HB16

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, jurors, and the special prosecution unit; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

Complete·9/17/25

Relates to judicial branch operations, court security, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record.

This bill updates various aspects of the judicial branch in Texas, including court security, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, and the powers of the Texas Supreme Court. It establishes new judicial districts, modifies the jurisdiction of certain courts, and sets fees for various court services.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Passed

Calendar

Aug 26, 2025

3:30 PM

Senate State Affairs Committee Hearing

Aug 20, 2025

9:00 AM

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee Hearing

History

Sep 17, 2025

Signed by the Governor

Sep 17, 2025

See remarks for effective date

Aug 28, 2025

House

Signed in the House