Bill > SB496

This bill modifies the jurisdiction of county courts at law in Potter County by expanding their authority in felony cases. Currently, the County Court at Law No. 1 in Potter County has specific jurisdictional powers, and this bill changes the language to apply those powers to all county courts at law in the county. Specifically, the bill allows all county courts at law in Potter County to have concurrent jurisdiction with district courts to conduct arraignments, conduct pretrial hearings, and accept pleas in uncontested matters. This means multiple county courts can now handle these specific felony case proceedings, which were previously limited to one court. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation of the jurisdictional changes.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB496