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Texas House Bill HB5060

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB5060

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.

Impact

The amendments included in HB5060 will affect several facets of existing legislation. For instance, it would modify the judicial framework under which local administrative judges manage court procedures, appointments, and case assignments. Additionally, the bill stipulates that counties with specific populations may construct and manage courthouses, which could significantly shift how judicial facilities are developed and maintained, particularly in rapidly growing regions of Texas.

Summary

House Bill 5060 is set to overhaul aspects of court administration within the judicial branch of the state government. The bill proposes the establishment of new judicial districts in Brazoria, Fort Bend, Rockwall, and Ellis counties, scheduled for creation between September 1, 2025, and September 1, 2026. This expansion aims to address case backlogs and improve the efficiency of the court system by creating judicial districts better suited to manage growing populations and judicial needs in these regions.

Contention

While proponents argue that the bill is a necessary step for modernizing court operations and addressing administrative challenges faced by the judicial system, there are concerns from various stakeholders regarding the potential for disparities in access to justice. Critics may argue that the creation of new judicial districts could marginalize certain communities, especially if not accompanied by a thorough analysis of judicial resource distribution. Additionally, changes to jury service qualifications, potentially aimed at streamlining jury selection processes, could provoke discussions about equity and representation in jury pools.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Government Code

  • Chapter 24. District Courts
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 25. Statutory County Courts
    • Section: 0092
    • Section: 1102
    • Section: 1902
    • Section: 1723

Code Of Criminal Procedure

  • Chapter 19a. Grand Jury Organization
    • Section: 101
    • Section: 105
    • Section: New Section

Companion Bills

TX SB2878

Identical Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, mandatory expunction for certain persons, record retention, and youth diversion; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

Previously Filed As

TX SB1462

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.

TX HB4703

Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in and grants provided by courts in the judicial branch of state government.

TX HB3474

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures regarding proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including the service of process and delivery of documents related to the proceedings, the administration of oaths, and the management of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, and the composition of certain juvenile boards; establishing a civil penalty; increasing certain court costs; authorizing fees.

TX HB5201

Relating to the operation and administration of practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.

TX SB2536

Relating to the operation and administration of practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.

TX SB2028

Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Brazoria County.

TX HB130

Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Harris County.

TX HB2778

Relating to the operation and administration of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

TX SB1432

Relating to the operation and administration of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

TX SB870

Relating to certain Title IV-D cases and other cases with respect to child support or Title IV-D agency services and to practices and procedures for the operation of the Title IV-D agency.

Similar Bills

TX SB2878

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, mandatory expunction for certain persons, record retention, and youth diversion; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

TX HB3783

Relating to jury assembly and administration.

TX HB3474

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures regarding proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including the service of process and delivery of documents related to the proceedings, the administration of oaths, and the management of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, and the composition of certain juvenile boards; establishing a civil penalty; increasing certain court costs; authorizing fees.

TX HB244

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, and jurors; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

TX HB16

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, and jurors; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

TX HB16

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, jurors, and the special prosecution unit; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

TX SB16

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, and jurors; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.