar County, Texas;
(7)  County Court at Law No. 7 of Bexar County, Texas;
(8)  County Court at Law No. 8 of Bexar County, Texas;
(9)  County Court at Law No. 9 of Bexar County, Texas;
(10)  County Court at Law No. 10 of Bexar County, Texas;
(11)  County Court at Law No. 11 of Bexar County, Texas;
(12)  County Court at Law No. 12 of Bexar County, Texas;
(13)  County Court at Law No. 13 of Bexar County, Texas;
(14)  County Court at Law No. 14 of Bexar County, Texas; and
(15)  County Court at Law No. 15 of Bexar County, Texas.
(c)  Bexar County also has the following statutory probate courts:
(1)  Probate Court No. 1 of Bexar County, Texas;
(2)  Probate Court No. 2 of Bexar County, Texas; and
(3)  Probate Court No. 3 of Bexar County, Texas.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 410, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 42, Sec. 1, 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1072 (H.B. 4741), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1103 (H.B. 4833), Sec. 9(a), eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3474), Sec. 2.004(a), eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0201. Bosque County

Sec. 25.0201.  BOSQUE COUNTY.  Bosque County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Bosque County.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 239 (S.B. 2229), Sec. 1, eff. October 1, 2009.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1103 (H.B. 4833), Sec. 10(a), eff. October 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0202. Bosque County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0202.  BOSQUE COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.
(a)  In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, a county court at law in Bosque County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in:
(1)  family law cases and proceedings;
(2)  contested probate matters under Section 32.003, Estates Code; and
(3)  felony cases transferred from the district court to conduct arraignments, pretrial hearings, and motions to adjudicate or revoke and to accept guilty pleas.
(b)  The County Court at Law of Bosque County has primary jurisdiction over juvenile matters.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(9), eff. January 1, 2012.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(9), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  The judge of a county court at law shall be paid as provided by Section 25.0005.  The judge's salary shall be paid out of the county treasury on order of the commissioners court.  Notwithstanding any other law, the judge is entitled to necessary office and operational expenses, including administrative and clerical personnel, on the approval of the commissioners court.  Administrative and clerical personnel to which a judge is entitled on approval under this subsection includes a court coordinator, court reporter, and bailiff.
(f)  If a family law case or proceeding is tried before a jury, the jury shall be composed of 12 members.  In all other cases, except as otherwise required by law, the jury shall be composed of six members.
(g)  In matters of concurrent jurisdiction, including transferred felony proceedings, the judge of a county court at law and the district judge may exchange benches, transfer cases, assign each other to hear cases in accordance with orders signed and approved by the judges, and otherwise manage their respective dockets under local administrative rules.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 239 (S.B. 2229), Sec. 1, eff. October 1, 2009.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1103 (H.B. 4833), Sec. 10(a), eff. October 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.14, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(9), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 22.026, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 2.01(a), eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 696 (S.B. 2342), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2020.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 9.001, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0211. Bowie County

Sec. 25.0211.  BOWIE COUNTY.  Bowie County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Bowie County.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1144, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0212. Bowie County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0212.  BOWIE COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.  (a)  In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law and except as limited by Subsection (b), a county court at law in Bowie County has, concurrent with the district court, the jurisdiction provided by the constitution and by general law for district courts.
(b)  A county court at law does not have jurisdiction of:
(1)  felony criminal matters;
(2)  suits on behalf of the state to recover penalties or escheated property;
(3)  misdemeanors involving official misconduct;
(4)  contested elections; or
(5)  civil cases in which the matter in controversy exceeds $200,000, excluding interest, statutory or punitive damages and penalties, and attorney's fees and costs, as alleged on the face of the petition.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(10), eff. January 1, 2012.
(d)  The judge of a county court at law shall be paid an annual salary that is at least equal to 60 percent, but does not exceed 80 percent, of the annual salary that is paid to a district judge in Bowie County, including any supplements or contributions payable by the state or Bowie County.  The salary shall be paid from the same fund and in the same manner as other county officials in Bowie County are paid.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(10), eff. January 1, 2012.
(f)  The commissioners court may authorize the judge of a county court at law to set the official court reporter's salary.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(10), eff. January 1, 2012.
(h)  The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in matters of concurrent jurisdiction with the district courts, and the county clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in all other matters.  Each clerk shall establish a separate docket for a county court at law.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1144, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.15, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(10), eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0221. Brazoria County

Sec. 25.0221.  BRAZORIA COUNTY.  Brazoria County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law No. 1 and Probate Court of Brazoria County;
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 and Probate Court of Brazoria County;
(3)  County Court at Law No. 3 and Probate Court of Brazoria County; and
(4)  County Court at Law No. 4 and Probate Court of Brazoria County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 229 (H.B. 3489), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0231. Brazos County

Sec. 25.0231.  BRAZOS COUNTY.  Brazos County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law No. 1 of Brazos County; and
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Brazos County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 8.06(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0232. Brazos County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0232.  BRAZOS COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.  (a)  In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, a county court at law in Brazos County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in family law cases and proceedings.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(12), eff. January 1, 2012.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(12), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  The judge of a county court at law shall be paid an annual salary that is at least equal to the amount paid the county judge.  The salary shall be paid from the same fund and in the same manner as other county officials are paid.  The judge is entitled to travel and necessary office expenses, including administrative and clerical assistance, in the same manner as the county judge.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(12), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)  The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in matters of concurrent jurisdiction with the district court, and the county clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in all other cases.
(h)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(12), eff. January 1, 2012.
(i)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(12), eff. January 1, 2012.
(j)  Section 25.0008 does not apply to a county court at law in Brazos County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 14, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(12), eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0271. Brown County

Sec. 25.0271.  BROWN COUNTY.  Brown County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Brown County.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 513, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 27, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0272. Brown County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0272.  BROWN COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.  (a)  In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, a county court at law of Brown County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in:
(1)  family law cases and proceedings;  and
(2)  felony criminal cases.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(13), eff. January 1, 2012.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(13), eff. January 1, 2012.
(d)  The salary of a judge of a county court at law shall be set by the commissioners court in accordance with law and shall be paid out of the county treasury on orders from the commissioners court.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(13), eff. January 1, 2012.
(f)  The district clerk serves as the clerk of a county court at law in matters in which the county court at law has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court.  The county clerk serves as the clerk of a county court at law in all other matters.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 513, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 27, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(13), eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0291. Burnet County

Sec. 25.0291.  BURNET COUNTY.  Burnet County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Burnet County.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1003, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0292. Burnet County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0292.  BURNET COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (k), in addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, a county court at law in Burnet County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in family law cases and proceedings, including juvenile cases.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(14), eff. January 1, 2012.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(14), eff. January 1, 2012.
(d)  The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in matters of concurrent jurisdiction with the district court.  The county clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in all other cases.  The district clerk shall establish a separate docket for each county court at law.
(e)  Except as provided by Subsection (f), a judge of a county court at law shall be paid an annual salary set by the commissioners court in an amount that is at least equal to the amount that is $1,000 less than the total annual salary, including contributions and supplements, received by a district judge in the county.  The salary of the judge shall be paid in equal monthly installments out of the county treasury by the commissioners court.
(f)  The Commissioners Court of Burnet County shall set the salary of each judge of a county court at law who engages in the private practice of law.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(14), eff. January 1, 2012.
(h)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(14), eff. January 1, 2012.
(i)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(14), eff. January 1, 2012.
(j)  The official court reporter of a county court at law is a sworn officer of the court who holds office at the pleasure of the court.  The official court reporter of a county court at law is entitled to receive compensation in an amount that is at least equal to the compensation received by the lowest-paid official court reporter in the district court in the county.  The compensation shall be paid in the same manner as compensation for a district court reporter is paid.
(k)  Section 25.0003(c)(2) does not apply to a county court at law in Burnet County.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1003, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 582, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 616, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1301 (S.B. 600), Sec. 5, eff. October 1, 2007.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(14), eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0301. Caldwell County

Sec. 25.0301.  CALDWELL COUNTY.  Caldwell County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Caldwell County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0302. Caldwell County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0302.  CALDWELL COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.  (a)  In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, a county court at law in Caldwell County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in family law cases and proceedings.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(15), eff. January 1, 2012.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(15), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in family law cases and proceedings, and the county clerk serves as clerk of the court in all other cases and proceedings.  The district clerk shall establish a separate docket for a county court at law.
(f)   If a family law case or proceeding is tried before a jury, the jury shall be composed of 12 members.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(15), eff. January 1, 2012.
(h)  Section 25.0005(b) does not apply to a county court at law in Caldwell County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 15, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.17, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(15), eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0311. Calhoun County

Sec. 25.0311.  CALHOUN COUNTY.  Calhoun County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law No. 1 of Calhoun County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0312. Calhoun County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0312.  CALHOUN COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.  (a)  In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, and except as limited by Subsection (b), a county court at law in Calhoun County has the jurisdiction provided by the constitution and by general law for district courts.
(b)  A county court at law does not have jurisdiction of:
(1)  felony cases other than writs of habeas corpus;
(2)  misdemeanors involving official misconduct;
(3)  contested elections; or
(4)  appeals from county court.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(16), eff. January 1, 2012.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(16), eff. January 1, 2012.
(f)  The salary of the judge of a county court at law shall be paid semimonthly in equal installments by the county treasurer on order of the commissioners court.  The judge is entitled to travel expenses and necessary office expenses, including administrative and clerical assistance, as authorized by the commissioners court.
(g)  The official court reporter of a county court at law is entitled to receive a salary set by the commissioners court.  The salary shall be paid semimonthly by the commissioners court out of funds available for that purpose.
(h), (i) Repealed by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1134, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
(j)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(16), eff. January 1, 2012.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 8.07(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1134, Sec. 1 to 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.18, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(16), eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0331. Cameron County

Sec. 25.0331.  CAMERON COUNTY.
(a)  Cameron County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law No. 1 of Cameron County;
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Cameron County;
(3)  County Court at Law No. 3 of Cameron County; and
(4)  County Court at Law No. 5 of Cameron County.
(a-1)  Cameron County has one statutory probate court, the Probate Court No. 1 of Cameron County.
(b)  The county courts at law of Cameron County sit in Brownsville.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1444, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1139), Sec. 3.01(a), eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3474), Sec. 2.006(a), eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0332. Cameron County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0332.  CAMERON COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.
(a)  In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, a county court at law in Cameron County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in civil cases in which the amount in controversy exceeds $500 but does not exceed $1 million, excluding interest.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3474), Sec. 2.007(c), eff. September 1, 2023.
(c)  An appeal or writ of error may not be taken to a court of appeals from a final judgment of a county court at law if:
(1)  the court had original or appellate jurisdiction with the justice court;  and
(2)  the judgment or amount in controversy does not exceed $100, excluding interest and costs.
(d)  Appeals from the justice court and other inferior courts in Cameron County must be made directly to a county court at law.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(17), eff. January 1, 2012.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(17), eff. January 1, 2012.
(h)  The judge of a county court at law shall be paid an annual salary that does not exceed 90 percent of the amount paid district judges in the county.  The salary shall be paid out of the county treasury on orders of the commissioners court.
(i)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(17), eff. January 1, 2012.
(j)  The county clerk may appoint a deputy to attend the county courts at law.
(k)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(17), eff. January 1, 2012.
(l)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(17), eff. January 1, 2012.
(m)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(17), eff. January 1, 2012.
(n)  Section 25.0006(a) does not apply to County Court at Law No. 1 of Cameron County.  Section 25.0008 does not apply to County Court at Law No. 2 of Cameron County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 688, Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 1991;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1444, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 777, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(17), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1139), Sec. 3.01(b), eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3474), Sec. 2.007(a), eff. September 1, 2023.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3474), Sec. 2.007(c), eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0333. Cameron County Probate Court Provisions

Sec. 25.0333.  CAMERON COUNTY PROBATE COURT PROVISIONS.  (a) A statutory probate court in Cameron County has the jurisdiction of a probate court as provided by Section 25.0021.
(b)  A statutory probate court in Cameron County has jurisdiction over mental health cases diverted from the criminal justice system in the county.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3474), Sec. 2.007(b), eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0361. Cass County

Sec. 25.0361.  CASS COUNTY.  Cass County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Cass County.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 16 (S.B. 524), Sec. 1, eff. May 3, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0381. Chambers County

Sec. 25.0381.  CHAMBERS COUNTY.  Chambers County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Chambers County.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 2.02(a), eff. January 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0382. Chambers County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0382.  CHAMBERS COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.  (a)  In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, a county court at law in Chambers County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in:
(1)  arraignments, pleas, and pretrial motions for felony cases; and
(2)  family law cases and proceedings.
(b)  In matters of concurrent jurisdiction, a judge of a county court at law and a judge of a district court in Chambers County may transfer cases between the courts in the same manner that judges of district courts may transfer cases under Section 24.003.
(c)  The judge of a county court at law shall be paid an annual salary in an amount at least equal to the amount that is $1,000 less than the total annual salary, including supplements, received by a district judge in the county.  The salary shall be paid out of the county treasury on order of the commissioners court.
(d)  The judge of a county court at law is entitled to travel expenses and necessary office expenses, including administrative and clerical help, in the same manner as a district judge in the county.
(e)  The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in matters of concurrent jurisdiction with the district court other than misdemeanor cases and probate matters and proceedings.  The county clerk serves as clerk for all other cases.  Each clerk shall establish a separate docket for a county court at law.  The commissioners court may employ as many deputy sheriffs and bailiffs as are necessary to serve the court.
(f)  If a case or proceeding in which a county court at law has concurrent jurisdiction with a district court is tried before a jury, the jury shall be composed of 12 members.  In all other cases, the jury shall be composed of six members.
(g)  The judge of a county court at law may, instead of appointing an official court reporter, contract for the services of a court reporter under guidelines established by the commissioners court.
(h)  The laws governing the drawing, selection, service, and pay of jurors for county courts apply to a county court at law.  Jurors regularly impaneled for a week by the district court may, on a request of a judge of the county court at law, be made available and shall serve for the week in a county court at law.
(i)  A county court at law has the same terms of court as a district court in Chambers County.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 2.02(a), eff. January 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0391. Cherokee County

Sec. 25.0391.  CHEROKEE COUNTY.  (a)  Cherokee County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Cherokee County.
(b)  A county court at law of Cherokee County sits in Rusk.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0392. Cherokee County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0392.  CHEROKEE COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.  (a)  In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, a county court at law in Cherokee County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in family law cases and proceedings.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(19), eff. January 1, 2012.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(19), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  The salary of the judge of a county court at law shall be paid out of the county treasury by the commissioners court.  The judge is entitled to travel expenses and necessary office expenses, including administrative and clerical assistance, in the same manner as is allowed the county judge.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(19), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)  The district clerk serves as clerk of the court in family law cases and proceedings and the county clerk serves as clerk for all other cases.  The district clerk shall establish a separate docket for a county court at law.  The commissioners court may employ as many deputy sheriffs and bailiffs as are necessary to serve the court.
(h)  The judge of a county court at law may appoint an official court reporter or the judge may contract for the services of a court reporter under guidelines established by the commissioners court.
(i)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(19), eff. January 1, 2012.
(j)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(19), eff. January 1, 2012.
(k)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(19), eff. January 1, 2012.
(l)  An appeal from a justice court or other court of inferior jurisdiction must be made directly to a county court at law or the county court unless otherwise provided by law.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 16, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(19), eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0451. Collin County

Sec. 25.0451.  COLLIN COUNTY.  (a)  Collin County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law No. 1 of Collin County;
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Collin County;
(3)  County Court at Law No. 3 of Collin County;
(4)  County Court at Law No. 4 of Collin County;
(5)  County Court at Law No. 5 of Collin County;
(6)  County Court at Law No. 6 of Collin County; and
(7)  County Court at Law No. 7 of Collin County.
(b)  Collin County has one statutory probate court, the Probate Court No. 1 of Collin County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 504, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 45, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 692, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 377, Sec. 1(a), eff. Jan. 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1139), Sec. 3.02(a), eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0452. Collin County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0452.  COLLIN COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.  (a)  The salary of a judge of a county court at law shall be paid out of the county treasury on orders of the commissioners court.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(20), eff. January 1, 2012.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(20), eff. January 1, 2012.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(20), eff. January 1, 2012.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 504, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 692, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(20), eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0453. Collin County Statutory Probate Court Provisions

Sec. 25.0453.  COLLIN COUNTY STATUTORY PROBATE COURT PROVISIONS.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(21), eff. January 1, 2012.
(b)  The salary of a judge of a statutory probate court shall be paid out of the county treasury on orders of the commissioners court.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(21), eff. January 1, 2012.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(21), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(21), eff. January 1, 2012.
(f)  A statutory probate court has the general jurisdiction of a probate court as provided by Section 25.0021.
(g)  The judge of a statutory probate court may, unless a party objects, provide that a proceeding be recorded by a good quality electronic recording device instead of by a court reporter.  A stenographic record of an electronically recorded proceeding is not required except on order of the judge.  If a recording device is used, the court reporter is not required to be present to certify the record.  The judge may designate one or more persons to act as the court recorder and shall assign to a court recorder the duties and responsibilities necessary to act in that capacity.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 692, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(21), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 559 (S.B. 677), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0481. Comal County

Sec. 25.0481.  COMAL COUNTY.  Comal County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law No. 1 of Comal County;
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Comal County; and
(3)  County Court at Law No. 3 of Comal County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 377, Sec. 2(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 2.03(a), eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0482. Comal County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0482.  COMAL COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.  (a)  In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, a county court at law in Comal County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in family law cases and proceedings.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(22), eff. January 1, 2012.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(22), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(22), eff. January 1, 2012.
(f)  The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law for family law cases and proceedings, and the county clerk serves as clerk for all other cases and proceedings.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(22), eff. January 1, 2012.
(h)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(22), eff. January 1, 2012.
(i)  Section 25.0005(b) does not apply to a county court at law in Comal County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 17, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.20, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(22), eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.0511. Cooke County

Sec. 25.0511.  COOKE COUNTY.  Cooke County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Cooke County.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 535, Sec. 1, eff. Dec. 1, 2001.