Bill > HB5649

This bill modifies the jurisdiction of the county court at law in Hidalgo County by expanding its legal authority. Specifically, the bill removes the previous limitation that restricted the court's jurisdiction to civil cases with controversies under $750,000 and instead grants the court full constitutional and general law jurisdiction in family law cases and civil cases without any monetary cap. The bill clarifies that these changes will only apply to causes of action filed on or after the effective date (September 1, 2025), meaning cases filed before that date will continue to be governed by the previous legal standards. By eliminating the monetary limitation, the bill effectively allows the Hidalgo County court at law to handle a broader range of civil cases, potentially reducing the workload on district courts and providing more flexible judicial resources for the county.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB5649