Bill > HB5078

This bill increases the jurisdictional monetary threshold for statutory county courts in Texas from $250,000 to $325,000, affecting several sections of the Government Code. Specifically, the bill modifies rules for civil cases in county courts at law, expanding their jurisdiction to handle civil cases with amounts in controversy up to $325,000. The changes impact multiple procedural aspects, including the Supreme Court's rules for promoting efficient case resolution, the concurrent jurisdiction of statutory county courts with district courts, jury composition requirements, and which clerk (district or county) will serve as the court clerk based on the case's monetary value. The bill applies only to civil cases filed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025, ensuring that existing cases will be governed by the previous legal standard. By raising the jurisdictional limit, the bill aims to potentially streamline civil litigation by allowing more cases to be heard in county courts at law, which may provide a more efficient and cost-effective venue for certain civil disputes.

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