Texas SB1813 amends the Local Government Code to redefine the delegation of duties for county judges in specific counties.

Texas SB1813 modifies the Local Government Code to change the criteria for delegating duties of a county judge. This change applies to counties with a population exceeding 1.5 million or those with a population between 350,000 and 370,000 that border the Gulf of Mexico and are adjacent to a county with a population of at least 3.3 million. The bill also updates the heading of Section 81.029 to reflect the delegation of duties to a county commissioner in certain counties. The amendments will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1813 amends the Local Government Code to redefine the delegation of duties for county judges in specific counties.

Texas SB1813 modifies the Local Government Code to change the criteria for delegating duties of a county judge. This change applies to counties with a population exceeding 1.5 million or those with a population between 350,000 and 370,000 that border the Gulf of Mexico and are adjacent to a county with a population of at least 3.3 million. The bill also updates the heading of Section 81.029 to reflect the delegation of duties to a county commissioner in certain counties. The amendments will take effect on September 1, 2025.