Texas HB1469 amends the jurisdiction and procedures of the County Court at Law in Bowie County.

Texas HB1469 amends the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law in Bowie County, granting it concurrent jurisdiction with district courts in specialty court programs, misdemeanor cases, family law cases, and probate and guardianship matters. It excludes felony criminal matters and suits to recover penalties or escheated property. The bill also modifies jury composition, setting 12 members for civil or criminal matters, except in misdemeanor cases where the jury consists of six members. Additionally, it allows judges to transfer cases between courts in matters of concurrent jurisdiction.

Texas HB1469 amends the jurisdiction and procedures of the County Court at Law in Bowie County.

Texas HB1469 amends the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law in Bowie County, granting it concurrent jurisdiction with district courts in specialty court programs, misdemeanor cases, family law cases, and probate and guardianship matters. It excludes felony criminal matters and suits to recover penalties or escheated property. The bill also modifies jury composition, setting 12 members for civil or criminal matters, except in misdemeanor cases where the jury consists of six members. Additionally, it allows judges to transfer cases between courts in matters of concurrent jurisdiction.