Bill > HB93

This bill modifies the jurisdiction and operations of the County Court at Law in Atascosa County by expanding its legal authority. Specifically, the bill adds a sixth category of jurisdiction, allowing the county court to hear civil cases valued up to $1 million, including suits involving property rights, lien enforcement, property trials, and real property recovery. Additionally, the bill adds a provision that allows a county court at law judge to be assigned to any district court in Atascosa County and hear matters pending in that district court. The bill also changes how the judge's salary is determined, replacing the previous language that required the salary to be set by the commissioners court with a reference to a standard salary provision in Section 25.0005 of the Government Code. The changes will only apply to cases filed or proceedings commenced on or after the bill's effective date, which is 91 days after the last day of the legislative session. This modification aims to provide more flexibility in judicial assignments and expand the county court's civil jurisdiction.

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