Box 2985 Conroe, TX 77305 Physical Address: 301 N. Main Street, Suite 103, Conroe, TX 77301 Email: districtclerk@mctx.org Sec. 361ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BRAZOS COUNTY). The Supreme Court also has jurisdiction to answer questions of state law certified from a federal appellate court; has original jurisdiction to issue writs and to conduct proceedings for the involuntary retirement orremoval of judges; and reviews cases involving attorney discipline upon appeal from the Board of Disciplinary Appeals of the State Bar of Texas. 2913), Sec. 480, Sec. The terms are designated the January-July and July-January terms. (b) The 246th District Court shall give preference to family law matters. Sec. (b) The terms of the 99th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January and July. (4) in San Saba County on the second Mondays in March and October. 325TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TARRANT COUNTY). 3(a), eff. (b) The terms of the 121st District Court begin: (1) in Terry County on the second Mondays in May and November; and. (b) The 345th District Court shall give preference to civil matters. (b) The terms of the 33rd District Court begin: (1) in Blanco County on the first Mondays in February and September; (2) in Burnet County on the fourth Mondays in April and November; (3) in Llano County on the first Mondays in April and November; and. 3, Sec. 929 (H.B. 1.03(b), eff. 2(a), eff. (a) The 254th Judicial District is composed of Dallas County. (b) In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, each district court in Morris County has the civil jurisdiction of a county court. (d) The terms of the 202nd District Court begin on the first Mondays in January and July. 1306, Sec. (a) The 56th Judicial District is composed of Galveston County. (a) The 34th Judicial District is composed of El Paso County. (d) The 30th, 78th, and 89th district courts in Wichita County have concurrent jurisdiction. The district clerk in each county shall place letters on the envelope containing the file papers in each case after the number of the case, designating by the letter "A" cases pending in the 77th District Court and by the letter "B" cases pending in the 87th District Court. (d) Section 24.139, relating to the 37th District Court, contains provisions applicable to all the district courts in Bexar County. 390TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TRAVIS COUNTY). The 443rd Judicial District is composed of Ellis County. Two or more judges may try different cases in the same court at the same time, and each may occupy his own courtroom or the room of any other court. 24.019. Sec. (a) The 430th Judicial District is composed of Hidalgo County. Sec. (f) There is one general docket for the 23rd and 329th district courts in Wharton County. The 158th Judicial District is composed of Denton County. 149TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BRAZORIA COUNTY). Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. (b) The terms of the 87th District Court begin: (1) in Anderson County on the first Mondays in February and August; (2) in Freestone County on the first Mondays in January, April, July, and October; (3) in Leon County on the fifth Monday after the first Mondays in May and November; and. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. Sec. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. (5) in Hall County on the first Mondays in February and September. (3) the obligees in all appearance bonds and recognizances taken in and for the district court and the witnesses summoned to appear before the district court under the prior law are required to appear at the next term of the court as fixed by the amended law. 3, eff. 24.164. If two or more persons originally and properly join in one suit, the suit for jurisdictional purposes is treated as if one party is suing for the aggregate amount of all their claims added together, excluding interest and costs. (a) The 94th Judicial District is composed of Nueces County. 2(9), eff. September 1, 2009. 2454), Sec. The 268th Judicial District is composed of Fort Bend County. January 1, 2007. 165TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). 24.614. The clerk of the transferring court shall certify the style and number of the case to the clerk of the receiving court and include the papers of the case with the certification. 855 (H.B. (b) The 339th District Court shall give preference to criminal cases. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. The judges, by agreement, shall take their vacations alternately so that a judge is present in one of the courts at all times. (a) The 230th Judicial District is composed of Harris County. (a) The 125th Judicial District is composed of Harris County. (a) The 427th Judicial District is composed of Travis County. (b) The terms of the 253rd District Court begin in Liberty County on the first Mondays in April and October and in Chambers County on the first Mondays in June and December. 3153), Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 24.219. (a) The 455th Judicial District is composed of Travis County. 5.95(83), eff. 24.949. 244TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (ECTOR COUNTY). 2, eff. 5(b), eff. (b) The terms of the 78th District Court begin on the first Mondays in March, June, September, and December. 24.497. (b) A district judge is entitled to an amount of supplemental compensation for serving on the juvenile board of a county that is equal to the amount other judges serving on the juvenile board receive. (a) The 144th Judicial District is composed of Bexar County. Sec. 24.623. Email; Facebook; LinkedIn; Twitter; Reddit; Feedback Print. 460TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TRAVIS COUNTY). June 17, 2011. 24.198. 2454), Sec. The judgment, order, or action of the district court is valid and binding as if the case were pending in the district court. Sept. 1, 1997. 24.386. September 1, 2005. 24.147. 24.115. If none of these courts exist in the county or municipality, appeals are to a county court at law. 1, eff. APPOINTMENT OF INITIAL JUDGE. 1951), Sec. (c) The terms of the 289th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January and July. 2, eff. 24.496. 85 (S.B. 39TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HASKELL, KENT, STONEWALL, AND THROCKMORTON COUNTIES). 810, Sec. January 1, 2012. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 289TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BEXAR COUNTY). Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. The 441st Judicial District is composed of Midland County. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) A family district court judge's qualifications and term of office are the same as those prescribed by the constitution and laws of this state for district judges. Sec. Sec. In case of absence, sickness, or disqualification of any of the judges, any of the other judges may hold court for him. 24.127. WebThe District Court is administered by the State which own and operate their own set of buildings and websites. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. Sec. 461ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BRAZORIA COUNTY). (a) The 21st Judicial District is composed of Bastrop, Burleson, Lee, and Washington counties. Sec. (4) in Throckmorton County on the 12th and 23rd Mondays after the first Monday in January and the 12th Monday after the first Monday in September. (b) In assigning a case to a district court, the district clerk shall take into consideration any requirement in Subchapter B that a district court in Hidalgo County give preference to specific matters. (b) In addition to the other jurisdiction provided by law, the 451st District Court has concurrent jurisdiction with the County Court of Kendall County in all civil and criminal matters over which the county court would have original or appellate jurisdiction, including probate matters and proceedings under Subtitle C, Title 7, Health and Safety Code. 9(a), eff. 480, Sec. (a) The 390th Judicial District is composed of Travis County. 24.510. 205TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (CULBERSON, EL PASO, AND HUDSPETH COUNTIES). Sept. 1, 1995. 848 (S.B. (b) The terms of the 68th District Court begin on the first Mondays in February, May, September, and December. Sec. 1182 (S.B. September 1, 2005. 16, eff. (c) The terms of the 15th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January and July. (b) Section 24.910, relating to the Tarrant County Criminal District Court No. (b) The terms of the 24th District Court begin: (1) in Calhoun County on the fourth Mondays in April and October; (2) in DeWitt County on the second Mondays in January and July; (3) in Goliad County on the first Mondays in February and August; (4) in Jackson County on the fourth Mondays in January and July; (5) in Refugio County on the third Mondays in April and October; and. 24.570. (a) The 403rd Judicial District is composed of Travis County. Sec. (g) The officers serving the 276th District Court in Marion County shall also serve the 115th District Court in Marion County. 24.573. (a) The 226th Judicial District is composed of Bexar County. 24.391. (a) The 26th Judicial District is composed of Williamson County. 606 (S.B. 24.026. Cause Of Action: 28 U.S.C. 40), Sec. 1.06(a), eff. 2936), Sec. 337TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). (b) The terms of the 67th District Court begin on the first Mondays in March, June, September, and December. Sec. 24.158. 1494, Sec. The Jefferson County sheriff or the sheriff's deputy shall attend the courts in Port Arthur and perform all duties required by law or court order. 6 ( PLAN C2193 ). 459TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TRAVIS COUNTY). September 1, 2011. Sec. 934 (H.B. 2230), Sec. 1391(b). Sec. 1, eff. (f) A retired judge appointed to sit for the regular judge under this section shall receive for the services actually performed the same salary that the regular judge is entitled to receive for those services. Sept. 1, 1995. 334TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). 109TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (ANDREWS, CRANE, AND WINKLER COUNTIES). Tarrant County. APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER. September 1, 2007. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. Any of the judges may hear and determine motions, petitions for injunction, applications for appointment of receivers, interventions, motions to transfer venue, pleas in abatement and all dilatory pleas, motions for new trials, and all preliminary matters, questions, and proceedings, and may enter judgment or order on them in the court in which the case or proceeding is pending without having the matter transferred to the court of the acting judge. Sec. 215TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). (f) When the courts sit in Texarkana, the Bowie County district clerk or the clerk's deputy shall serve as clerk of the courts and may transfer all necessary books, minutes, and records to Texarkana or Boston when necessary. 173RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HENDERSON COUNTY). (a) The 121st Judicial District is composed of Terry and Yoakum counties. Sec. (a) The 135th Judicial District is composed of Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Jackson, Refugio, and Victoria counties. Sec. Sec. 76, Sec. 341ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT (WEBB COUNTY). 171ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT (EL PASO COUNTY). Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. (c) The terms of the 62nd District Court in each county begin on the first Mondays in January and July. Texas courts can be found in every county in Texas. Sept. 1, 2001. 1337, Sec. 388TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (EL PASO COUNTY). (d) Section 24.179, relating to the 77th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 87th District Court in Freestone and Limestone counties. 24.453. 541 (S.B. However, the Court exercises some control over its caseload in deciding which petitions will be granted. Sec. The 464th Judicial District is composed of Hidalgo County. 1306, Sec. Sept. 1, 1985. (d) The judges of the district courts in Travis County do not have a duty to impanel grand juries but may impanel grand juries when they consider it necessary. Sec. (d) The terms of the 8th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January and July. The 369th Judicial District is composed of Anderson, Cherokee, and Leon counties. (a) The 171st Judicial District is composed of El Paso County. 223RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT (GRAY COUNTY). 480, Sec. (a) The 174th Judicial District is composed of Harris County. 345TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TRAVIS COUNTY). 240TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (FORT BEND COUNTY). (b) The 292nd District Court shall give preference to criminal cases. (c) In all suits, actions, or proceedings in the district courts in Galveston County, it is sufficient for the address or designation to be the "District Court of Galveston County.". 24. The payment shall be made from the item in the judiciary section, comptroller's department, of the appropriations act providing for payment of salaries of district judges and criminal district judges. 24.476. Sec. The first intermediate appellate court in Texas was created by the Constitution of 1876, which created a Court of Appeals with appellate jurisdiction in all criminal cases and in all civil cases originating in the county courts. (d) In all suits, actions, or proceedings in the district courts, it is sufficient for the address or designation to be "District Court of Harris County.". Sec. 102ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BOWIE AND RED RIVER COUNTIES). 1, eff. 24.365. Sec. 1.06(a), eff. (a-2) In Harris County each district court holds terms that commence on the first Mondays in February, May, August, and November of each year. (a) The 61st Judicial District is composed of Harris County. Sept. 1, 1985. Sec. (c) Section 24.174, relating to the 72nd District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 99th District Court. Each term continues until the court has disposed of the business for that term. 929 (H.B. Texas's court system is a centralized, unified and state 480, Sec. 733 (H.B. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 24.124. (d) The 17th District Court shall give preference to civil matters. (b) The terms of the 478th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January, April, July, and October. Sec. Sec. January 1, 2006. records are 1103 (H.B. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. (b) The terms of the 64th District Court in each county of the district begin on the first Mondays in January and July and are designated the January and July terms. Most district courts consider both criminal and civil cases but, in counties with many courts, each may specialize in civil, criminal, juvenile, or family law matters.[2]. 316TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HUTCHINSON COUNTY). (3) in Val Verde County on the first Mondays in January and June. Sec. 24.443. 3.04, eff. Watch. 4(a), eff. Sec. 72 (H.B. (c) The judge of the 138th District Court shall impanel grand juries at all times required by law. 24.259. Aug. 28, 1995; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. (b) The 83rd and 112th district courts have concurrent jurisdiction in Pecos County. 2.01(a), eff. (c) Each of the judges of the district courts in Aransas, Bee, Live Oak, McMullen, and San Patricio counties shall sign the minutes of each term of his court in each of the counties not later than the 30th day after the end of the term and shall also sign the minutes of the other courts covering the proceedings that were held before him. 912 (S.B. WebGutierrez v. Hijar Doc. Oct. 1, 1999. For more information on which cases were transferred, please go to District Court Case Transfers page. 1342 (S.B. 1081 (H.B. 24.243. (d) The judge of the 424th District Court may impanel grand juries in each county. 181ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT (POTTER AND RANDALL COUNTIES). (a) The 382nd Judicial District is composed of Rockwall County. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 24.390. 34, Sec. (a) Except as provided by Subsections (a-1) and (a-2) and Section 24.0125, notwithstanding any other law, each district court holds in each county in the judicial district terms that commence on the first Mondays in January and July of each year. art. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 9, eff. (a) The 332nd Judicial District is composed of Hidalgo County. 247TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). CONCURRENT JURISDICTION. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. The additional fees caused by the transfer shall be taxed as part of the costs of the suit. Sec. 189TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). 1, eff. 116TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (DALLAS COUNTY). 74TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (MCLENNAN COUNTY). June 14, 1989. 72 (H.B. Sec. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1, eff. 14, eff. Business. Sec. 121, Sec. (c) The terms of the 356th District Court begin on the first Mondays in April and October. And RED RIVER COUNTIES ) and websites County shall also serve the District... 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