TX
Texas House Bill HB4718

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB4718

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
4/17/09  
Voted on by House
4/28/09  
Out of Senate Committee
5/14/09  
Voted on by Senate
5/19/09  
Governor Action
6/19/09  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Enrolled
5/21/09  

Caption

Relating to the fees assessed in certain cases filed in the Ector County courts at law.

Impact

The enacted changes will apply only to civil causes of action filed on or after the effective date, September 1, 2009. Cases that are filed prior to this date will continue to be governed by the laws in effect at that time, thus maintaining legal stability. This bill effectively establishes a standardized fee structure that may streamline processes for litigants and provide clarity regarding legal expenses.

Summary

House Bill 4718 addresses the fees charged in civil cases filed within certain courts at law in Ector County, Texas. The bill amends Section 25.0702 of the Government Code, establishing that the fees assessed in cases where a county court has concurrent jurisdiction with a district court will mirror those assessed in district court for similar cases. This alignment of fees is intended to create consistency within the judicial system, ensuring that litigants in Ector County are not subjected to different fee structures based solely on the court where their case is filed.

Contention

While the text does not explicitly outline points of contention, possible areas of debate could stem from the implications on local judicial discretion and financial impacts on the courts. Aligning county court fees with those of district courts might be viewed favorably in terms of simplicity but could raise concerns among stakeholders about potential fund shortages for county courts that rely on fee income to operate effectively.

Companion Bills

TX HB1044

Duplicate Relating to the fees assessed in certain cases filed in the Ector County courts at law.

Previously Filed As

TX HB2874

Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney fees in certain lawsuits under the public information law.

TX SB2286

Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney fees in certain lawsuits under the public information law.

TX HB19

Relating to the creation of a specialty trial court to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.

TX HB3166

Relating to the creation of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals with jurisdiction over certain civil cases, the compensation of the justices of that court, and the jurisdiction of the courts of appeals in this state; authorizing fees.

TX SB27

Relating to the creation of a specialty trial court to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.

TX SB1045

Relating to the creation of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals with jurisdiction over certain civil cases, the compensation of the justices of that court, and the jurisdiction of the courts of appeals in this state.

TX HB3386

Relating to the criminal district courts, statutory county courts, and criminal law magistrates in Tarrant County.

TX HB3952

Relating to the jurisdiction of courts in cases of forcible entry and detainer and forcible detainer.

TX HB2816

Relating to notice provided to purchasers of property and information filed with the county clerk by certain special districts.

TX HB5375

Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.