Texas HB1928 mandates reimbursement of county costs for statutory probate court judges in contested matters.

Texas HB1928 amends the Estates Code to require a statutory probate court judge to order the estate to reimburse the county for costs if a party files a motion for the judge's assignment in a contested matter. The judge must also equitably apportion these costs among the estate and parties involved. The bill also modifies the Government Code to allow judges assigned outside their county of residence to receive additional compensation. This Act applies to motions filed after its effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1928 mandates reimbursement of county costs for statutory probate court judges in contested matters.

Texas HB1928 amends the Estates Code to require a statutory probate court judge to order the estate to reimburse the county for costs if a party files a motion for the judge's assignment in a contested matter. The judge must also equitably apportion these costs among the estate and parties involved. The bill also modifies the Government Code to allow judges assigned outside their county of residence to receive additional compensation. This Act applies to motions filed after its effective date of September 1, 2025.