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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 25.1542. Lubbock County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.1542.  LUBBOCK 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 Lubbock County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in family law cases and proceedings.
(b)  A county court at law has original concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all matters prescribed by law for justice courts.
(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 appellate or original concurrent jurisdiction with the justice court;  and
(2)  the judgment or amount in controversy does not exceed $100, excluding interest and costs.
(d)  This section does not deny the return of an appeal to a county court at law where the return of appeals to the county court exists by law.
(e)  Appeals from the justice court and other inferior courts in the county must be made directly to a county court at law under provisions governing appeals to county courts.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(62), eff.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(g)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff.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 is at least 90 percent of the total annual salary, including supplements other than the juvenile board supplement, paid to the judge of the 99th District Court.  The salary shall be paid out of the county general fund on order of the commissioners court.
(i)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(62), eff. January 1, 2012.
(j)  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 matters.
(k)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(62), eff. January 1, 2012.
(l)  The official court reporter of a county court at law is entitled to the same amount of fees and salary and shall perform the same duties as a district court reporter in the county.  The salary shall be paid in the same manner as the salary of a district court reporter.
(m)   In family law cases, juries shall be composed of 12 members.
(n)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(62), 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. 8.14(b), eff. Aug. 28, 1989;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 1, Sec. 15.12, eff. Jan. 1, 1991;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 36, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.32, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(62), 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 25.1571. Mclennan County

Sec. 25.1571.  MCLENNAN COUNTY.  McLennan County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law of McLennan County;
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of McLennan County; and
(3)  County Court at Law No. 3 of McLennan County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 934 (H.B. 3774), Sec. 2.06(a), 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 25.1651. Medina County

Sec. 25.1651.  MEDINA COUNTY.  Medina County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Medina 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 25.1652. Medina County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.1652.  MEDINA 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 Medina 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 that does not exceed 90 percent of the amount paid a district judge in the county.  The salary 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.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(64), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in family law cases and proceedings and shall establish a separate docket for a county court at law.  The county clerk serves as clerk of the court in all other cases.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(64), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)   If a family law case is tried before a jury, the jury shall be composed of 12 members.
(h)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(64), eff. January 1, 2012.
(i)  The fees assessed in cases in which the court has concurrent civil jurisdiction with the district court shall be the same as in the district court.
(j)  A judge of a county court at law may provide that any criminal proceeding in the county court at law be recorded by a good quality electronic recording device instead of by a court reporter unless, on written motion filed with the court not later than the 10th day before the trial, the defendant requests that a court reporter be present.  If a recording device is used, the court reporter need not be present at the proceeding to certify the statement of facts.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 130, Sec. 1, 2, eff. May 17, 1989;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 38, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. May 31, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.33, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(64), 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 25.1671. Midland County

Sec. 25.1671.  MIDLAND COUNTY.  Midland County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law of Midland County;  and
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Midland 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 25.1672. Midland County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.1672.  MIDLAND 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 Midland County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in:
(1)  family law cases and proceedings;  and
(2)  civil cases in which the matter in controversy exceeds $500 but does not exceed $500,000, excluding interest, statutory or punitive damages and penalties, and attorney's fees and costs, as alleged on the face of the petition.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(65), eff. January 1, 2012.
(c)  In matters of concurrent jurisdiction, judges of the county courts at law and district courts in the county may exchange benches and courtrooms and may transfer cases between their dockets in the same manner that district court judges exchange benches and transfer cases under Section 24.003.
(d)  The judge of a county court at law shall be paid an annual salary that is at least equal to the amount that is $1,000 less than the total annual salary, including supplements, of a district judge in the county and is entitled to receive travel, educational, and necessary office expenses, including administrative and clerical assistance, in at least the same manner and amount as the county judge.  The bailiffs and official court reporters of the county courts at law shall receive the same compensation, paid in the same manner, as the bailiffs and official court reporters of the district courts in the county.
(e)  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.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(65), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)  The district clerk serves as clerk of the county courts at law in cases enumerated in Subsection (a) and Section 25.0003(c), and the county clerk serves as clerk of the county courts at law in all other cases.
(h)  to (j) Repealed by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 466, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 1, Sec. 15.13, eff. Jan. 1, 1991;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 39, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 466, Sec. 1 to 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1136 (H.B. 4094), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 3.07, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(65), 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 25.1721. Montgomery County

Sec. 25.1721.  MONTGOMERY COUNTY.  (a) Montgomery County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law No. 1 of Montgomery County;
(2)  County Court at Law No. 3 of Montgomery County;
(3)  County Court at Law No. 4 of Montgomery County;
(4)  County Court at Law No. 5 of Montgomery County; and
(5)  County Court at Law No. 6 of Montgomery County.
(b)  Montgomery County has one statutory probate court, the Probate Court No. 1 of Montgomery County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 686, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 284 (H.B. 682), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 934 (H.B. 3774), Sec. 2.07(a), eff. September 1, 2021.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3474), Sec. 2.014(a), eff. October 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 25.1722. Montgomery County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.1722.  MONTGOMERY 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 Montgomery County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in:
(1)  family law cases and proceedings;
(2)  cases and proceedings involving justiciable controversies and differences between spouses, or between parents, or between parent and child, or between any of these and third persons, corporations, trustees, or other legal entities;  and
(3)  matters involving an inter vivos trust.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(66), eff. January 1, 2012.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(66), eff. January 1, 2012.
(d)  The judge of a county court at law shall be paid an annual salary that is not less than $1,000 less than the total annual salary, including supplements, of any district judge in the county.  The salary shall be paid by the county treasurer on order of the commissioners court.  The judge of a county court at law is entitled to receive travel expenses and necessary office expenses, including administrative and clerical assistance, in the same manner as the county judge.
(e)  The district clerk of Montgomery County serves as clerk of the county courts at law in cases of concurrent jurisdiction between the district courts and the county courts at law and shall establish separate dockets for the county courts at law.  The county clerk serves as clerk of the county courts at law in all other cases.  The commissioners court may employ as many assistant county attorneys, deputy sheriffs, and clerks as are necessary to serve the county courts at law.
(f)  Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, the constitution, Section 25.0007(c), or other law, juries in a county court at law shall be composed of six members.  Juries in family law cases and proceedings shall be composed of 12 members, unless the parties agree to a six-member jury.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(66), eff. January 1, 2012.
(h)  Appeals in all cases from judgments and orders of a county court at law are to the court of appeals as provided for appeals from district and county courts.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 419, Sec. 1 to 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 40, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 7.27, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 686, Sec. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2002.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(66), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 696 (S.B. 2342), Sec. 19, 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 25.1723. Montgomery County Probate Court Provisions

Sec. 25.1723.  MONTGOMERY COUNTY PROBATE COURT PROVISIONS.  (a)  In this section, "remote proceeding" means a proceeding before a court in which one or more of the participants, including a judge, party, attorney, witness, or other individual, attends the proceeding remotely through the use of technology.
(b)  A statutory probate court of Montgomery County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court, regardless of the amount in controversy or the relief sought, in:
(1)  disputes relating to the creation of a constructive trust;
(2)  declaratory judgment actions;
(3)  actions in which the only relief sought is a writ of injunction; and
(4)  actions to appoint a receiver under any law, including Section 11.402, Business Organizations Code.
(c)  A statutory probate court of Montgomery County has eminent domain jurisdiction, including the jurisdiction provided to a district court under Sections 21.002 and 21.003, Property Code, regardless of the amount in controversy or the remedy sought.  All eminent domain actions, cases, matters, or proceedings arising under Chapter 21, Property Code, or under Section 251.101, Transportation Code, shall be filed and docketed in a statutory probate court.
(d)  A statutory probate court of Montgomery County may conduct docket matters at any location in the county as the statutory probate court judge considers necessary for the protection of wards or mental health respondents or as otherwise provided by law.
(e)  A judge of a statutory probate court in Montgomery County and a judge of a district court or statutory county court in Montgomery County may exchange benches and may sit and act for each other in any matter pending before the court.
(f)  The county clerk of Montgomery County serves as clerk of a statutory probate court.
(g)  A statutory probate court of Montgomery County may appoint as a court investigator an employee of the court or another department in the county to comply with Section 25.0025.
(h)  In addition to the uses authorized by Section 135.159, Local Government Code, Montgomery County may use the fees collected under Section 135.102, Local Government Code, and deposited into the judicial education and support fund to provide staff for the statutory probate courts and for court-related purposes for the support of the statutory probate courts.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3474), Sec. 2.015(a), eff. October 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 25.1731. Moore County

Sec. 25.1731.  MOORE COUNTY.  (a)  Moore County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Moore County.
(b)  The County Court at Law of Moore County sits in Dumas.
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 25.1732. Moore County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.1732.  MOORE 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 Moore County has concurrent civil jurisdiction with the district court in family law cases and proceedings.
(b)  This section does not affect the right of appeal to a county court at law from the justice courts in cases in which the right of appeal to the county court exists by law.
(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)(67), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(67), eff. January 1, 2012.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(67), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)  A special judge has all the power and jurisdiction of the court and of the regular judge for whom he is sitting.  A special judge may sign orders, judgments, decrees, or other processes of any kind as "Judge Presiding" when acting for the regular judge.
(h)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(67), eff. January 1, 2012.
(i)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(67), eff. January 1, 2012.
(j)  The county attorney, criminal district attorney, and district attorney of Moore County serve as county attorney, criminal district attorney, and district attorney for a county court at law in Moore County.  The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in the cases enumerated in Subsection (a)(2) and shall establish a separate docket for the county court at law.  The commissioners court shall provide the deputy clerks, bailiffs, and other personnel necessary to operate a county court at law.
(k)  Section 25.0008 does not apply to a county court at law in Moore County.
(l)  A jury in a county court at law is composed of six persons unless the constitution, Section 25.0007(c), or other law requires a 12-member jury.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 8.16(a), 8.44(6), eff. Aug. 28, 1989;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 1, Sec. 15.14, eff. Jan. 1, 1991;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 41, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(67), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 696 (S.B. 2342), Sec. 20, 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 25.1761. Nacogdoches County

Sec. 25.1761.  NACOGDOCHES COUNTY.  Nacogdoches County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Nacogdoches 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 25.1762. Nacogdoches County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.1762.  NACOGDOCHES 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 Nacogdoches 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)(68), eff. January 1, 2012.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
(d)  A judge of a county court at law shall be paid an annual salary that is at least $15,000 but not more than 90 percent of the total annual salary paid to the judge of the 145th Judicial District.  The salary shall be paid out of the county treasury on orders from the commissioners court.  A county court at law judge is entitled to reasonable travel expenses and necessary office expenses, including administrative and clerical assistance.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(68), eff. January 1, 2012.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(68), eff. January 1, 2012.
(f-1)  The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in cases enumerated in Subsections (a)(2)(B) and (C), and the county clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in all other cases.
(g)  The official reporter of a county court at law is entitled to receive a salary that does not exceed the salary of the official reporter of the district court.  The judge of the county court at law sets the salary.  The salary shall be paid out of the county treasury on order of the commissioners court.
(h)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(68), eff. January 1, 2012.
(i)   In matters of concurrent jurisdiction with the district court, if a party to a suit files a written request for a 12-member jury with the clerk of the county court at law at a reasonable time that is not later than 30 days before the date the suit is set for trial, the jury shall be composed of 12 members.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1990, 71st Leg., 6th C.S., ch. 11, Sec. 1 to 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1990;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 42, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.34, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(68), 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 25.1771. Navarro County

Sec. 25.1771.  NAVARRO COUNTY.  Navarro County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Navarro County.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 391 (H.B. 1682), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1103 (H.B. 4833), Sec. 14(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 25.1772. Navarro County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.1772.  NAVARRO 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 Navarro County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in:
(1)  felony cases to:
(A)  conduct arraignments;
(B)  conduct pretrial hearings;
(C)  accept guilty pleas; and
(D)  conduct jury trials on assignment of a district judge presiding in Navarro County and acceptance of the assignment by the judge of the county court at law;
(2)  Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases;
(3)  family law matters;
(4)  juvenile matters;
(5)  probate matters;
(6)  disputes ancillary to probate, eminent domain, condemnation, or landlord and tenant matters relating to the adjudication and determination of land titles and trusts, whether testamentary, inter vivos, constructive, resulting, or any other class or type of trust, regardless of the amount in controversy or the remedy sought; and
(7)  appeals from the justice and municipal courts.
(b)  A county court at law does not have jurisdiction of:
(1)  suits on behalf of this state to recover penalties or escheated property;
(2)  felony cases involving capital murder;
(3)  misdemeanors involving official misconduct; or
(4)  contested elections.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(69), eff. January 1, 2012.
(d)  The judge of a county court at law shall be paid a total annual salary set by the commissioners court at an amount that is not less than $1,000 less than the total annual salary received by a district judge in the county.  A district judge's or statutory county court judge's total annual salary does not include contributions and supplements paid by a county.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(69), eff. January 1, 2012.
(f)  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 matters.  Each clerk shall establish a separate docket for a county court at law.
(g)  The official court reporter of a county court at law is entitled to receive a salary set by the judge of the county court at law with the approval of the commissioners court.
(h)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(69), eff. January 1, 2012.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 391 (H.B. 1682), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1103 (H.B. 4833), Sec. 14(a), eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.35, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(69), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1059 (H.B. 3153), Sec. 2.05, 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 25.1801. Nueces County

Sec. 25.1801.  NUECES COUNTY.  (a)  Nueces County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law No. 1 of Nueces County;
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Nueces County;
(3)  County Court at Law No. 3 of Nueces County;
(4)  County Court at Law No. 4 of Nueces County;  and
(5)  County Court at Law No. 5 of Nueces County.
(b)  The County Court at Law No. 1 of Nueces County and the County Court at Law No. 2 of Nueces County sit in Corpus Christi.
(c)  The County Court at Law No. 5 of Nueces County shall give preference to:
(1)  any proceeding involving an order relating to a child in the possession or custody of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services or for whom the court has appointed a temporary or permanent managing conservator;
(2)  proceedings under Title 3, Family Code;  and
(3)  mental health matters over which the court has jurisdiction under Section 25.1802(a)(4).
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1134, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 679, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
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 25.1831. Orange County

Sec. 25.1831.  ORANGE COUNTY.  (a)  Orange County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  the County Court at Law of Orange County;  and
(2)  the County Court at Law No. 2 of Orange County.
(b)  A county court at law in Orange County sits at the county seat.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 377, Sec. 4(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 25.1851. Panola County

Sec. 25.1851.  PANOLA COUNTY.  Panola County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Panola 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 25.1852. Panola County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.1852.  PANOLA COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.  (a)  In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, and notwithstanding any law granting exclusive jurisdiction to the district court, a county court at law in Panola County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court.
(b)  A county court at law has concurrent jurisdiction with the justice court in all criminal matters prescribed by law for justice courts.  This section 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 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
(d)  The judge of a county court at law shall be paid an annual salary that is 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.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(73), eff. January 1, 2012.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(73), 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 shall serve as clerk of the county courts 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.
(h)  The criminal district attorney or county attorney and the county sheriff shall attend a county court at law as required by the judge.
(i)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(73), eff. January 1, 2012.
(j)  Section 21.002, Property Code, does not affect the jurisdiction of a county court at law in Panola County.
(k)  Sections 25.0006 and 25.0008 do not apply to a county court at law in Panola 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. 8.44(8), eff. Aug. 28, 1989;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 1, Sec. 15.16, eff. Jan. 1, 1991;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 564, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1991;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 45, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 601, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(73), 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 25.1861. Parker County

Sec. 25.1861.  PARKER COUNTY.  (a)  Parker County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  the County Court at Law No. 1 of Parker County;  and
(2)  the County Court at Law No. 2 of Parker County.
(b)  The statutory county courts in Parker County sit in Weatherford.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 377, Sec. 6(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 947 (H.B. 3992), Sec. 1, eff. October 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 25.1863. Probate Jurisdiction: Contested Cases

Sec. 25.1863.  PROBATE JURISDICTION:  CONTESTED CASES.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), a county court at law in Parker County does not have the jurisdiction of a probate court.
(b)  A county court at law has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court over contested probate matters.  Notwithstanding the requirement in Section 32.003(a), Estates Code, that the judge of the constitutional county court transfer a contested probate proceeding to the district court, the judge of the constitutional county court shall transfer the proceeding under that section to either a county court at law in Parker County or a district court in Parker County.  A county court at law has the jurisdiction, powers, and duties that a district court has under Section 32.003(a), Estates Code, for the transferred proceeding, and the county clerk acts as clerk for the proceeding.  The contested proceeding may be transferred between a county court at law in Parker County and a district court in Parker County as provided by local rules of administration.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 8.17(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 377, Sec. 6(c), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 947 (H.B. 3992), Sec. 2, eff. October 1, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1351 (S.B. 408), Sec. 12(f), eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 22.028, eff. September 1, 2017.
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 25.1891. Polk County

Sec. 25.1891.  POLK COUNTY.  Polk County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Polk 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 25.1892. Polk County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.1892.  POLK 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 Polk County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in:
(1)  cases and proceedings involving the collection of delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and costs and the foreclosure of tax liens;
(2)  family law cases and proceedings; and
(3)  felony cases to conduct arraignments and pre-trial hearings and to accept guilty pleas.
(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 in an amount that is at least equal to 80 percent of the annual salary, including supplements, paid the district judges in the county.  The salary shall be paid by the county treasurer on order of the commissioners court.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(75), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in cases of concurrent jurisdiction with the district court, and the county clerk serves as clerk in all other cases.
(f)  The jury in all civil or criminal matters shall be composed of 12 members, except that in misdemeanor criminal cases and any other cases in which the court has concurrent jurisdiction with the county court the jury shall be composed of six members.
(g)  Appeals in all cases from judgments and orders of the county court at law are to the court of appeals as provided for appeals from district and county courts.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 1, Sec. 15.18, eff. Jan. 1, 1991;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 47, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.36, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(75), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3474), Sec. 2.016(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 25.1901. Potter County

Sec. 25.1901.  POTTER COUNTY.  (a)  Potter County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law No. 1 of Potter County; and
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Potter County.
(b)  The county courts at law of Potter County sit in Amarillo.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 8.18(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 25.1931. Randall County

Sec. 25.1931.  RANDALL COUNTY.  (a)  Randall County has two statutory county courts:
(1)  the County Court at Law No. 1 of Randall County; and
(2)  the County Court at Law No. 2 of Randall County.
(b)  A county court at law of Randall County sits in the county seat or at another location in the county as assigned by the local administrative statutory county court judge.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 8.19(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 29, Sec. 1, eff. Oct. 18, 1989;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1298, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 51 (H.B. 597), 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 25.1971. Reeves County

Sec. 25.1971.  REEVES COUNTY.  (a)  Reeves County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Reeves County.
(b)  The County Court at Law of Reeves County sits in Pecos.
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 25.2011. Rockwall County

Sec. 25.2011.  ROCKWALL COUNTY.  Rockwall County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  the County Court at Law No. 1 of Rockwall County; and
(2)  the County Court at Law No. 2 of Rockwall County.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 377, Sec. 5(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 2.12(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 25.2031. Rusk County

Sec. 25.2031.  RUSK COUNTY.  Rusk County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Rusk 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 25.2032. Rusk County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.2032.  RUSK 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 Rusk County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in:
(1)  family law cases and proceedings;  and
(2)  civil cases.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(80), 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 the amount that is 90 percent of the total annual salary, including supplements, received by a district judge in the county.  The commissioners court may provide travel expenses and office expenses, including administrative and clerical assistance, in addition to the judge's salary, as it considers necessary.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(80), eff. January 1, 2012.
(f)  The district clerk serves as clerk of the county courts at law in matters of concurrent jurisdiction with the district court and the county clerk serves as clerk of the county courts at law in all other cases.  The commissioners court may employ as many deputy sheriffs and bailiffs as are necessary to serve a court.
(g)  The judge of a county court at law, with the consent of the commissioners court, may employ a secretary.  The secretary is entitled to a salary as determined by the commissioners court.
(h)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(80), 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. 540, Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 1989;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 1, Sec. 15.20, eff. Jan. 1, 1991;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 51, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 582, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1143, Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(80), 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 25.2071. San Patricio County

Sec. 25.2071.  SAN PATRICIO COUNTY.  (a)  San Patricio County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  the County Court at Law of San Patricio County; and
(2)  the County Court at Law No. 2 of San Patricio County.
(b)  A county court at law sits in Sinton.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 659, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 934 (H.B. 3774), Sec. 2.09(a), eff. January 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 25.2141. Smith County

Sec. 25.2141.  SMITH COUNTY.  (a)  Smith County has the following statutory courts:
(1)  County Court at Law of Smith County;
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Smith County;  and
(3)  County Court at Law No. 3 of Smith County.
(b)  The county courts at law of Smith County sit in Tyler.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 102, Sec. 1, eff. May 15, 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 25.2161. Starr County

Sec. 25.2161.  STARR COUNTY.  Starr County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Starr 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 25.2162. Starr County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.2162.  STARR 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 Starr County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in:
(1)  family law cases and proceedings;  and
(2)  controversies involving title to real property.
(b)  This section does not affect the right of appeal to a county court at law from the justice court in cases in which the right of appeal to the county courts exists by law.
(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)(83), 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 salary paid the county judge but not more than $1,000 less than the total annual salary, including supplements, paid a district judge in the county.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(83), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)   A special judge must take the oath of office required by law for the regular judge and has all the power and jurisdiction of the court and the regular judge.  A special judge may sign orders, judgments, decrees, or any other process as "Judge Presiding" when acting for the regular judge.
(h)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(83), 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 shall establish a separate docket for the county court at law.  The county clerk serves as clerk of the court in all other matters.
(j)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(83), eff. January 1, 2012.
(k)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(83), eff. January 1, 2012.
(l)   Section 25.0008 does not apply to a county court at law in Starr 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. 8.44(10), eff. Aug. 28, 1989;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 30, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 2, 1989;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 1, Sec. 15.22, eff. Jan. 1, 1991;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 31, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1991;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 54, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(83), 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 25.2221. Tarrant County

Sec. 25.2221.  TARRANT COUNTY.  (a)  Tarrant County has the following county courts at law:
(1)  County Court at Law No. 1 of Tarrant County;
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Tarrant County; and
(3)  County Court at Law No. 3 of Tarrant County.
(b)  Tarrant County has the following county criminal courts:
(1)  County Criminal Court No. 1 of Tarrant County;
(2)  County Criminal Court No. 2 of Tarrant County;
(3)  County Criminal Court No. 3 of Tarrant County;
(4)  County Criminal Court No. 4 of Tarrant County;
(5)  County Criminal Court No. 5 of Tarrant County;
(6)  County Criminal Court No. 6 of Tarrant County;
(7)  County Criminal Court No. 7 of Tarrant County;
(8)  County Criminal Court No. 8 of Tarrant County;
(9)  County Criminal Court No. 9 of Tarrant County;  and
(10)  County Criminal Court No. 10 of Tarrant County.
(c)  Tarrant County has the following statutory probate courts:
(1)  Probate Court No. 1 of Tarrant County;  and
(2)  Probate Court No. 2 of Tarrant County.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 317, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Oct. 20, 1987;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 8.20(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 354, Sec. 1, 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 317, Sec. 1, 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.