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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 25.0512. Cooke County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0512.  COOKE 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 Cooke County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in family law cases and proceedings.
(b)  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.
(c)  The judge of a county court at law shall be paid annual compensation equal to the annual compensation, including all supplements, paid from any public source to a district judge in the county.  The salary of the judge of a county court at law shall be paid in equal installments at least monthly.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(23), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  A court officer appointed by the judge of a county court at law shall be sworn by the judge by an oath in the general form provided by law for appointed officials.  The judge shall modify the oath to apply to the particular officer and duties or to conform to any statutory oath required for the particular position.
(f)  An official court reporter of a county court at law may be paid:
(1)  annual compensation equal to the annual compensation paid the official court reporters serving each district court in Cooke County;  and
(2)  any longevity pay to which the reporter is entitled under a county compensation program.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(23), eff. January 1, 2012.
(h)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(23), eff. January 1, 2012.
(i)  The judges of each district court and county court at law in Cooke County may enter joint local administrative orders providing for the exchange of benches in cases in which a district court and county court at law have concurrent jurisdiction.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 535, Sec. 1, eff. Dec. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(23), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 2.04, 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 25.0521. Coryell County

Sec. 25.0521.  CORYELL COUNTY.  Coryell County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Coryell 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 25.0522. Coryell County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0522.  CORYELL 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 Coryell County has:
(1)  concurrent with the county court, the probate jurisdiction provided by general law for county courts;  and
(2)  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)(24), 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)(24), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  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.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(24), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(24), eff. January 1, 2012.
(h)  Sections 25.0007 and 25.0011 do not apply to a county court at law in Coryell County.
(i)  Notwithstanding Section 25.0521, the County Court at Law of Coryell County is created October 1, 1992, or on an earlier date determined by the commissioners court by an order entered in its minutes.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 18, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(24), 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 25.0591. Dallas County

Sec. 25.0591.  DALLAS COUNTY.  (a)  Dallas County has the following county courts at law:
(1)  County Court of Dallas County at Law No. 1;
(2)  County Court of Dallas County at Law No. 2;
(3)  County Court of Dallas County at Law Number 3;
(4)  County Court of Dallas County at Law Number 4;  and
(5)  County Court of Dallas County at Law No. 5.
(b)  Dallas County has the following county criminal courts:
(1)  County Criminal Court of Dallas County, Texas;
(2)  County Criminal Court No. 2 of Dallas County, Texas;
(3)  County Criminal Court No. 3 of Dallas County, Texas;
(4)  County Criminal Court Number Four of Dallas County, Texas;
(5)  County Criminal Court Number Five of Dallas County, Texas;
(6)  County Criminal Court Number 6 of Dallas County, Texas;
(7)  County Criminal Court Number 7 of Dallas County, Texas;
(8)  County Criminal Court No. 8 of Dallas County, Texas;
(9)  County Criminal Court No. 9 of Dallas County, Texas;
(10)  County Criminal Court No. 10 of Dallas County, Texas;  and
(11)  County Criminal Court No. 11 of Dallas County, Texas.
(c)  Dallas County has the following county criminal courts of appeals:
(1)  County Criminal Court of Appeals of Dallas County, Texas;  and
(2)  County Criminal Court of Appeals No. 2 of Dallas County, Texas.
(d)  Dallas County has the following statutory probate courts:
(1)  Probate Court of Dallas County;
(2)  Probate Court Number 2 of Dallas County;  and
(3)  Probate Court Number 3 of Dallas County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1315, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
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 25.0593. Dallas County Criminal Court Provisions

Sec. 25.0593.  DALLAS COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT PROVISIONS.  (a)  A county criminal court in Dallas County has the criminal jurisdiction, original and appellate, provided by the constitution and law for county courts and concurrent jurisdiction with county courts at law for Dallas County to hear appeals of the suspension of driver's licenses and original proceedings regarding occupational driver's licenses.
(b)  The County Criminal Court No. 11 of Dallas County, Texas, shall give preference to cases designated by an order signed by a majority of the judges of the county criminal courts of Dallas County.
(c)  A judge of a county criminal court shall be paid an annual salary that is not less than $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 by the commissioners court.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(26), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  A county criminal court or its judge may issue writs of habeas corpus and grant injunctions for the enforcement of the penal laws in cases in which the offense charged is within the jurisdiction of the court or any court or tribunal of inferior jurisdiction.  A county criminal court or its judge may punish for contempt as prescribed by general law.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(26), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(26), eff. January 1, 2012.
(h)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(26), eff. January 1, 2012.
(i)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(26), eff. January 1, 2012.
(j)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(26), eff. January 1, 2012.
(k)  The official court reporter of a county criminal court is not required to take testimony in a case unless the judge or a party demands that testimony be taken.
(l)  The official court reporter of County Criminal Court No. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 of Dallas County, Texas, is entitled to receive the same fees and salary as a district court reporter.
(m)  Sections 25.0003(a) and (c) do not apply to a county criminal court in Dallas County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 5, Sec. 2(a), eff. March 22, 1989;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 186, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1315, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(26), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (S.B. 346), Sec. 4.08, eff. January 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 25.0594. Dallas County Criminal Court of Appeals Provisions

Sec. 25.0594.  DALLAS COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT OF APPEALS PROVISIONS.  (a)  A county criminal court of appeals in Dallas County has:
(1)  sole jurisdiction in the county of all appeals from criminal convictions for violation of state law or municipal ordinances of municipalities located in the county in justice courts, municipal courts, or municipal courts of record in the county;  and
(2)  concurrent criminal original and appellate jurisdiction in the county as provided by the constitution and by law for county courts.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
(c)  A judge of a county criminal court of appeals shall be paid an annual salary that is not less than $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 by the commissioners court.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(27), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(27), eff. January 1, 2012.
(f)  A county criminal court of appeals or its judge may issue writs of habeas corpus and grant injunctions for the enforcement of the penal laws in cases in which the offense charged is within the jurisdiction of the court or any court or tribunal of inferior jurisdiction.  The court or its judge may punish for contempt as prescribed by general law.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(27), eff. January 1, 2012.
(h)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(27), eff. January 1, 2012.
(i)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(27), eff. January 1, 2012.
(j)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(27), eff. January 1, 2012.
(k)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(27), eff. January 1, 2012.
(l)  The official court reporter of a county criminal court of appeals is not required to take testimony in a case in which neither party nor the judge demands it.
(m)  The official court reporter of a county criminal court of appeals is entitled to receive the same fees and salary as a district court reporter.
(n)  Sections 25.0003(a) and (c) do not apply to a county criminal court of appeals in Dallas County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 5, Sec. 2(b), eff. March 22, 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. 4.50(a)(27), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (S.B. 346), Sec. 4.09, eff. January 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 25.0595. Dallas County Probate Courts

Sec. 25.0595.  DALLAS COUNTY PROBATE COURTS.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 635, Sec. 3(2), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
(b)  The Probate Court No. 3 of Dallas County has primary responsibility for mental illness proceedings.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(28), eff. January 1, 2012.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(28), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 95, Sec. 2, eff. May 16, 1995.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(28), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(28), eff. January 1, 2012.
(h)  A judge of a statutory probate court shall be paid an annual salary not less than the total annual salary, including supplements, received by a district judge in the county.  Each statutory probate court judge is entitled to receive the same amount of compensation.  The commissioners court shall pay the salary out of the county treasury.
(i)  Section 25.0027 does not apply to a statutory probate court in Dallas County.
(j)  In addition to the uses authorized by Section 135.159, Local Government Code, fees collected under Section 135.102, Local Government Code, and deposited into the judicial education and support fund may be used by Dallas County for providing staff for the statutory probate courts and for court-related purposes for the support of the statutory probate courts.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 394, Sec. 3 eff. Aug. 26, 1991;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 8, eff. Oct. 1, 1991;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 389, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 95, Sec. 2, eff. May 16, 1995;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 426, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 635, Sec. 3(2), eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 9.001(d), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(28), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 472 (S.B. 41), Sec. 2.07, eff. January 1, 2022.
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 25.0631. Denton County

Sec. 25.0631.  DENTON COUNTY.  (a)  Denton County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law No. 1 of Denton County;
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Denton County;
(3)  County Criminal Court No. 1 of Denton County;
(4)  County Criminal Court No. 2 of Denton County;
(5)  County Criminal Court No. 3 of Denton County;
(6)  County Criminal Court No. 4 of Denton County;  and
(7)  County Criminal Court No. 5 of Denton County.
(b)  Denton County has the following statutory probate courts:
(1)  Probate Court of Denton County; and
(2)  Probate Court Number 2 of Denton County.
(c)  The statutory county courts of Denton County sit in the county seat or at another location in the county as assigned by the local administrative statutory county court judge.  The statutory probate courts of Denton County sit in the county seat and may conduct docket matters at other locations in the county as the statutory probate court judges consider necessary for the protection of wards or mental health respondents or as otherwise provided by law.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 328, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1109, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 557, Sec. 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2000;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 267, Sec. 1, eff. May 22, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 536, Sec. 1, eff. May 1, 2002.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 934 (H.B. 3774), Sec. 2.04(a), eff. January 1, 2022.
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 25.0633. Denton County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0633.  DENTON COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.  (a)  The County Court at Law No. 1 of Denton County shall give preference to juvenile matters under Chapter 25 and Title 3, Family Code, and the ancillary and pendent jurisdiction necessary to enforce orders of the court in juvenile matters.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 267, Sec. 2, eff. May 22, 2001.
(c)  Notwithstanding Section 25.0003, the County Court at Law No. 1 of Denton County does not have jurisdiction over civil, civil appellate, probate, or mental health matters or over family law cases and proceedings other than juvenile proceedings.
(d)  If the juvenile board designates the County Court at Law No. 1 of Denton County as the juvenile court of the county, the court shall give first preference to juvenile matters and second preference to criminal appeals from convictions in justice or municipal courts.  Notwithstanding Chapter 53, Family Code, the criminal district attorney of Denton County is the designated official to receive all felony grade referrals regarding juveniles.  If the court is not designated as the juvenile court, the court shall give first preference to criminal appeals cases and second preference to misdemeanor criminal matters.
(e)  The County Court at Law No. 2 of Denton County has jurisdiction:
(1)  over all civil causes and proceedings, original and appellate, prescribed by law for county courts; and
(2)  regardless of the amount in controversy sought, over:
(A)  eminent domain cases as provided by Section 21.001, Property Code, for statutory county courts; and
(B)  direct and inverse condemnation cases.
(f)  The County Court at Law No. 2 of Denton County does not have jurisdiction over:
(1)  causes and proceedings concerning roads, bridges, and public highways;
(2)  the general administration of county business that is within the jurisdiction of the commissioners court of each county;  or
(3)  criminal causes and proceedings.
(g)  The County Court at Law No. 2 of Denton County has the jurisdiction provided by general law for county courts, statutory county courts, or district courts over civil penalties and forfeitures, including bail bond forfeitures and escheats, regardless of the amount in controversy or remedy sought.
(h)  Appeals in all cases from judgments and orders of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Denton County are to the court of appeals as provided for an appeal from a district or county court.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 328, Sec. 3, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 267, Sec. 2, eff. May 22, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 536, Sec. 2, eff. May 1, 2002.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 934 (H.B. 3774), Sec. 2.04(c), 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 25.0634. Denton County Criminal Court Provisions

Sec. 25.0634.  DENTON COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT PROVISIONS.  (a)  In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, the county criminal courts of Denton County have felony jurisdiction concurrent with the district court over matters involving intoxication arising by a true bill of indictment by a grand jury charging one or more offenses under Chapter 49, Penal Code.  The jurisdiction provided by this subsection shall be exercised on assignment by a district judge, by the local administrative district judge, or the regional presiding judge after the return of the true bill of indictment.
(b)  A county criminal court has no jurisdiction over civil, civil appellate, probate, or mental health matters.
(c), (d) Repealed by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 267, Sec. 2, eff. May 22, 2001.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 328, Sec. 3, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 267, Sec. 2, eff. May 22, 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 25.0635. Denton County Statutory Probate Court Provisions

Sec. 25.0635.  DENTON COUNTY STATUTORY PROBATE COURT PROVISIONS.  (a)  A statutory probate court in Denton County has the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0021.
(b), (c) Repealed by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 635, Sec. 2(b), eff. May 1, 2002.
(d)  A statutory probate court has jurisdiction, regardless of the amount in controversy or remedy sought, over eminent domain cases as provided by Section 21.001, Property Code, for statutory county courts;  direct and inverse condemnation cases;  adjudication and determination of land titles, whether or not ancillary to eminent domain proceedings;  partition cases;  suits to quiet title;  trespass to try title;  lien foreclosures;  and adjudication of all freehold and leasehold interests, easements, licenses, and boundaries of real property;  with all ancillary or pendent jurisdiction necessary for adjudication of an eminent domain case as provided by Sections 21.002 and 21.003, Property Code.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 328, Sec. 3, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 635, Sec. 2, eff. May 1, 2002.
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 25.0701. Ector County

Sec. 25.0701.  ECTOR COUNTY.  (a)  Ector County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law of Ector County;  and
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Ector County.
(b)  A county court at law sits in Odessa.
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 25.0702. Ector County Court at Law

Sec. 25.0702.  ECTOR COUNTY COURT AT LAW.  (a)  In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, a county court at law in Ector 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)(31), eff. January 1, 2012.
(c)  The fees assessed in a case in which a county court at law has concurrent civil jurisdiction with the district court are the same as the fees that would be assessed in the district court for that case.
(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 that is not more than $1,000 less than the salary paid by the state to a district judge.  The salary shall be paid out of the county treasury, on the order of the commissioners court.
(f)  The judge of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Ector County is entitled to travel expenses and necessary office expenses, including administrative and clerical assistance, in the same manner as is allowed the county judge.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(31), eff. January 1, 2012.
(h)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(31), eff. January 1, 2012.
(i)  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 the court in all other cases.
(j)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(31), eff. January 1, 2012.
(k)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(31), eff. January 1, 2012.
(l)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(31), 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. 8.08(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 1, Sec. 15.05, eff. Jan. 1, 1991;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 20, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1334 (H.B. 4718), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(31), 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 25.0721. Ellis County

Sec. 25.0721.  ELLIS COUNTY.  Ellis County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  the County Court at Law No. 1 of Ellis County;
(2)  the County Court at Law No. 2 of Ellis County; and
(3)  the County Court at Law No. 3 of Ellis County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 461, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 2.05(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 25.0722. Ellis County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0722.  ELLIS 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 Ellis 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)(32), eff. January 1, 2012.
(c)  The county courts at law of Ellis County have concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in civil cases regardless of the amount in controversy.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(32), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  The judge of a county court at law shall be paid an annual salary that is not less than 90 percent of the annual salary of a district judge in the county.  The salary shall be paid from the county treasury 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 the county judge.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(32), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)  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.  The district clerk shall establish a separate docket for a county court at law.  The commissioners court may employ as many assistant district attorneys, deputy sheriffs, and bailiffs as are necessary to serve the court.
(h)  The official court reporter of a county court at law is entitled to compensation set by the commissioners court at an amount at least equal to the compensation paid to the court reporter of a district court in Ellis County.
(i)  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.
(j)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(32), eff. January 1, 2012.
(k)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(32), eff. January 1, 2012.
(l)  Section 25.0008 does not apply to a county court at law in Ellis 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. 21, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 461, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(32), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 696 (S.B. 2342), Sec. 9, 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 25.0731. El Paso County

Sec. 25.0731.  EL PASO COUNTY.  (a)  El Paso County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law No. 1 of El Paso County, Texas;
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of El Paso County, Texas;
(3)  County Court at Law No. 3 of El Paso County, Texas;
(4)  County Court at Law No. 4 of El Paso County, Texas;
(5)  County Court at Law No. 5 of El Paso County, Texas;
(6)  County Court at Law No. 6 of El Paso County, Texas;
(7)  County Court at Law No. 7 of El Paso County, Texas;
(8)  County Criminal Court at Law No. 1 of El Paso County, Texas;
(9)  County Criminal Court at Law No. 2 of El Paso County, Texas;
(10)  County Criminal Court at Law No. 3 of El Paso County, Texas; and
(11)  County Criminal Court at Law No. 4 of El Paso County, Texas.
(b)  El Paso County has the following statutory probate courts:
(1)   the Probate Court No. 1 of El Paso County, Texas; and
(2)  the Probate Court No. 2 of El Paso County, Texas.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1074, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 512, Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 1991;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 139, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 662 (H.B. 3475), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1122 (H.B. 4008), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
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 25.0733. El Paso County Probate Court Provisions

Sec. 25.0733.  EL PASO COUNTY PROBATE COURT PROVISIONS.  (a)  Sections 25.0732(q) and (r), relating to county courts at law in El Paso County, apply to a statutory probate court in El Paso County.
(b)  The Probate Court No. 2 of El Paso County has primary responsibility for mental illness proceedings and for all administration related to mental illness proceedings, including budget preparation, staff management, and the adoption of administrative policy.  The Probate Court No. 1 of El Paso County has secondary responsibility for mental illness proceedings.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(34), eff. January 1, 2012.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(34), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 635, Sec. 3(2), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(34), eff. January 1, 2012.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 512, Sec. 2, eff. June 13, 1991.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 426, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 635, Sec. 3(2), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 662 (H.B. 3475), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.23, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(34), 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 25.0741. Erath County

Sec. 25.0741.  ERATH COUNTY.  Erath County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Erath County.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 22(a), eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
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 25.0742. Erath County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0742.  ERATH 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 Erath County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in proceedings under Chapter 262, Family Code, in which the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services has assumed the care, custody, and control of a child.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(35), eff. January 1, 2012.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 22(a), eff. Oct. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 902, Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(35), 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 25.0761. Fannin County

Sec. 25.0761.  FANNIN COUNTY.  Fannin County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Fannin County.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 2232), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1103 (H.B. 4833), Sec. 11(a), eff. September 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 25.0762. Fannin County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0762.  FANNIN COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.  (a)  In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law and except as provided by Subsection (b), a county court at law in Fannin County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in:
(1)  family law cases and proceedings, including proceedings under Chapter 262, Family Code; and
(2)  proceedings under Title 3, Family Code.
(b)  A county court at law does not have jurisdiction of proceedings under:
(1)  Section 262.201, Family Code; or
(2)  Section 54.03 or 54.04, Family Code.
(c)  A county court at law shall transfer a family law case or proceeding instituted under Chapter 262, Family Code, from that court to the district court before a hearing governed by Section 262.201, Family Code, is commenced.  A case or proceeding transferred as required by this subsection shall be completed under the same cause number and in the same manner as if the case or proceeding were originally filed in the district court.  The district court may not transfer the case or proceeding back to the county court at law, except as provided by Section 262.203(a), Family Code.
(d)  A county court at law shall transfer a juvenile case or proceeding instituted under Title 3, Family Code, from that court to another court designated as a juvenile court under Section 51.04, Family Code, before a hearing governed by Section 54.03, Family Code, is commenced.  A case or proceeding transferred as required by this subsection shall be completed under the same cause number and in the same manner as if the case or proceeding were originally filed in the juvenile court.  The juvenile court may not transfer the case or proceeding back to the county court at law.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 2232), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1103 (H.B. 4833), Sec. 11(a), eff. September 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 25.0811. Fort Bend County

Sec. 25.0811.  FORT BEND COUNTY.  Fort Bend County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law No. 1 of Fort Bend County;
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Fort Bend County;
(3)  County Court at Law No. 3 of Fort Bend County;
(4)  County Court at Law No. 4 of Fort Bend County;
(5)  County Court at Law No. 5 of Fort Bend County; and
(6)  County Court at Law No. 6 of Fort Bend County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 653, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 278, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1139), Sec. 3.03(a), eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 912 (S.B. 1329), Sec. 3.01(a), eff. January 1, 2018.
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 25.0812. Fort Bend County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0812.  FORT BEND 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 Fort Bend County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in family law cases and proceedings.
(b)  A county court at law is primarily responsible for and shall give preference to:
(1)  cases in which the court's jurisdiction is concurrent with the county court;
(2)  eminent domain proceedings and cases;
(3)  proceedings under Title 3, Family Code;  and
(4)  civil cases in which the amount in controversy does not exceed $20,000, excluding interest.
(c)  A county court at law may enforce an order of the Family District Court for the 328th Judicial District relating to a family law matter.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(36), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(36), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)  The salary of a judge of a county court at law shall be paid from the county treasury on order of the commissioners court in the same manner that county employees are paid.
(h)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(36), eff. January 1, 2012.
(i)  The district clerk serves as clerk of the county courts at law in cases in which the district courts and county courts at law have concurrent jurisdiction, and which have been instituted in the district courts, and the county clerk serves as clerk of the county courts at law in all other cases.
(j)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(36), eff. January 1, 2012.
(k)  If a jury trial is requested in a case of concurrent jurisdiction between the district courts and the county courts at law, and the case was instituted in the district court, the jury shall be composed of 12 members.  In all other cases in which a jury trial is requested in the county courts at law, the jury shall be composed of six members except as provided by the constitution, Section 25.0007(c), or other law.
(l)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(36), eff. January 1, 2012.
(m)  Sections 25.0005(b) and 25.0011 do not apply to a county court at law in Fort Bend 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. 23, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(36), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 696 (S.B. 2342), Sec. 10, 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 25.0861. Galveston County

Sec. 25.0861.  GALVESTON COUNTY.  (a)  Galveston County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court No. 1 of Galveston County;
(2)  County Court No. 2 of Galveston County;  and
(3)  County Court No. 3 of Galveston County.
(b)  Galveston County has one statutory probate court, the Probate Court of Galveston 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. 24, eff. Oct. 1, 1991;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 818, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 904, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 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 25.0881. Gillespie County

Sec. 25.0881.  GILLESPIE COUNTY.  Gillespie County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Gillespie County.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 2.06(a), eff. October 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 25.0882. Gillespie County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0882.  GILLESPIE 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 Gillespie County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in:
(1)  family law cases and proceedings; and
(2)  juvenile law cases and proceedings.
(b)  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.  The commissioners court may employ as many deputy sheriffs and bailiffs as are necessary to serve the court.
(c)  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.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 2.06(a), eff. October 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 25.0931. Grayson County

Sec. 25.0931.  GRAYSON COUNTY.  (a)  Grayson County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law of Grayson County;  and
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Grayson County.
(b)  The county courts at law of Grayson County hold court in the Grayson County Courthouse in Sherman.
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 25.0932. Grayson County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0932.  GRAYSON 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 Grayson County has:
(1)  original concurrent jurisdiction with the justice court in all civil and criminal matters over which the justice court has jurisdiction; and
(2)  concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in family law cases and proceedings.
(b)  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.
(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 judgment or amount in controversy does not exceed $100, excluding interest and costs;  and
(2)  the case is a civil case over which the court at law has appellate or original concurrent jurisdiction with the justice court.
(d)  Appeals from the justice court and other inferior courts in the 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)(38), eff. January 1, 2012.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(38), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
(h)  The judge of a county court at law shall be paid an annual salary that does not exceed the total annual salary received by the county attorney.  The salary shall be paid out of the county treasury on order of the commissioners court.
(i)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(38), eff. January 1, 2012.
(j)  If the judge of a county court at law is disqualified or recused in a pending case, the county judge or the judge of another court at law may sit in the case.
(k)  The official court reporter of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Grayson County is entitled to receive, in addition to transcript fees, fees for statements of facts, and other fees, a salary set by the commissioners court at an amount that does not exceed the salary paid to the official court reporters of the district courts in the county.  The salary shall be paid monthly in the same manner as other county employees' salaries are paid.
(l)  Section 25.0006(a) does not apply to a county court at law in Grayson 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. 8.09(a), eff. Aug. 28, 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. 4.50(a)(38), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3474), Sec. 2.010, 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 25.0941. Gregg County

Sec. 25.0941.  GREGG COUNTY.  (a)  Gregg County has the statutory county courts provided by this section.
(b)  Gregg County has a statutory county court, the County Court at Law No. 1 of Gregg County.
(c)  Gregg County has an additional statutory county court, the County Court at Law No. 2 of Gregg County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1210, Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 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 25.0951. Grimes County

Sec. 25.0951.  GRIMES COUNTY.  Grimes County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Grimes County.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 912 (S.B. 1329), Sec. 3.02(a), eff. October 1, 2017.