Texas SB311 restricts writ issuance to the Texas Supreme Court, prohibiting other courts and officials.

Texas SB311 amends the Government Code to limit the issuance of writs of procedendo, certiorari, quo warranto, and mandamus to the Texas Supreme Court or its justices. Other courts and officials, including the governor, are prohibited from issuing these writs. The changes apply only to applications filed after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025. Applications filed before this date remain governed by existing law.

Texas SB311 restricts writ issuance to the Texas Supreme Court, prohibiting other courts and officials.

Texas SB311 amends the Government Code to limit the issuance of writs of procedendo, certiorari, quo warranto, and mandamus to the Texas Supreme Court or its justices. Other courts and officials, including the governor, are prohibited from issuing these writs. The changes apply only to applications filed after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025. Applications filed before this date remain governed by existing law.