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This bill creates two new judicial districts (the 501st and 502nd Judicial Districts) specifically for Fort Bend County, Texas. Both new districts will be geographically composed of Fort Bend County, which suggests the county has experienced significant population growth or legal caseload that necessitates additional judicial resources. The bill specifies that these new judicial districts will be established on the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. By adding these districts, the legislation aims to improve the judicial system's capacity to handle legal cases in Fort Bend County by providing more judicial venues and potentially reducing case backlogs. The bill is a straightforward amendment to the Government Code, adding two new sections that define the geographical composition of these judicial districts.

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