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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 25.2224. Tarrant County Probate Court Provisions

Sec. 25.2224.  TARRANT COUNTY PROBATE COURT PROVISIONS.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 635, Sec. 3(2), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(86), eff. January 1, 2012.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(86), eff. January 1, 2012.
(d)  The salaries of the statutory probate court judges shall be paid out of the county treasury by the commissioners court and shall be set at equal amounts.
(e)  In case of the absence, disqualification, or incapacity of the county judge or the judge of the Probate Court No. 1 of Tarrant County, or for any other reason, the judges may sit and act for each other in any probate matter or proceeding.  The judge may hear and determine, in either courtroom, any matter or proceeding pending in either court.  The judge may enter any orders in the matters or proceedings that the judge of the other court may enter.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(86), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(86), eff. January 1, 2012.
(h)  The commissioners court shall provide a secretary and chief clerk for each judge of a statutory probate court.  The secretary and chief clerk serve at the pleasure of the judge of a statutory probate court.  The commissioners court may also provide additional clerical assistance necessary to operate a statutory probate court.
(i)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(86), eff. January 1, 2012.
(j)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(86), eff. January 1, 2012.
(k)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 394, Sec. 4, eff.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 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 394, Sec. 4, eff. Aug. 26, 1991;  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)(86), 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 25.2231. Taylor County

Sec. 25.2231.  TAYLOR COUNTY.  Taylor County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law of Taylor County;  and
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Taylor 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 25.2232. Taylor County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.2232.  TAYLOR 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 Taylor County has concurrent jurisdiction with the county court in the trial of cases involving insanity and approval of applications for admission to state hospitals and special schools if admission is by application.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(87), eff. January 1, 2012.
(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 not less than the salary paid the county judge.  The salary shall be paid out of the county treasury.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(87), eff. January 1, 2012.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(87), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(87), eff. January 1, 2012.
(h)  On authorization by the commissioners court, the judge of a county court at law may appoint a secretary for the court.  The secretary is entitled to receive the same compensation allowed the secretary of the county judge, to be paid out of the county treasury in equal monthly installments as other county officials are paid.  The secretary serves at the pleasure of the judge.
(i)  Section 25.0006(b) does not apply to a county court at law in Taylor County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 760, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.41, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(87), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 696 (S.B. 2342), Sec. 24, 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 25.2281. Tom Green County

Sec. 25.2281.  TOM GREEN COUNTY.  Tom Green County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law of Tom Green County;  and
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Tom Green County.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 703, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.2282. Tom Green County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.2282.  TOM GREEN COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.  (a)  A judge of County Court at Law No. 2 of Tom Green County may not be assigned under Chapter 74 to serve as a visiting judge in Bexar, Dallas, Ector, Fort Bend, Harris, Jefferson, Lubbock, Midland, Tarrant, or Travis County.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(88), 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)(88), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  The salary of a judge of a county court at law shall be paid out of the county treasury by the commissioners court.  The judge of a county court at law is entitled to travel expenses and necessary office expenses, including administrative and clerical assistance, in the same manner as the county judge.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(88), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(88), eff. January 1, 2012.
(h)  With the approval of the judge of a county court at law, the official court reporter of a county court at law shall be available for matters being considered in the county court and the district courts in the county.
(i)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(88), eff. January 1, 2012.
(j)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(88), eff. January 1, 2012.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 703, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(88), 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 25.2291. Travis County

Sec. 25.2291.  TRAVIS COUNTY.  (a)  Travis County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law No. 1 of Travis County, Texas;
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Travis County, Texas;
(3)  County Court at Law No. 3 of Travis County, Texas;
(4)  County Court at Law Number 4 of Travis County;
(5)  County Court at Law Number 5 of Travis County;
(6)  The County Court at Law Number 6 of Travis County;
(7)  The County Court at Law Number 7 of Travis County;
(8)  The County Court at Law Number 8 of Travis County; and
(9)  The County Court at Law Number 9 of Travis County.
(b)  The county courts at law of Travis County sit in Austin.
(c)  Travis County has the following statutory probate courts:
(1)  Probate Court No. 1 of Travis County; and
(2)  Probate Court No. 2 of Travis 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. 8.21(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 578, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 514 (S.B. 660), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2008.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1059 (H.B. 3153), Sec. 2.06(a), eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3474), Sec. 2.018(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 25.2351. Val Verde County

Sec. 25.2351.  VAL VERDE COUNTY.  (a)  Val Verde County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Val Verde County.
(b)  The County Court at Law of Val Verde County sits in Del Rio.
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 25.2352. Val Verde County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.2352.  VAL VERDE 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 Val Verde 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)(91), 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)(91), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  The judge of a county court at law shall be paid an annual salary that is at least $20,000 but not more than 90 percent of the total compensation paid the district judge.  The salary shall be paid by the county treasurer on order of the commissioners court.  The judge is entitled to travel expenses and necessary office expenses, including administrative and clerical assistance.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(91), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(91), eff. January 1, 2012.
(h)  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.
(i)   If a family law case is tried before a jury, the jury shall be composed of 12 members.
(j)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(91), 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. 56, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.42, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(91), 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 25.2361. Van Zandt County

Sec. 25.2361.  VAN ZANDT COUNTY.  Van Zandt County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Van Zandt County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 969 (H.B. 4139), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2011.
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 25.2362. Van Zandt County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.2362.  VAN ZANDT 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 Van Zandt 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 Van Zandt 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)  guardianship matters; and
(7)  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 general supervisory control or appellate review of the commissioners court or 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)(92), 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)(92), eff. January 1, 2012.
(f)  The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in family court matters and proceedings, 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)(92), eff. January 1, 2012.
(i)  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 or other law requires a 12-member jury.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1103 (H.B. 4833), Sec. 15(a), eff. January 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 773 (H.B. 1897), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(92), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 696 (S.B. 2342), Sec. 26, 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 25.2371. Victoria County

Sec. 25.2371.  VICTORIA COUNTY.  Victoria County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law No. 1 of Victoria County; and
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Victoria 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. 8.22(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 25.2372. Victoria County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.2372.  VICTORIA COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
(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)(93), eff. January 1, 2012.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
(e)  The judge of the County Court at Law No. 1 of Victoria County shall be paid the same amount in salary, from the same fund and in the same manner, as the county judge.  The judge of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Victoria County shall be paid a salary that does not exceed 90 percent of the amount paid a district court judge in the county.  The commissioners court may provide travel expenses and necessary office expenses, including clerical and administrative assistance, for the county courts at law.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(93), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(93), eff. January 1, 2012.
(h)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(93), eff. January 1, 2012.
(i)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(93), eff. January 1, 2012.
(j)  Section 25.0008 does not apply to the county courts at law in Victoria 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. 8.22(b), eff. Aug. 28, 1989;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(93), 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 25.2381. Walker County

Sec. 25.2381.  WALKER COUNTY.  (a)  Walker County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Walker County.
(b)  The County Court at Law of Walker County sits in Huntsville.
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 25.2382. Walker County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.2382.  WALKER 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 Walker 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)(94), 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)(94), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 912 (S.B. 1329), Sec. 3.05, eff. September 1, 2017.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(94), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)  The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in family law cases and proceedings, and the county clerk serves as clerk of the court in all other matters.  The commissioners court may employ as many deputy sheriffs and bailiffs as are necessary to serve a county court at law.
(h)  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 an official court reporter for a district court.
(i)   If a family law case is tried before a jury, the jury shall be composed of 12 members.
(j)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(94), eff. January 1, 2012.
(k)  All cases appealed from the justice courts and other courts of inferior jurisdiction in the county shall be made directly to a county court at law, unless otherwise provided by law.
(l)  Appeals in all cases from judgments and orders of the county court at law shall be to the court of appeals as provided by law for county and district courts.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 57, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.43, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(94), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 912 (S.B. 1329), Sec. 3.04, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 912 (S.B. 1329), Sec. 3.05, 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 25.2391. Waller County

Sec. 25.2391.  WALLER COUNTY.  (a)  Waller County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law No. 1 of Waller County; and
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Waller County.
(b)  The county courts at law of Waller County sit in Hempstead.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3474), Sec. 2.020(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 25.2392. Waller County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.2392.  WALLER 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 Waller County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in family law cases and proceedings.
(b)  County Court at Law No. 2 has the jurisdiction provided by the constitution and by general law for district courts, including jurisdiction in felony criminal cases.
(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)(95), 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 85 percent of the amount paid by the state to a district judge.  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 travel expenses and necessary office expenses, including administrative and clerical assistance, in the same manner as the county judge.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(95), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)  The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in family law cases and proceedings and as clerk of County Court at Law No. 2 in cases and proceedings in which the court has concurrent jurisdiction with the district courts as provided by the constitution and general law, including jurisdiction in felony criminal cases.  The county clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in all other cases and proceedings.  The commissioners court may employ as many deputy sheriffs and bailiffs as are necessary to serve the court.
(h)  The judge of a county court at law may appoint an official court reporter or the judge may contract for the service of a court reporter under guidelines established by the commissioners court.
(i)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 696 (S.B. 2342), Sec. 34(4), eff. September 1, 2020.
(j)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(95), eff. January 1, 2012.
(k)  Appeals in civil and criminal 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.  All cases appealed from the justice courts and other inferior courts in the county are to a county court at law, unless otherwise provided by law.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 58, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(95), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 696 (S.B. 2342), Sec. 34(4), eff. September 1, 2020.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3474), Sec. 2.021, 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 25.2411. Washington County

Sec. 25.2411.  WASHINGTON COUNTY.  Washington County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Washington County.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 8.23(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 25.2412. Washington County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.2412.  WASHINGTON 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 Washington 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)(96), 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)(96), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  The judge of a county court at law shall be paid an annual salary that is not less than 65 percent of the amount appropriated by the state for the annual salary of each district judge.  The salary shall be paid from the county treasury on order of the commissioners court.  The judge is entitled to travel expenses and necessary office expenses, including administrative and clerical personnel, in the same manner as the county judge.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(96), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)  The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law for family law cases and proceedings, and the county clerk serves as clerk for all other cases.  The commissioners court may employ as many deputy sheriffs and bailiffs as are necessary to serve the court.
(h)  The judge of a county court at law may, in lieu of appointing an official court reporter, contract for the services of a court reporter under guidelines established by the commissioners court.
(i)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(96), eff. January 1, 2012.
(j)  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, except as provided by Section 25.0007(c).  In all other cases, the jury shall be composed of six members except as provided by the constitution or other law.
(k)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(96), eff. January 1, 2012.
(l)  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.  All cases appealed from the justice courts and other inferior courts in the county are to a county court at law, unless otherwise provided by law.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 8.23(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 1, Sec. 15.25, eff. Jan. 1, 1991;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 59, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(96), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 696 (S.B. 2342), Sec. 27, 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 25.2421. Webb County

Sec. 25.2421.  WEBB COUNTY.  (a)  Webb County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  the County Court at Law No. 1 of Webb County;
(2)  the County Court at Law No. 2 of Webb County; and
(3)  the County Court at Law No. 3 of Webb County.
(b)  The county courts at law of Webb County sit in Laredo.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 23, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.44(a), 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 25.2451. Wichita County

Sec. 25.2451.  WICHITA COUNTY.  Wichita County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law No. 1 of Wichita County; and
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Wichita 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. 8.24(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 25.2461. Wilbarger County

Sec. 25.2461.  WILBARGER COUNTY.  Wilbarger County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Wilbarger County.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 681, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.
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 25.2462. Wilbarger County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.2462.  WILBARGER 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 Wilbarger County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in family law cases and proceedings.
(b)  A county court at law has concurrent jurisdiction with the justice court in all criminal matters prescribed by law for justice courts.  This subsection does not deny the right of appeal to a county court at law from a justice court in cases in which the right of appeal to the county court exists.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(99), eff. January 1, 2012.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(99), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(99), eff. January 1, 2012.
(f)  A special judge must take the oath of office required by law of the regular judge.  A special judge has all the powers and jurisdiction of the court and of the regular judge.  A special judge may sign orders, decrees, judgments, or other process as "Judge Presiding" when acting for the regular judge.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(99), eff. January 1, 2012.
(h)   The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in family law cases and proceedings, and the county clerk serves as clerk of the court in all other cases and proceedings.
(i)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(99), eff. January 1, 2012.
(j)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(99), eff. January 1, 2012.
(k)  A jury in a county court at law shall be composed of six members except as provided by the constitution, Section 25.0007(c), or other law.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 681, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.47, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(99), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 696 (S.B. 2342), Sec. 28, 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 25.2481. Williamson County

Sec. 25.2481.  WILLIAMSON COUNTY.  Williamson County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law No. 1 of Williamson County;
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Williamson County;
(3)  County Court at Law No. 3 of Williamson County;
(4)  County Court at Law No. 4 of Williamson County; and
(5)  County Court at Law No. 5 of Williamson 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. 8.25(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 55, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 100 (H.B. 564), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 934 (H.B. 3774), Sec. 2.11(a), eff. October 1, 2022.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter C. Provisions Relating to Particular Counties › Section 25.2482. Williamson County Court at Law Provisions

Sec. 25.2482.  WILLIAMSON 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 Williamson County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in family law cases and proceedings.
(b)  A county court at law has concurrent jurisdiction with the justice court in all criminal matters prescribed by law for justice courts.  This subsection does not deny the right of appeal to a county court at law from a justice court in cases in which the right of appeal to the county court exists.
(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)(100), eff. January 1, 2012.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(100), eff. January 1, 2012.
(f)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(100), eff. January 1, 2012.
(g)  A special judge must take the oath of office required by law of the regular judge.  A special judge has all the powers and jurisdiction of the court and of the regular judge.  A special judge may sign orders, decrees, judgments, or 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)(100), eff. January 1, 2012.
(i)   The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in family law cases and proceedings, and the county clerk serves as clerk of the court in all other cases and proceedings.
(j)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(100), eff. January 1, 2012.
(k)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(100), eff. January 1, 2012.
(l)  A jury in a county court at law shall be composed of six members except as provided by the constitution, Section 25.0007(c), or other law.
(m)  Sections 25.0006 and 25.0008 do not apply to a county court at law in Williamson County.
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. 27, Sec. 2, eff. Oct. 20, 1987;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 8.25(b), 8.44(11), eff. Aug. 28, 1989;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 1, Sec. 15.28, eff. Jan. 1, 1991;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 62, 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.48, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.50(a)(100), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 696 (S.B. 2342), Sec. 29, 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 25.2491. Wilson County

Sec. 25.2491.  WILSON COUNTY.  Wilson County has one statutory county court, the County Court at Law of Wilson County.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3474), Sec. 2.022(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 25.2511. Wise County

Sec. 25.2511.  WISE COUNTY.  (a)  Wise County has the following statutory county courts:
(1)  County Court at Law No. 1 of Wise County; and
(2)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Wise County.
(b)  County Court at Law No. 1 of Wise County sits in Decatur or at another location in the county determined by the judge of County Court at Law No. 1 of Wise County and approved by the commissioners court.
(c)  County Court at Law No. 2 of Wise County sits in Decatur or at another location in the county determined by the judge of County Court at Law No. 2 of Wise County and approved by the commissioners court.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 802 (H.B. 2330), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter D. Multicounty Statutory County Courts › Section 25.2601. Application of Subchapter

Sec. 25.2601.  APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER.  (a)  This subchapter applies only to statutory county courts composed of more than one county.
(b)  Except for Sections 25.0009, 25.0010(b), and 25.0011, Subchapter A applies to a statutory county court composed of more than one county.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 64, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter D. Multicounty Statutory County Courts › Section 25.2602. Judge

Sec. 25.2602.  JUDGE.  (a)  The judge is elected by the qualified voters of the counties at the election at which other statutory county court judges are elected.
(b)  The judge must be:
(1)  at least 25 years of age;
(2)  a resident of one of the counties;  and
(3)  a licensed attorney in this state who has practiced law or served as a judge of a court in this state, or both combined, for the four years preceding election or appointment.
(c)  The judge is entitled to be paid an annual salary set by a vote of a majority of the total number of county judges and commissioners of the commissioners courts of the counties.  The salary shall be apportioned among the counties according to the ratio a county's population bears to the total population of the counties comprising the court.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 64, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter D. Multicounty Statutory County Courts › Section 25.2603. Vacancy

Sec. 25.2603.  VACANCY.  (a)  A vacancy in the office of judge is filled by a joint appointment by the commissioners courts of the counties composing the court.  An appointment must be approved by a vote of a majority of the total number of county judges and commissioners of the commissioners courts of the counties.
(b)  An appointee holds office until the next general election and until the successor is elected and has qualified.
(c)  This section applies to a vacancy existing on creation of the office of judge.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 64, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter D. Multicounty Statutory County Courts › Section 25.2604. Personnel

Sec. 25.2604.  PERSONNEL.  (a)  The county clerk of a particular county serves as clerk in that county.
(b)  The prosecuting attorney representing the state in county court in a particular county serves as prosecutor in that county.
(c)  The sheriff and the other court officials in a county shall serve in the manner required by law for their offices and are entitled to the compensation, fees, and allowances prescribed by law for their offices.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 64, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter D. Multicounty Statutory County Courts › Section 25.2605. Seal

Sec. 25.2605.  SEAL.  The seal is the same as that provided by law for a county court except that the seal must contain the name of the court as designated by statute.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 64, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter D. Multicounty Statutory County Courts › Section 25.2606. General Law

Sec. 25.2606.  GENERAL LAW.  Unless this subchapter contains a conflicting provision, the general law relating to county courts and statutory county courts applies.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 64, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter D. Multicounty Statutory County Courts › Section 25.2607. Designation of Administrative County for Multicounty Statutory County Courts

Sec. 25.2607.  DESIGNATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE COUNTY FOR MULTICOUNTY STATUTORY COUNTY COURTS.  (a)  If a statute that establishes a multicounty statutory county court does not designate one of the counties that compose the multicounty statutory county court as the administrative county for that court, the county with the greatest population of the counties composing the court at the time the court is established is the administrative county for that court.
(b)  The commissioners courts of the counties that compose a multicounty statutory county court may enter into an agreement to provide support for the court.  The administrative county for the court may receive contributions from the other counties composing the court to pay the operating expenses of the court.
(c)  Except for money provided by state appropriations or under an agreement under Subsection (b), the administrative county shall pay out of the county's general fund the salaries, compensation, and expenses incurred in operating the multicounty statutory county court.
(d)  Notwithstanding Section 25.0015, the state shall annually compensate the administrative county of a multicounty statutory county court for the salary of the judge of the multicounty statutory county court in an amount equal to 100 percent of the state salary paid to a district judge with comparable years of service as the multicounty statutory county court judge, as set by the General Appropriations Act in accordance with Section 659.012. For purposes of this subsection, the years of service of a multicounty statutory county court judge include any years of service as:
(1)  an appellate court, district court, statutory county court, or statutory probate court justice or judge; or
(2)  a district attorney, criminal district attorney, or county attorney.
(e)  The court fees and costs collected by the clerk of a multicounty statutory county court shall be deposited in the appropriate county fund as provided by law.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1139), Sec. 3.07(a), eff. September 1, 2015.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1121 (H.B. 2384), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3474), Sec. 2.023, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter E. Multicounty Statutory Probate Courts › Section 25.2651. Application of Subchapter

Sec. 25.2651.  APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER.  (a)  This subchapter applies only to statutory probate courts composed of more than one county.
(b)  Except for Sections 25.0009, 25.0010(b), 25.0011, 25.0030(b), and 25.0031, Subchapters A and B apply to a statutory probate court composed of more than one county.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 409, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 426, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 9.001(f), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter E. Multicounty Statutory Probate Courts › Section 25.2652. Judge

Sec. 25.2652.  JUDGE.  (a)  The judge is elected by the qualified voters of the counties at the election at which other statutory probate court judges are elected.
(b)  The judge must be:
(1)  at least 25 years of age;
(2)  a resident of one of the counties;  and
(3)  a licensed attorney in this state who has practiced law or served as a judge of a court in this state, or both combined, for the four years preceding election or appointment.
(c)  The judge is entitled to be paid an annual salary set by a vote of a majority of the total number of the county judges and commissioners of the commissioners courts of the counties.  The salary shall be apportioned among the counties according to the ratio a county's population bears to the total population of the counties composing the court.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 409, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter E. Multicounty Statutory Probate Courts › Section 25.2653. Vacancy

Sec. 25.2653.  VACANCY.  (a)  A vacancy in the office of judge is filled by a joint appointment by the commissioners courts of the counties composing the court.  An appointment must be approved by a vote of a majority of the total number of the county judges and commissioners of the commissioners courts of the counties.
(b)  An appointee holds office until the next general election and until the successor is elected and has qualified.
(c)  This section applies to a vacancy existing on creation of the office of judge.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 409, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter E. Multicounty Statutory Probate Courts › Section 25.2654. Personnel

Sec. 25.2654.  PERSONNEL.  (a)  The county clerk of a particular county serves as clerk in that county.
(b)  The prosecuting attorney representing the state in a statutory probate court in a particular county serves as prosecutor in that county.
(c)  The sheriff and the other court officials in a county shall serve in the manner required by law for their offices and are entitled to the compensation, fees, and allowances prescribed by law for their offices.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 409, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter E. Multicounty Statutory Probate Courts › Section 25.2655. Seal

Sec. 25.2655.  SEAL.  The seal is the same as that provided by law for a statutory probate court except that the seal must contain the name of the court as designated by statute.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 409, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter E. Multicounty Statutory Probate Courts › Section 25.2656. General Law

Sec. 25.2656.  GENERAL LAW.  Unless this subchapter contains a conflicting provision, the general law relating to statutory probate courts applies.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 409, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts › Subchapter F. Multicounty Statutory County Courts in Particular Counties › Section 25.2701. 1st Multicounty Court at Law (Fisher, Mitchell, and Nolan Counties)

Sec. 25.2701.  1ST MULTICOUNTY COURT AT LAW (FISHER, MITCHELL, AND NOLAN COUNTIES).  Fisher, Mitchell, and Nolan Counties have a multicounty statutory county court composed of those counties, the 1st Multicounty Court at Law.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1059 (H.B. 3153), Sec. 2.07(a), eff. September 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1114 (H.B. 4281), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.