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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 25.0952. Grimes County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0952.  GRIMES 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 Grimes County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in family law cases and proceedings.
(b)  The judge of the county court at law shall be paid an annual salary set by the commissioners court in an amount that is at least equal to the amount that is $1,000 less than the total annual salary, including contributions and supplements, received by a district judge in the county.  The salary shall be paid by the county treasurer by order of the commissioners court.
(c)  The judge of the county court at law is entitled to travel expenses and necessary office expenses, including administrative and clerical assistance, in the same manner as the district judge.
(d)  The judge of a county court at law may not engage in the private practice of law.
(e)  The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law for family 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.
(f)  If a case or proceeding in which a county court at law has concurrent jurisdiction with a district court is tried before a jury, the jury shall be composed of 12 members.  In all other cases, the jury shall be composed of six members.
(g)  The judge of a county court at law may, instead of appointing an official court reporter, contract for the services of a court reporter under guidelines established by the commissioners court.
(h)  The laws governing the drawing, selection, service, and pay of jurors for county courts apply to a county court at law.  Jurors regularly impaneled for a week by the district court may, on a request of a judge of the county court at law, be made available and shall serve for the week in a county court at law.
(i)  A county court at law has the same terms of court as a district court in Grimes County.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 912 (S.B. 1329), Sec. 3.02(a), eff. October 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 25.0961. Guadalupe County

Sec. 25.0961.  GUADALUPE COUNTY.  (a)  Guadalupe County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  the County Court at Law of Guadalupe County;  and
(2)  the County Court at Law No. 2 of Guadalupe County.
(b)  A county court at law in Guadalupe County sits in Seguin.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 44, Sec. 1, eff. May 3, 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 25.0962. Guadalupe County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.0962.  GUADALUPE COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.  (a)  A county court at law in Guadalupe County has the same terms of court as the County Court of Guadalupe County.
(b)  In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, a county court at law in Guadalupe County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in family law cases and proceedings including juvenile matters.
(c)  A person appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of judge is entitled to the same compensation as the previous judge.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(40), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(40), eff. January 1, 2012.
(f)   If a case in the court's concurrent jurisdiction with the district court is tried before a jury, the jury shall be composed of 12 members.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(40), eff. January 1, 2012.
(h)  Sections 25.0005(b) and 25.0008 do not apply to a county court at law in Guadalupe County.
(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 shall serve as clerk of a county court at law in all other cases.
Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 867, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.25, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(40), 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 25.1031. Harris County

Sec. 25.1031.  HARRIS COUNTY.  (a)  Harris County has the following county civil courts at law:
(1)  County Civil Court at Law No. 1 of Harris County, Texas;
(2)  County Civil Court at Law No. 2 of Harris County, Texas;
(3)  County Civil Court at Law No. 3 of Harris County, Texas;  and
(4)  County Civil Court at Law No. 4 of Harris County, Texas.
(b)  Harris County has the following county criminal courts:
(1)  County Criminal Court at Law No. 1 of Harris County, Texas;
(2)  County Criminal Court at Law No. 2 of Harris County, Texas;
(3)  County Criminal Court at Law No. 3 of Harris County, Texas;
(4)  County Criminal Court at Law No. 4 of Harris County, Texas;
(5)  County Criminal Court at Law No. 5 of Harris County, Texas;
(6)  County Criminal Court at Law No. 6 of Harris County, Texas;
(7)  County Criminal Court at Law No. 7 of Harris County, Texas;
(8)  County Criminal Court at Law No. 8 of Harris County, Texas;
(9)  County Criminal Court at Law No. 9 of Harris County, Texas;
(10)  County Criminal Court at Law No. 10 of Harris County, Texas;
(11)  County Criminal Court at Law No. 11 of Harris County, Texas;
(12)  County Criminal Court at Law No. 12 of Harris County, Texas;
(13)  County Criminal Court at Law No. 13 of Harris County, Texas;
(14)  County Criminal Court at Law No. 14 of Harris County, Texas;
(15)  County Criminal Court at Law No. 15 of Harris County, Texas; and
(16)  County Criminal Court at Law No. 16 of Harris County, Texas.
(c)  Harris County has the following statutory probate courts:
(1)  Probate Court No. 1 of Harris County, Texas;
(2)  Probate Court No. 2 of Harris County, Texas;
(3)  Probate Court No. 3 of Harris County, Texas;
(4)  Probate Court No. 4 of Harris County, Texas; and
(5)  Probate Court No. 5 of Harris County, Texas.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 318, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1139), Sec. 3.04(a), eff. January 1, 2016.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3474), Sec. 2.011(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 25.1034. Harris County Probate Court Provisions

Sec. 25.1034.  HARRIS COUNTY PROBATE COURT PROVISIONS.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 635, Sec. 3(2), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
(b)  The Probate Court No. 3 of Harris 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. 4 of Harris County has secondary responsibility for mental illness proceedings.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(43), eff. January 1, 2012.
(d), (e) Repealed by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1078, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 331, Sec. 2, eff. October 1, 2007.
(g)  The judge of a statutory probate court shall be paid an annual salary that is at least equal to the total annual salary, including supplements, received by a district judge in the county.
(h)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(43), eff. January 1, 2012.
(i)  With the approval of the commissioners court, a judge of a statutory probate court may appoint an administrative assistant, a court coordinator, an auditor, and other staff necessary for the operation of the courts.  The commissioners court, with the advice and counsel of the judges, sets the salaries of the staff.
(j)  Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3474), Sec. 2.011(b), eff. September 1, 2023.
(k)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(43), eff. January 1, 2012.
(l)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(43), eff. January 1, 2012.
(m)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 394, Sec. 4, eff. Aug. 26, 1991 and Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 466, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1078, Sec. 1, 2, eff. Aug. 28, 1989;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 394, Sec. 4, eff. Aug. 26, 1991;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1153, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 635, Sec. 3(2), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 331 (H.B. 2967), Sec. 2, eff. October 1, 2007.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(43), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3474), Sec. 2.011(b), eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.1041. Harrison County

Sec. 25.1041.  HARRISON COUNTY.  (a)  Harrison County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Harrison County.
(b)  The County Court at Law of Harrison County sits in Marshall.
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 25.1042. Harrison County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.1042.  HARRISON 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 Harrison County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court, on assignment of a district judge presiding in Harrison County, in:
(1)  family law cases and proceedings;
(2)  felony cases other than capital murder cases; and
(3)  civil cases.
(b)  Assignment and transfer of cases under Subsection (a) is at the discretion of the judge of the district court making the assignment.  Assignment or transfer from a county court at law to a district court is governed by Section 74.121(b)(1).
(c)  The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in cases assigned under Subsection (a), and the county clerk serves as clerk of the court in all other cases.
(d)  A party to a case assigned under Subsection (a) may request a jury of 12 persons if the party makes the request not later than the 30th day before the trial date. Except as provided by Subsection (h), a party who does not make a timely request under this subsection waives the right to request a 12-person jury and the case will proceed with a six-person jury.
(e)  The judge of a county court at law shall be paid a salary that is equal to the amount paid the criminal district attorney of Harrison County.  The salary shall be paid out of the county treasury on orders of the commissioners court.
(f)  In matters of concurrent jurisdiction, a district judge presiding in Harrison County may transfer cases from the district court to a county court at law in Harrison County in the same manner judges of district courts transfer cases under Section 24.003.
(g)  The criminal district attorney is entitled to the same fees prescribed by law for prosecutions in the county court, except that in cases assigned under Subsection (a), the criminal district attorney is entitled to the same fees prescribed by law for prosecutions in a district court.
(h)  A jury must be composed of 12 members in any felony case.
(i)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(44), eff. January 1, 2012.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.27, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(44), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1059 (H.B. 3153), Sec. 2.02(a), eff. January 1, 2015.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1237 (S.B. 1806), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 832 (H.B. 4199), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 696 (S.B. 2342), Sec. 13, 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 25.1071. Hays County

Sec. 25.1071.  HAYS COUNTY.  Hays County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  the County Court at Law No. 1 of Hays County;
(2)  the County Court at Law No. 2 of Hays County; and
(3)  the County Court at Law No. 3 of Hays 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. 8.12(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 912 (S.B. 1329), Sec. 3.03(a), eff. October 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 25.1072. Hays County at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.1072.  HAYS COUNTY AT LAW PROVISIONS.  (a)  In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, a county court at law in Hays 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)(45), 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)(45), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  The county clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law, except that the district clerk serves as clerk of the court in family law cases and proceedings.  The district clerk shall establish a separate docket for a county court at law.
(f)   If a family law case or proceeding is tried before a jury, the jury shall be composed of 12 members.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(45), eff. January 1, 2012.
(h)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(45), eff. January 1, 2012.
(i)  Section 25.0005(b) does not apply to a county court at law in Hays County.
(j)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 8.12(b), (c), eff. Aug. 28, 1989;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 1, Sec. 15.08, eff. Jan. 1, 1991;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 26, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.28, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(45), 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 25.1091. Henderson County

Sec. 25.1091.  HENDERSON COUNTY.  Henderson County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  the County Court at Law of Henderson County;  and
(2)  the County Court at Law No. 2 of Henderson County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 377, Sec. 3(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 25.1101. Hidalgo County

Sec. 25.1101.  HIDALGO COUNTY.  (a)  Hidalgo County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law No. 1 of Hidalgo County;
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Hidalgo County;
(3)  County Court at Law No. 4 of Hidalgo County;
(4)  County Court at Law No. 5 of Hidalgo County;
(5)  County Court at Law No. 6 of Hidalgo County;
(6)  County Court at Law No. 7 of Hidalgo County;
(7)  County Court at Law No. 8 of Hidalgo County;
(8)  County Court at Law No. 9 of Hidalgo County; and
(9)  County Court at Law No. 10 of Hidalgo County.
(b)  Hidalgo County has one statutory probate court, the Probate Court of Hidalgo County.
(c)  The county courts at law of Hidalgo County sit in the county seat.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1135, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1211, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 278 (S.B. 1875), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1335 (H.B. 3570), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 860 (S.B. 2469), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1090 (H.B. 4793), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1103 (H.B. 4833), Sec. 12(a), eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 2.07(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 25.1111. Hill County

Sec. 25.1111.  HILL COUNTY.  Hill County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Hill County.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 959 (H.B. 1622), 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 25.1112. Hill County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.1112.  HILL 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 Hill County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in felony cases and family law cases and proceedings.  A county court at law does not have jurisdiction of felony cases involving capital murder.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(49), eff. January 1, 2012.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(49), eff. January 1, 2012.
(d)  The judge of a county court at law shall be paid as provided by Section 25.0005.  The judge's salary shall be paid out of the county treasury on order of the commissioners court. The judge is entitled to necessary office and operational expenses, including administrative and clerical personnel, in the same manner as the county judge.
(e)  The district clerk serves as the clerk of a county court at law for all criminal and civil matters except that the county clerk serves as the clerk of the county court at law in probate and guardianship matters.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(49), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)  Notwithstanding Section 74.0911, the judge of the 66th District Court shall act as presiding judge between the district and county court at law and may assign to the county court at law original or appellate cases that are within the jurisdiction of the county court at law.  The assignment shall be made by docket notation.
(h)  In matters of concurrent jurisdiction, the judge of a county court at law and the judge of the 66th District Court may exchange benches, transfer cases, assign each other to hear cases in accordance with orders signed and approved by the judges involved, and otherwise manage their respective dockets under local administrative rules.
(i)  The official court reporter of a county court at law is entitled to the compensation set by the commissioners court on order of the judge of the court in an amount not to exceed 90 percent of the compensation paid to the court reporter of a district court in Hill County.
(j)  If a family law case or proceeding is tried before a jury, the jury shall be composed of 12 members.  In all other cases, except as otherwise required by law, the jury shall be composed of six members.
(k)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(49), eff. January 1, 2012.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 959 (H.B. 1622), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(49), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1139), Sec. 3.05, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.1131. Hood County

Sec. 25.1131.  HOOD COUNTY.  Hood County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law No. 1 of Hood County.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 629, 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 25.1141. Hopkins County

Sec. 25.1141.  HOPKINS COUNTY.  Hopkins County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Hopkins County.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 441, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 29(a), eff. Jan. 1, 1992.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 731, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
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 25.1142. Hopkins County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.1142.  HOPKINS 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 Hopkins County has except as limited by Subsection (b), concurrent with the district court, the jurisdiction provided by the constitution and by general law for district courts.
(b)  A county court at law does not have jurisdiction of:
(1)  felony jury trials;
(2)  suits on behalf of the state to recover penalties or escheated property;
(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)(51), eff. January 1, 2012.
(d)  The judge of a county court at law shall be paid an annual salary that does not exceed 80 percent of the annual salary that is paid by the state to a district judge in the county.  The salary shall be paid from the same fund and in the same manner as other county officials are paid.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(51), eff. January 1, 2012.
(f)  The commissioners court may authorize the judge of a county court at law to set the official court reporter's salary.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(51), eff. January 1, 2012.
(h)  The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in matters of concurrent jurisdiction with the district court, and the county clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in all other matters.  Each clerk shall establish a separate docket for a county court at law.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 441, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 29(a), eff. Jan. 1, 1992.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 731, Sec. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.29, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(51), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 696 (S.B. 2342), Sec. 15, 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 25.1151. Houston County

Sec. 25.1151.  HOUSTON COUNTY.  Houston County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Houston 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 25.1152. Houston County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.1152.  HOUSTON 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 Houston County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in family law cases and proceedings including juvenile matters.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(52), eff. January 1, 2012.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
(d)  The salary of the judge of a county court at law shall be paid out of the county treasury on orders of the commissioners court.  The 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)(52), eff. January 1, 2012.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(52), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)  The judge of a county court at law shall set the official court reporter's salary at an amount that does not exceed the salary of the court reporter for the district court.  The salary shall be paid from 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)(52), eff. January 1, 2012.
(i)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(52), eff. January 1, 2012.
(j)  The district clerk serves as clerk of the court in family law cases and proceedings, and the county clerk serves as clerk for all other cases.  The district clerk shall establish a separate docket for a county court at law.  The commissioners court may employ as many deputy sheriffs and bailiffs as are necessary to serve the court.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 30(a), (b), 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(52), 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 25.1181. Hunt County

Sec. 25.1181.  HUNT COUNTY.  Hunt County has two statutory county courts:
(1)  the County Court at Law Number One of Hunt County; and
(2)  the County Court at Law Number Two of Hunt County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 197 (S.B. 2018), 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 25.1182. Hunt County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.1182.  HUNT 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 Hunt 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 Hunt 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; and
(6)  appeals from the justice and municipal courts.
(b)  A county court at law's civil jurisdiction concurrent with the district court in civil cases is limited to cases in which the matter in controversy does not exceed $200,000.  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)(53), 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)(53), 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)(53), 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., 2nd C.S., ch. 1, Sec. 15.10, eff. Jan. 1, 1991;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1103 (H.B. 4833), Sec. 13(a), eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.30, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(53), 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 25.1251. Jefferson County

Sec. 25.1251.  JEFFERSON COUNTY.  (a)  Jefferson County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court of Jefferson County at Law No. 1;
(2)  County Court of Jefferson County at Law No. 2;  and
(3)  County Court of Jefferson County at Law No. 3.
(b)  The county courts at law of Jefferson County sit in Beaumont.
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 25.1252. Jefferson County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.1252.  JEFFERSON COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
(b)  The County Court of Jefferson County at Law No. 3 shall give preference to criminal cases.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(54), eff. January 1, 2012.
(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 at least equal to the amount that is $1,000 less than the total annual salary, including supplements, received by a district judge in the county.  The salary shall be paid out of the county treasury on order of the commissioners court.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(54), eff. January 1, 2012.
(h)  In addition to the lawful fees for transcribing testimony and preparing statements of facts, the official shorthand reporter of the County Court of Jefferson County at Law No. 3 receives the same salary as the official shorthand reporter of the County Court of Jefferson County at Law No. 1.  The salary shall be paid monthly 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)(54), eff. January 1, 2012.
(j)  If a family law case or proceeding is tried before a jury in a county court at law, 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.
(k)  For each court, the county clerk shall appoint a deputy acceptable to the judge to attend the sessions of court and attend to all matters pertaining to the court.  The deputy assigned to the County Court of Jefferson County at Law No. 1 is entitled to receive a salary not to exceed the maximum salary paid other deputies in the county clerk's office with the rating of a head of a department.  The salary shall be paid out of the county's general fund on order of the commissioners court.
(l)  An appeal from the justice courts or municipal courts in Jefferson County must be made directly to any of the county courts at law in Jefferson County.
(m)  Section 25.0006 does not apply to the county courts at law of Jefferson County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(54), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 696 (S.B. 2342), Sec. 16, 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 25.1271. Jim Wells County

Sec. 25.1271.  JIM WELLS COUNTY.  Jim Wells County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Jim Wells County.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1059 (H.B. 3153), Sec. 2.03(a), eff. January 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.1272. Jim Wells County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.1272.  JIM WELLS 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 Jim Wells County has the jurisdiction provided by this section.
(b)  A county court at law in Jim Wells County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in:
(1)  family law cases and proceedings;
(2)  Class A and Class B misdemeanors;
(3)  juvenile cases; and
(4)  appeals from justice and municipal courts.
(c)  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;
(3)  misdemeanors involving official misconduct; or
(4)  contested elections.
(d)  The judge of a county court at law must have the same qualifications as those required by law for a district judge.
(e)  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.
(f)  The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in matters of concurrent jurisdiction with the district court, except that the county clerk serves as clerk of the court in Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases.  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)  Jurors summoned for a county court at law or a district court in the county may by order of the judge of the court to which they are summoned be transferred to another court for service and may be used as if summoned for the court to which they are transferred.
(h)  If a jury trial is requested in a case that is in a county court at law's jurisdiction, the jury shall be composed of six members unless the constitution, Section 25.0007(c), or other law requires a 12-member jury.  Failure to object before a six-member jury is seated and sworn constitutes a waiver of a 12-member jury.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1059 (H.B. 3153), Sec. 2.03(a), eff. January 1, 2015.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 696 (S.B. 2342), Sec. 17, 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 25.1281. Johnson County

Sec. 25.1281.  JOHNSON COUNTY.  Johnson County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  the County Court at Law No. 1 of Johnson County;  and
(2)  the County Court at Law No. 2 of Johnson County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 529, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1991;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 31(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 25.1282. Johnson County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.1282.  JOHNSON 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 Johnson 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)(55), 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)(55), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  The judge of a county court at law shall be paid an annual salary that is equal to 90 percent of the annual salary paid by the state to a district judge in the county.  The salary shall be paid in the same manner and from the same fund as the salary of the county judge.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(55), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)  The county attorney or district attorney serves as prosecuting attorney for a county court at law.
(h)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(55), eff. January 1, 2012.
(i)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(55), 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. 1076, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 32, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(55), 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 25.1311. Kaufman County

Sec. 25.1311.  KAUFMAN COUNTY.  Kaufman County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  the County Court at Law of Kaufman County; and
(2)  the County Court at Law No. 2 of Kaufman County.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 197, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 776 (H.B. 3547), 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 25.1351. Kerr County

Sec. 25.1351.  KERR COUNTY.  Kerr County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Kerr 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 25.1352. Kerr County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.1352.  KERR COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 72, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
(b)  In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, a county court at law in Kerr County has:
(1)  concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in proceedings under the Family Code;  and
(2)  concurrent with the county court, the jurisdiction of a probate court in proceedings under Chapter 462, Health and Safety Code, and Subtitle C, Title 7, Health and Safety Code.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 72, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(58), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
(f), (g) Repealed by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 72, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
(h)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(58), eff. January 1, 2012.
(i)  to (j) Repealed by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 72, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 33, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 72, Sec. 1, 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(58), 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 25.1391. Kleberg County

Sec. 25.1391.  KLEBERG COUNTY.  (a)  Kleberg County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Kleberg County.
(b)  The county court at law sits in the county seat of Kleberg 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 25.1392. Kleberg County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.1392.  KLEBERG 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 Kleberg County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in:
(1)  family law cases and proceedings;  and
(2)  felony cases to conduct arraignments, conduct pretrial hearings, and accept guilty pleas.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
(c)  A bond is not required of a judge of a county court at law.
(d)  A judge of a county court at law shall be paid an annual salary that is at least $32,000 but not more than $1,000 less than the salary paid by the state to a district judge.  A county court at law judge is entitled to travel expenses and necessary office expenses, including administrative and clerical assistance, in the same manner as the county judge.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(59), eff. January 1, 2012.
(f)  The district clerk serves as clerk of each county court at law in cases enumerated in Subsection (a)(2), and the county clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in all other cases.  The district clerk shall establish a separate docket for a county court at law.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(59), eff. January 1, 2012.
(h)  The jury in all civil or criminal matters is composed of 12 members, except that in misdemeanor criminal cases and any other case in which the court has concurrent jurisdiction with the county court the jury is composed of six members.
(i)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(59), 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. 8.13(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 34, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(59), 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 25.1411. Lamar County

Sec. 25.1411.  LAMAR COUNTY.  Lamar County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Lamar County.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 100, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.1481. Liberty County

Sec. 25.1481.  LIBERTY COUNTY.  (a)  Liberty County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  the County Court at Law of Liberty County; and
(2)  the County Court at Law No. 2 of Liberty County.
(b)  The county courts at law of Liberty County sit in Liberty.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 2.09(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 25.1541. Lubbock County

Sec. 25.1541.  LUBBOCK COUNTY.  (a)  Lubbock County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law No. 1 of Lubbock County;
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Lubbock County; and
(3)  County Court at Law No. 3 of Lubbock County.
(b)  County Court at Law No. 1 of Lubbock County and County Court at Law No. 2 of Lubbock County sit in Lubbock.
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(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.