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This bill addresses legal proceedings in Texas counties along the Mexico border by creating new provisions for handling specific criminal cases and providing potential financial reimbursement. Specifically, the bill allows judges in Texas-Mexico border region counties to refer criminal trespass cases involving individuals not lawfully present in the United States to associate judges. Additionally, the bill permits county commissioners courts to request reimbursement from the Texas Judicial Council for all or part of the salary paid to associate judges and interpreters involved in these referred cases, with the reimbursement to be drawn from funds appropriated for border security purposes. The Texas Judicial Council is authorized to create rules for implementing these reimbursement procedures. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, and aims to provide additional judicial resources and financial support for counties dealing with specific criminal proceedings related to border security issues.

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