Bill > HB2360

This bill modifies the jurisdiction of county courts at law in Potter County by expanding their authority in criminal cases. Currently, the County Court at Law No. 1 in Potter County has specific jurisdiction in felony cases, but the bill proposes to broaden this authority to include all county courts at law in the county. Specifically, these courts will now have concurrent jurisdiction with district courts to conduct arraignments (formal readings of criminal charges), conduct pretrial hearings, and accept pleas in uncontested matters. This change means that multiple county courts in Potter County can now handle these specific criminal case procedures, potentially helping to distribute the judicial workload more efficiently. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving local courts and legal systems time to prepare for the change in jurisdictional procedures.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB2360