Sec. (a) The 131st Judicial District is composed of Bexar County. Severe Weather Awareness Week GCOEM Receives EMAT Award Cold Weather Driving Tips More News. 16, eff. (b) The sheriff of each county or the sheriff's deputy shall attend the court as required by law or by the judge. (c) The terms of the 77th District Court begin: (1) in Freestone County on the first Mondays in February, May, August, and November; and. (a) The 2nd Judicial District is composed of Cherokee County. Sec. 580 (S.B. (e) All contested divorce cases, all default judgments, and all cases in which any of the parties are cited by publication must be tried in the county in which the case is filed unless other law authorizes the case to be tried in another county. September 1, 2005. The 280th Judicial District is composed of Harris County. Sec. 3, eff. Each of the judges of the 23rd and 329th district courts in Wharton County shall sign the minutes of each term of those courts not later than the 30th day after the end of each term, shall sign the minutes at the end of each column of the minutes, and shall sign the minutes of the proceedings that were held before him. 1, eff. December 15, 2009. 356TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARDIN COUNTY). Sec. 24.523. Sec. 1314), Sec. Sec. Sec. 1306, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. The court shall implement the statewide electronic court filing system to assist a party in electronic filing. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 24.215. (a) The 437th Judicial District is composed of Bexar County. Sec. (c) Section 24.901, relating to the Criminal District Court of Dallas County, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 24.384. The 378th Judicial District is composed of Ellis County. 24.945. 24.590. 1352 (S.B. 1124, Sec. 24.175. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. Sept. 1, 1985. 1182 (S.B. 24.581. 6(a), eff. Aug. 31, 1987. Sec. (a) The rules of procedure in any proceeding in this court are those prescribed by the laws of the United States, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, these Sec. 1.06(a), eff. 929 (H.B. The 458th Judicial District is composed of Fort Bend County. 88TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARDIN AND TYLER COUNTIES). 70TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (ECTOR COUNTY). Civil District Courts. 1, eff. 24.435. 77v(a)], Section 27 of the Exchange Act [15 U.S.C. Sec. 72 (H.B. 77v(a)], Section 27 of the Exchange Act [15 U.S.C. 1189), Sec. 24.306. Texas municipal courts are located in the cities in which they serve. 1, eff. 2(4), eff. Matters and proceedings in the concurrent jurisdiction of the 356th District Court and the county court may be filed in either court, and all cases of concurrent jurisdiction may be transferred between the 356th District Court and the county court. Aug. 30, 1993; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (a) The 341st Judicial District is composed of Webb County. 24.6006. COURT STYLE. 1329), Sec. 24.364. 24.515. 24.948. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 3796), Sec. 2.04(a), eff. WebThe District Court is administered by the State which own and operate their own set of buildings and websites. PENDING CASES AND PROCEEDINGS. 2.06(a), eff. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the Tarrant County Criminal District Court No. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 61ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). The larger cities are served by multiple courts, the number depending upon the population of the city and the needs of the public. (b) Section 24.112, relating to the 11th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 80th District Court. 40), Sec. June 19, 2009. (a) The 127th Judicial District is composed of Harris County. 3481), Sec. (a) The 56th Judicial District is composed of Galveston County. WebJudicial District Courts; Justice of the Peace Courts; Probate Court; Tax Assessor - Collector; Treasurer; Sheriff; News. January 1, 2023. Sept. 1, 1985. When a case is transferred, all processes, writs, bonds, recognizances, or other obligations issued from the transferring court are returnable to the court to which the case is transferred as if originally issued by that court. January 1, 2022. In case of absence, sickness, or disqualification, any of the other judges may hold court for him. (3) in Houston County on the first Mondays in March, August, and October. (b) The terms of the 105th District Court begin: (1) in Kenedy County on the first Mondays in June and December; (2) in Kleberg County on the first Mondays in April and October; and. Sept. 1, 1997. 154TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (LAMB COUNTY). Sec. 24.225. Jan. 1, 2001. 148, Sec. 128TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (ORANGE COUNTY). May 14, 2007. 1575), Sec. Sec. September 1, 2009. (b) The terms of the 3rd District Court begin: (1) in Anderson County on the first Mondays in April, July, and December; (2) in Henderson County on the first Mondays in February, June, and September; and. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) The 126th Judicial District is composed of Travis County. (c) In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the 319th District Court has concurrent jurisdiction with the county courts at law in Nueces County to receive a guilty plea in a misdemeanor case pending in a county court at law in Nueces County and dispose of the case, regardless of whether the case is transferred to the district court. (b) The 207th District Court has the same jurisdiction in Comal County as the 22nd District Court has in Comal County and shall give preference to criminal cases in Caldwell, Comal, and Hays counties. 1189), Sec. Allen and Kelly. 24.201. 3(a), eff. 1337, Sec. (a) The 44th Judicial District is composed of Dallas County. 1148, Sec. 148, Sec. The district clerk in each county shall place letters on the envelope containing the file papers in each case after the number of the case, designating by the letter "A" cases pending in the 77th District Court and by the letter "B" cases pending in the 87th District Court. Sec. 3.13(14), eff. Jan. 15, 2004. OFFICERS OF COURT. The 244th Judicial District is composed of Ector County. (c) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 24.106. 1, eff. (c) Section 24.174, relating to the 72nd District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 137th District Court. (b) The 468th District Court shall give preference to family law matters. 125TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). 24.537. Sec. Contact Information. 2(7), eff. (2) a regional review committee composed of three members who are a county judge, a county attorney, a county commissioner or a county sheriff, each appointed by the member of the house of representatives of this state who represents the counties in the judicial district. Sec. January 1, 2012. Sec. 164TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). (a) The 82nd Judicial District is composed of Falls and Robertson counties. September 1, 2005. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 148, Sec. 480, Sec. 24.145. Sec. Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. (a) The 253rd Judicial District is composed of Chambers and Liberty counties. Some counties share numerous overlapping districts, such as the 12 districts that serve the same 13 county region of central and eastern Texas, with each district covering the entirety of the 13 counties. 704, Sec. (a) The 292nd Judicial District is composed of Dallas County. 24.194. (b) Section 24.111, relating to the 10th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 212th District Court. (a) The 139th Judicial District is composed of Hidalgo County. Aug. 28, 1989; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. The 284th Judicial District is composed of Montgomery County. In a county with two or more district courts, the district judges may adopt rules governing the filing and numbering of cases, the assignment of cases for trial, and the distribution of the work of the courts as in their discretion they consider necessary or desirable for the orderly dispatch of the business of the courts. 180TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). 143RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT (LOVING, REEVES, AND WARD COUNTIES). 24.355. A case may not be transferred from one court to another without the consent of the judge of the court to which it is transferred, and a case may not be transferred unless it is within the jurisdiction of the court to which it is transferred. 246TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). The officer shall serve the subpoena in the same manner as a subpoena issued by a district court is served. Sec. 1, eff. 24.533. 2150), Sec. 1, eff. (a) The 384th Judicial District is composed of El Paso County. 24.910. 632, Sec. (c) Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 134TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (DALLAS COUNTY). WebThe four district courts are split into the areas of Texas. Web936-539-7855 Mailing Address: P. O. (c) The terms of the 128th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January, May, and September. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. Sec. 14, eff. 1, eff. (c) The judge may take a vacation and not attend court for four weeks in each year. (c) The terms of the 66th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January, March, May, July, September, and November. 5(a), eff. They also hear civil cases where the amount in controversy is less than certain dollar limits. Most are located in rural areas. 11TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). 24.128. Sec. 606 (S.B. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. Sec. 292ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT (DALLAS COUNTY). (a) The 248th Judicial District is composed of Harris County. 2(8), eff. Sec. (a) The 204th Judicial District is composed of Dallas County. Sec. 24.187. (b) If cases or other proceedings are transferred from a district court to another district court in accordance with this subchapter, all writs, processes, bonds, bail bonds, recognizances, complaints, informations and indictments, and any other matters returnable to the court from which the cases or proceedings were transferred are returnable to the court to which the cases or proceedings are transferred and are as valid as if they had been made returnable originally to that court. 24.610. 2(3), eff. September 1, 2015. Sec. The court may modify the requirements of a subpoena that the court determines are unreasonable. September 1, 2005. (e) Section 24.123, relating to the 22nd District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 207th District Court. 342ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TARRANT COUNTY). Sec. (a) The 130th Judicial District is composed of Matagorda County. 391ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TOM GREEN COUNTY). 485TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TARRANT COUNTY). (a) The 115th Judicial District is composed of Marion and Upshur counties. On return of the process the judge of either court may preside over the hearing or trial. (a) This section applies only to counties with two or more district courts. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) The 356th Judicial District is composed of Hardin County. Venue lies in this Court pursuant to Section 22(a) of the Securities Act [15 U.S.C. (b) Section 24.124, relating to the 23rd District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the Family District Court for the 329th Judicial District. 1, eff. COURT OFFICIALS, PERSONNEL, AND FACILITIES. WebThe District Civil Courts have original jurisdiction in all divorce cases, cases involving title to land, election contest cases, and civil matters in which the amount of money or 1.02(b), eff. The Texas Constitution provides for a county court in each of the 254 counties of the state, though all such courts do not exercise judicial functions. Sec. 24.451. (2) subject to judicial discretion and resources, the designated domestic violence district court may also hear divorce and custody cases in which: (A) a court has made an affirmative finding of family violence involving both parties; or. 24.179. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) A district judge engaged in the discharge of official duties in a county other than the judge's county of residence is entitled to traveling and other necessary expenses, as provided by Chapter 660. INCOMPETENCY. CONCURRENT JURISDICTION. 85 (S.B. WebIf you need assistance from the court and fall into one of these categories, please contact the court by either calling the district clerks office at one of the numbers listed in the The 397th Judicial District is composed of Grayson County. 24.443. (a) The 289th Judicial District is composed of Bexar County. Sept. 1, 1985. (a) The 28th Judicial District is composed of Nueces County. (2) family violence, as defined by Section 71.004, Family Code. 120TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (EL PASO COUNTY). 387TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (FORT BEND COUNTY). Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. Sec. 24.183. (3) that the oath prescribed by law was administered to the special judge. 480, Sec. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. Its caseload is directly affected by the structure and jurisdiction of Texas appellate court system, as the courts of appeals handle most of the states criminal and civil appeals from the district and county level courts, and the Court of Criminal Appeals handles all criminal appeals beyond the intermediate courts of appeals. 24.920. Sept. 1, 1985. 147TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TRAVIS COUNTY). In sparsely populated areas of the State, several counties may be served by a single district court, while an urban county may be served by many district courts. The State District Courts hold hearings on pre-trial matters and preside over jury and non-jury trials. Appeals from municipal courts of record are generally heard in the county criminal courts, county criminal courts of appeal or municipal courts of appeal. As of January 2019, 472 district courts serve the state, each 1342 (S.B. Sec. If two or more persons originally and properly join in one suit, the suit for jurisdictional purposes is treated as if one party is suing for the aggregate amount of all their claims added together, excluding interest and costs. All civil and criminal matters within the concurrent jurisdiction of the county and district courts must be filed with the county clerk in the county court. (a) The 45th Judicial District is composed of Bexar County. Welcome to Kaufman County, Texas, founded in 1848. (c) Section 24.901, relating to the Criminal District Court of Dallas County, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 1314), Sec. (b) The 248th District Court shall give preference to criminal cases. The jurisdictional dollar amounts vary from one court to another. 165 (H.B. 24.479. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1, eff. Sec. 51ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT (COKE, IRION, SCHLEICHER, STERLING, AND TOM GREEN COUNTIES). 3, eff. The 506th Judicial District is composed of Grimes and Waller Counties. 349), Sec. 4 begin on the first Mondays in January, April, July, and October. 2.10(a), eff. (b) The terms of the 132nd District Court begin: (1) in Borden County on the first Mondays in January, March, May, July, September, and November; and. 480, Sec. 457TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY COUNTY). 1308, Sec. Original and exclusive jurisdiction over criminal violations of certain municipal ordinances and airport board rules, orders, or resolutions that do not exceed $2,000 in some instances and $500 in others; Concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in certain misdemeanor criminal cases; and. (a) The prosecuting attorney, the sheriff, and the district clerk shall serve each family district court in their county in the same manner they serve the district courts of their county. Sept. 1, 1985. 1059 (H.B. For purposes of Article XV, Section 6, of the Texas Constitution, "incompetency" means: (2) gross carelessness in the discharge of official duties; or. 397TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (GRAYSON COUNTY). 2(1), eff. In lieu of a municipal court created by the Legislature, municipalities may choose to establish municipal courts of record. 1352 (S.B. (b) The obligees in all appearance bonds and recognizances taken in and for a district court of a county before the effective date of an amendment to this chapter, and all witnesses summoned to appear before that district court under laws existing before the effective date of an amendment to this chapter, are required to appear at another district court in the county on the date that court directs, but may not be required to appear on a date that is earlier than the date on which the obligees or witnesses were originally required to appear. 24.359. 276TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (CAMP, MARION, MORRIS, AND TITUS COUNTIES). (b) The 427th Judicial District shall give preference to criminal matters. (b) The 363rd District Court shall give preference to criminal cases. (b) The terms of the 123rd District Court begin: (1) in Panola County on the first Mondays in January, May, and September; and. 21(2), eff. (c) Section 24.901, relating to the Criminal District Court of Dallas County, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the Dallas County Criminal District Court No. The Supreme Court has statewide, final appellate jurisdiction in most civil and juvenile cases. 3.13(17), eff. 600 59th Street Galveston, TX 77550 Galveston, Texas 77550 (409) 762-8621. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1139), Sec. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. Jan. 1, 2001. September 1, 2015. (2) in Cass County on the first Mondays in February, May, August, and November. 24.398. 541, Sec. Any of the judges may hear and determine motions, petitions for injunction, applications for appointment of receivers, interventions, motions to transfer venue, pleas in abatement and all dilatory pleas, motions for new trials, and all preliminary matters, questions, and proceedings, and may enter judgment or order on them in the court in which the case or proceeding is pending without having the matter transferred to the court of the acting judge. (4) in Sherman County on the 14th Monday after the second Mondays in January and July. Sept. 1, 1987. 24.233. 480, Sec. Contact information located in quicklinks. (e) The clerk of the district court of Bowie County serves as the clerk of the 202nd District Court. Sec. (d) Section 24.155, relating to the 53rd District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 147th District Court. 1.01(b), eff. Sec. (d) The judge of the 77th District Court shall impanel grand juries in Limestone County at the March and September terms and in Freestone County at the May and November terms and at any other terms of the court in each county as ordered by the judge. Sec. Click here for directions and map. Sec. (d) The judges of the 103rd and 107th district courts need not impanel grand juries except in cases of emergency. 67, Sec. The 480th District Court was established effective today. 1.06(a), eff. One district judges ruling does not have to affect the entire country. 2, Sec. The board shall inform itself on all matters bearing on its duties. 24.604. **The Civil Dockets are updated by the individual Court Coordinators, not the District Clerk. (b) The 251st District Court may hear and determine, in any county in the district convenient for the court, all preliminary or interlocutory matters in which a jury may not be demanded, in any case pending in any county in the district regardless of whether the case was filed in the county in which the hearing is held. 202ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BOWIE COUNTY). You must review and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy before using our The obligations are legal and valid as if the obligations had been made returnable to the issuing court. The constitutional county courtshave original jurisdiction over all criminal cases involvingClass A and Class B misdemeanors, which are the more serious minor offenses. (b) A district court has original jurisdiction of a civil matter in which the amount in controversy is more than $500, exclusive of interest. Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. Sec. 37TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BEXAR COUNTY). (i) The judge of each district court may take a vacation at any time during the year. Sept. 1, 1987; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. September 1, 2005. (a) The 164th Judicial District is composed of Harris County. Sec. (a) All civil and criminal cases in the district courts in Hidalgo County shall be assigned and docketed at random by the district clerk using an automated system. 24.138. (a) The 471st Judicial District is composed of Collin County. 1, eff. Sec. 4. 855 (H.B. 149, Sec. One vital element of this court is jury service. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 5. (b) The terms of the 167th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January and July. 21, Sec. 606 (S.B. (b) The terms of the 86th District Court begin on the first Mondays in February and July. 106TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (DAWSON, GAINES, GARZA, AND LYNN COUNTIES). (e) A criminal complaint may be presented to the grand jury of any district court in Webb County, and a resulting indictment may be returned to any other district court in Webb County with the appropriate criminal jurisdiction. Home Departments Departments D - F District Courts 221st District Court. The judgment, order, or action of the district court is valid and binding as if the case were pending in the district court. (a) The 105th Judicial District is composed of Kenedy, Kleberg, and Nueces counties. 84TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HANSFORD, HUTCHINSON, AND OCHILTREE COUNTIES). 324TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TARRANT COUNTY). Sec. 1189), Sec. (b) The 361st District Court has concurrent jurisdiction with the statutory county courts of Brazos County in misdemeanor cases as well as the jurisdiction prescribed by general law for district courts. 24.468. Sec. Original jurisdiction in all criminal cases of the grade of felony and misdemeanors involving official misconduct; Cases of divorce or other family law disputes; Suits for title to land or enforcement of liens on land; Suits on behalf of the State for penalties, forfeitures and escheat. (b) The 294th District Court has concurrent jurisdiction with the county court in Van Zandt County over all matters of civil and criminal jurisdiction, original and appellate, in cases over which the county court has jurisdiction under the constitution and laws of this state. (d) Repealed by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. During each term of court in Bowie County, the court may sit in Texarkana to try, hear, and determine any civil nonjury case, may hear and determine motions, agreements, and other nonjury civil matters that come before the court, and may hear and determine any criminal nonjury matters, including pleas of guilty, both felony and misdemeanor, when a jury has been waived. Sec. Sept. 1, 2001. 2.07(a), eff. September 1, 2015. 186TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BEXAR COUNTY). Sept. 1, 1987; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Sec. Sec. 352ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TARRANT COUNTY). 929 (H.B. Aug. 30, 1993. (e) The legislature, the Judicial Districts Board, or the Legislative Redistricting Board may not redistrict the judicial districts to provide for any judicial district smaller in size than an entire county except as provided by this subsection. Sec. (3) in Titus County on the first Mondays in February, August, September, October, and December. 436TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BEXAR COUNTY). Texas Criminal Records (Fee-based) Legal Ethics and Attorney Regulation. 1, eff. (b) The terms of the 75th District Court begin on the first Mondays in April and October. 24.164. Web7. (a) The 279th Judicial District is composed of Jefferson County. 3, eff. 26, Sec. (b) The terms of the 134th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January and July. (a) The 430th Judicial District is composed of Hidalgo County. 1342 (S.B. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. The 415th Judicial District is composed of Parker County. 1189), Sec. (a) The 109th Judicial District is composed of Andrews, Crane, and Winkler counties. (a) The 124th Judicial District is composed of Gregg County. January 1, 2017. (e) In order to obtain his salary, a special judge commissioned by the governor must present his sworn account to the comptroller showing the number of travel days that were necessary. 45TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BEXAR COUNTY). TERMS. 182ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). 1951), Sec. 1ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT (JASPER, NEWTON, SABINE, AND SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTIES). (f) The court may sit at the City of Port Arthur in addition to Beaumont to try, hear, and determine nonjury civil cases and to hear and determine motions, arguments, and the other nonjury civil matters that are within the court's jurisdiction. (b) The terms of the criminal district court no. Sec. Sec. (a) The 116th Judicial District is composed of Dallas County. (c) The 344th District Court has concurrent jurisdiction over all matters of civil and criminal jurisdiction, original and appellate, in cases over which the county court has jurisdiction under the constitution and laws of this state. (b) The terms of the 478th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January, April, July, and October. 1.03(b), eff. ASSIGNMENT OF CASES IN DISTRICT COURTS IN HIDALGO COUNTY. 480, Sec. 606 (S.B. (a) The 47th Judicial District is composed of Armstrong, Potter, and Randall counties. 855 (H.B. (a) The 354th Judicial District is composed of Hunt and Rains counties. 1, eff. 405TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (GALVESTON COUNTY). (a) The 119th Judicial District is composed of Concho, Runnels, and Tom Green counties. 268TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (FORT BEND COUNTY). 24.562. The 321st Judicial District is composed of Smith County. A significant portion of the Courts workload also involves the mandatory review of applications for post-conviction habeas corpus relief in felony cases without a death penalty, over which the Court has sole authority. 1329), Sec. Sept. 1, 2003. 5, eff. (d) The terms of the 5th District Court begin: (1) in Bowie County on the first Mondays in January and July; and. Sec. (b) Section 24.139, relating to the 37th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 175th District Court. 5, eff. 24.529. The collected information is available on ourStatistics & Other Datapage. Main Historic Courthouse 110 S Main Lockhart, TX 78644. (a) The reapportionment of the judicial districts of the state by the board is subject to the rules and conditions provided by Subsections (b)-(d). The trial court structure in Texas has several different levels, each level handling different types of cases, with some overlap. (f) The sheriff of Bowie County or his deputy shall attend the court while it is sitting in Texarkana and shall perform the duties required by law or under the order of the court. 24.243. 1, eff. (a) The 389th Judicial District is composed of Hidalgo County. (c) The terms of the 356th District Court begin on the first Mondays in April and October. (a) The 66th Judicial District is composed of Hill County. (b) The terms of the 253rd District Court begin in Liberty County on the first Mondays in April and October and in Chambers County on the first Mondays in June and December. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. WebU.S. Aug. 31, 1987. 24.034. However, the Court may also review a decision on its own motion. Sept. 1, 1985. October 1, 2022. WebCourts. 2, eff. 1352 (S.B. 349), Sec. Sec. 24.477. 24.425. (a) The 20th Judicial District is composed of Milam County. 4, eff. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) The 108th Judicial District is composed of Potter County. 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