Texas HB5060 amends judicial branch operations, including district court jurisdiction, magistrate appointments, and jury service exemptions.

Texas HB5060 modifies the Texas Government Code and Code of Criminal Procedure to adjust district court jurisdiction, magistrate appointments, and jury service exemptions. It creates new judicial districts in Brazoria, Fort Bend, Rockwall, and Ellis counties, effective September 1, 2025, and September 1, 2026. The bill also expands the jurisdiction of county courts at law in Hidalgo, Atascosa, and Bowie counties. It revises the qualifications and duties of magistrates, including those appointed by county commissioners courts.

Texas HB5060 amends judicial branch operations, including district court jurisdiction, magistrate appointments, and jury service exemptions.

Texas HB5060 modifies the Texas Government Code and Code of Criminal Procedure to adjust district court jurisdiction, magistrate appointments, and jury service exemptions. It creates new judicial districts in Brazoria, Fort Bend, Rockwall, and Ellis counties, effective September 1, 2025, and September 1, 2026. The bill also expands the jurisdiction of county courts at law in Hidalgo, Atascosa, and Bowie counties. It revises the qualifications and duties of magistrates, including those appointed by county commissioners courts.