Expands jurisdiction of Potter County courts to include felony arraignments, pretrial hearings, and pleas in uncontested matters.

This bill amends the Texas Government Code to expand the jurisdiction of county courts at law in Potter County. Specifically, it grants these courts concurrent jurisdiction with district courts in felony cases for conducting arraignments, pretrial hearings, and accepting pleas in uncontested matters. This change aims to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of the judicial process in Potter County. The amendments will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Expands jurisdiction of Potter County courts to include felony arraignments, pretrial hearings, and pleas in uncontested matters.

This bill amends the Texas Government Code to expand the jurisdiction of county courts at law in Potter County. Specifically, it grants these courts concurrent jurisdiction with district courts in felony cases for conducting arraignments, pretrial hearings, and accepting pleas in uncontested matters. This change aims to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of the judicial process in Potter County. The amendments will take effect on September 1, 2025.