Aug. 28, 1989. Sec. The 365th Judicial District is composed of Dimmit, Maverick, and Zavala counties. 24.637. 1059 (H.B. (b) The terms of the 29th District Court begin on the first Monday in March, the first Monday after the third Saturday in June, and the first Monday after the fourth Saturday in October. January 1, 2007. 24.636. 1, eff. The judge of the 33rd District Court may alternate the drawing of grand juries with the judge of any other district court in each county within the 33rd Judicial District and may order grand and petit juries to be drawn for any term of the court as the judge determines is necessary, by an order entered in the minutes of the court. 1.05(a), eff. (5) in Upton County on the first Monday in February and the second Monday in June. 1.08(b), eff. 24.557. The court shall give preference to criminal cases. Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 24.001. 24.101. Once a case is assigned to a particular judge within the Southern District, please refer to the "Judges' Procedures & Schedules" for specific information. Quick Links JURISDICTION. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1139), Sec. Sec. September 1, 2015. September 1, 2005. 1189), Sec. 7, eff. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 3 (H.B. 1, eff. 2.13(a), eff. 954 (H.B. 2(b), eff. WebCourts. (a) The 135th Judicial District is composed of Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Jackson, Refugio, and Victoria counties. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 2454), Sec. Judicial Committee on Information Technology, Task Force on Judicial Emergency Preparedness, Texas Commission to Expand Civil Legal Services, Timothy Cole Exoneration Review Commission, Guardianship Abuse, Fraud and Exploitation Deterrence Program (GAFEDP), Pretrial Risk Assessment Information System for Texas, 2022 Annual Report of the Judicial Support Agencies, Boards and Commissions, Texas Records and Information Locator (TRAIL). WebCriminal District Courts; District Attorneys by County; Administrative Judicial Regions; Judicial Agencies, Boards and Commissions; Agencies, Boards & Commissions; Sec. The 238th Judicial District is composed of Midland County. (b) The 203rd District Court shall give preference to criminal cases. Web359th District Court Judge Kathleen Hamilton 207 West Phillips Conroe, Texas 77301 Phone: 936-539-7900 Fax: 936-538-8187 : 410th District Court Judge Jennifer J. Robin Montgomery County Courthouse 301 North Main Suite 214 Conroe, Texas 77301 Phone: 936-539-7860 or 281-364-4200 Fax: 936-538-8160 : 418th District Court Judge Tracy A. Sept. 1, 1985. 24.210. (5) in Tom Green County on the first Mondays in January and June. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. 24.213. October 1, 2017. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 24.034. 1.01(b), eff. 1329), Sec. The judges of the district courts shall, by agreement among themselves, take their vacations alternately so that there are at all times at least six district court judges in the county. 5.95(83), eff. (2) in Wharton County on the first Mondays in July and January, and the terms are designated the July-December and January-June terms. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. WebWelcome to the United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas. 23RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT (MATAGORDA AND WHARTON COUNTIES). 4, eff. OBLIGATIONS; BONDS. Sec. (c) The terms of the 58th and 60th district courts begin on the first Mondays in January and July. 480, Sec. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1, eff. September 1, 2013. (b) The terms of the 63rd District Court begin: (1) in Kinney County on the first Mondays in April and October; (2) in Terrell County on the first Monday in February and the third Monday in August; and. September 1, 2015. (b) The terms of the 134th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January and July. 1, eff. 420TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (NACOGDOCHES COUNTY). 24.452. The order of transfer and all other orders made in the case shall be copied and certified by the clerk and the certified copies of the orders shall be filed with the papers of the transferred case. 24.357. (b) The 245th District Court shall give preference to family law matters. 7, eff. 404TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (CAMERON COUNTY). The 271st Judicial District is composed of Jack and Wise counties. Quick Links 37TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BEXAR COUNTY). 24.222. 1139), Sec. 24.621. The 431st Judicial District is composed of Denton County. 24.952. 196, Sec. 1139), Sec. 2, eff. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) The 432nd Judicial District is composed of Tarrant County. The 481st Judicial District is composed of Denton County. 24.406. 35TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BROWN AND MILLS COUNTIES). (d) The judges of the 103rd and 107th district courts need not impanel grand juries except in cases of emergency. Sept. 1, 1993. Sec. January 1, 2010. The judge of the 452nd District Court may order grand and petit juries to be drawn for any term of the judge's court as in the judge's judgment is necessary, by an order entered in the minutes of the court. (c) The terms of the 42nd District Court begin: (1) in Callahan County on the first Mondays in January and July; (2) in Coleman County on the first Mondays in January and July; and. The 359th Judicial District is composed of Montgomery County. 24.194. 24.198. (2) a special judge agreed on by the parties as provided by Section 24.004. Sec. 3.13(17), eff. Sec. (a) The 142nd Judicial District is composed of Midland County. 356TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARDIN COUNTY). 24.493. Sec. (a) The 414th Judicial District is composed of McLennan County. The 196th Judicial District is composed of Hunt County. Texas municipal courts are created by cities. Sec. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. (a) The 80th Judicial District is composed of Harris County. 351ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). 855 (H.B. In addition, district courts have the power to issue writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, injunction, certiorari, sequestration, attachment, garnishment, and all writs necessary to enforce their jurisdiction. Sept. 1, 2003. Sec. (c) Section 24.136, relating to the 34th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 205th District Court. 72 (H.B. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. (c) Section 24.267, relating to the 174th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 179th District Court. (a) The 106th Judicial District is composed of Dawson, Gaines, Garza, and Lynn counties. (a) The 88th Judicial District is composed of Hardin and Tyler 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. How to reach us. 24.523. 363, Sec. Sec. 24.433. 244TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (ECTOR COUNTY). 1103 (H.B. 355), Sec. 24.385. The 470th District Court shall hear family law matters. 3481), Sec. 507, Sec. (f) A special judge agreed on by the parties or elected by the practicing lawyers shall be paid on presenting to the comptroller the certificate of the clerk of the court in which he served and the judge's sworn account. Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. Sec. 24.509. (b) The 406th District Court shall give preference to cases involving family violence, cases under the Family Code, and cases under the Health and Safety Code. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 1, eff. (a) The 180th Judicial District is composed of Harris County. 24.236. September 1, 2009. (c) The 49th District Court has concurrent jurisdiction with the other district courts in Webb County. (a) The 76th Judicial District is composed of Camp, Morris, and Titus counties. The Office of Court Administration has published the Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Statistical Report for the Texas Judiciary. 369TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (ANDERSON, CHEROKEE, AND LEON COUNTIES). Sec. 1337, Sec. 67, Sec. 24.136. Jan. 15, 2004. 1342 (S.B. Eleventh Administrative Judicial Region of Texas . 1951), Sec. Sept. 1, 1985. September 1, 2015. 320TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (POTTER COUNTY). (b) The terms of the 120th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January and July. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. June 17, 2015. 24.410. DALLAS COUNTY CRIMINAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT NO. (a) The 257th Judicial District is composed of Harris County. The judgment, order, or action of the district court is valid and binding as if the case were pending in the district court. This includes the courts of last resortthe Texas Supreme Court and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Watch. (b) The terms of the 410th District Court begin on the first Monday in January and the first Monday in July. Because most courts boundaries - overlap wholly or partially with some other court, the st ates 492 District Courts cover its 254 counties in 103 distinct areas. Promulgates all rules of civil trial practice and procedure, evidence, and appellate procedure; Promulgates rules of administration to provide for the efficient administration of justice in the state; Monitors the caseloads of the courts of appeals and orders the transfer of cases between the courts in order to make the workloads more equal; and. (c) Section 24.155, relating to the 53rd District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 126th District Court. Court: Fifth Circuit Texas US District Court for the Northern District of Texas. WebThe Texas District Courts form part of the Texas judicial system and are the trial courts of general jurisdiction of Texas. (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. (b) The terms of the 136th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January and July. June 7, 2019. (b) The terms of the 74th District Court begin on the second Mondays in February, April, June, August, October, and December. (b) The obligees in all bonds and recognizances taken in and for a court from which a case is transferred, and all witnesses summoned to appear in a district court from which a case is transferred, are required to appear before the court to which the case is transferred as if the bond, recognizance, or summons was taken in or for that court. Courts . (c) Each of the district courts has concurrent jurisdiction with the other district courts in Harris County. 148, Sec. September 1, 2015. 24.626. Sec. 218TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (ATASCOSA, FRIO, KARNES, LASALLE, AND WILSON COUNTIES). 541 (S.B. WebTexas District Courts are the states trial courts of general jurisdiction. 797, Sec. Sec. 2.27(a), eff. District courts have original jurisdiction in felony criminal cases, divorce cases, cases involving title to land, election contest cases, civil matters in which the amount of money or damages involved is $200 or more, and any matters in which jurisdiction is not placed in another trial court. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. District Court Judge; District Clerk; District Attorney; District Court Calendar; District Clerk Appointments and Fees; Other County Offices. September 1, 2009. 4(b), eff. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) The 150th Judicial District is composed of Bexar County. (b) The board shall adopt its own rules of procedure and has the power to make investigations, hold hearings, compel by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of records, administer oaths, and do all things necessary in its judgment to carry out its duties. The 420th Judicial District is composed of Nacogdoches County. CONCURRENT JURISDICTION. 24.274. (b) Section 24.139, relating to the 37th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 175th District Court. However, the Court exercises some control over its caseload in deciding which petitions will be granted. 329TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (WHARTON COUNTY). Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. Sept. 1, 1995. The judges, by agreement, shall take their vacations alternately so that a judge is present in one of the courts at all times. In many locations, the geographical jurisdiction of two or more district courts is overlapping. 24.901. (d) The judges of the district courts in Travis County do not have a duty to impanel grand juries but may impanel grand juries when they consider it necessary. All rights reserved. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. In addition, many of the acts, practices, transactions, and courses of business alleged in this Complaint occurred within this district. 24.374. September 1, 2009. 143RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT (LOVING, REEVES, AND WARD COUNTIES). Sept. 1, 1987; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. The 219th Judicial District is composed of Collin County. 1. 4TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (RUSK COUNTY). Sec. (b) Except as provided by Subsection (g), the provisions of this section apply to the 11th, 55th, 61st, 80th, 113th, 125th, 127th, 129th, 133rd, 151st, 152nd, 157th, 164th, and 165th judicial districts. Sec. 891), Sec. Sec. How to reach us. The Constitution of the Republic provided for not less than three or more than eight district courts, each having a judge elected by a joint ballot of both houses of the Legislature for a term of four years. Sec. 845 (S.B. 136TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (JEFFERSON COUNTY). 448TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (EL PASO COUNTY). Report Type: Report: Report Description: CustomValidator. 788), Sec. Sept. 15, 2004. 271ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT (JACK AND WISE COUNTIES). (b) The 363rd District Court shall give preference to criminal cases. (a) The 46th Judicial District is composed of Foard, Hardeman, and Wilbarger counties. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 24.362. The judges of the 23rd and 329th district courts in Wharton County may hear and dispose of any matter on the courts' general docket, both civil and criminal, without transferring the matter. September 1, 2007. (d) A district judge who is assigned to preside in a court of another judicial district or is presiding in exchange or at the request of the regular judge of the court may, in the manner provided by this section for the regular judge, hear, determine, and enter the orders, judgments, and decrees in a case that is pending for trial or has been tried before the visiting judge. Sec. 323RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TARRANT COUNTY). January 1, 2012. 454TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (MEDINA COUNTY). 238TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (MIDLAND COUNTY). 24.157. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 359TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY COUNTY). 704, Sec. 1, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the Tarrant County Criminal District Court No. 471ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT (COLLIN COUNTY). (a) The 445th Judicial District is composed of Cameron County. (c) The terms of the 128th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January, May, and September. 4 is composed of Dallas County. TARRANT COUNTY CRIMINAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT NO. Sec. (f) The court terms continue until and including the Saturday immediately before the Monday on which the next term will convene. The 244th Judicial District is composed of Ector County. 24.351. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 4, eff. In case of absence, sickness, or disqualification, any of the other judges may hold court for him. 1494, Sec. All bail bonds, recognizances, or other obligations taken for the appearance of the defendants, parties, or witnesses in any of the district courts or in any inferior court in Bell County shall be binding on all the defendants, parties, and witnesses, and their sureties, in any of the courts in which the case is pending or to which the case is transferred. In the absence of a provision by the board, the terms of the district court, until otherwise prescribed by law, begin on the first Mondays in January and July of each year and continue until the time for convening the next regular term of the court. 2.06(a), eff. (a) The 197th Judicial District is composed of Cameron and Willacy counties. (b) A district court has original jurisdiction of a 24.310. Sec. 44th District Court. (b) The 15th and 59th judicial districts have concurrent jurisdiction in Grayson County. 24.209. (a) The 60th Judicial District is composed of Jefferson County. 24.111. Sec. Sec. (b) The terms of the 121st District Court begin: (1) in Terry County on the second Mondays in May and November; and. 397TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (GRAYSON COUNTY). (a) The 279th Judicial District is composed of Jefferson County. 1.03(c), eff. 649, Sec. 24.149. 90TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (STEPHENS AND YOUNG COUNTIES). January 1, 2019. (5) in Presidio County on the third Monday after the first Mondays in January and July. 24.386. 296TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (COLLIN COUNTY). Thirteen district courts are designated criminal district courts but have general jurisdiction. 478TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BELL COUNTY). The 412th Judicial District is composed of Brazoria County. January 1, 2007. 24.010. (b) The terms of the criminal district court begin on the first Mondays in January, April, July, and October. (b) The 471st District Court shall give preference to civil matters. FILING AND DOCKETING CASES. 1306, Sec. 24.586. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. (c) The jurisdiction of the 276th District Court is concurrent with the jurisdiction of the 115th District Court in Marion County and with the 76th District Court in Camp, Morris, and Titus counties. 1, eff. 1, eff. Sec. 1, eff. 24.131. 4833), Sec. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 5.95(105), eff. Court Activity and Reporting and Directory System (Texas Office of Court Administration). 1, eff. 179TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). 1103 (H.B. 72 (H.B. 317TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (JEFFERSON COUNTY). 24.128. (c) A grand jury may not be impaneled in the 89th District Court unless the judge of that court calls for a grand jury by special order on the minutes of the court. 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (GALVESTON COUNTY). Lamesa, TX 79331. 342, Sec. 1.03(a), eff. (b) In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the 347th 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. September 1, 2005. 24.176. 129TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). 480, Sec. When city ordinances relating to fire safety, zoning, and public health are violated, fines of up to $2,000 may be charged, when authorized by the governing body of the city. 24.027. (a) The 94th Judicial District is composed of Nueces County. (b) Section 24.108, relating to the 8th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 354th District Court. Sec. (b) The 214th District Court shall give preference to criminal cases. Sec. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 17, eff. (b) The 58th, 60th, and 136th district courts have concurrent jurisdiction. Sec. 480, Sec. 1, eff. 2230), Sec. The 453rd Judicial District is composed of Hays County. 1342 (S.B. Documents filed into our case management system appear on re:SearchTX within a few minutes and are available for purchase for 10/page. 1, eff. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 746), Sec. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. (c) 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. The judgment, order, or action of the district court is valid and binding as if the case were pending in the district court. 45TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BEXAR COUNTY). 7(a), eff. 1189), Sec. (d) Section 24.118, relating to the 17th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 153rd District Court. 24.152. 24.445. 3153), Sec. 24.396. 24.6005. 258TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (POLK, SAN JACINTO, AND TRINITY COUNTIES). The 405th Judicial District is composed of Galveston County. (b) The 345th District Court shall give preference to civil matters. 24.481. AGE QUALIFICATION OF JUDGES. (b) The terms of the 20th District Court begin on the third Mondays in January, May, and September. (b) The terms of the 107th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January and July. (b) The terms of the criminal district court no. Sec. Quick Links The purpose of this amendment was to preclude the large quantity of civil litigation from further congesting the docket of the Supreme Court, while providing for a more convenient and less expensive system of intermediate appellate courts for civil cases. 150TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BEXAR COUNTY). September 1, 2015. 413TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (JOHNSON COUNTY). Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 24.6006. 1, eff. Sec. OFFICERS OF COURT. (b) The terms of the 21st District Court begin: (1) in Bastrop County on the second Tuesday in January and the 15th Tuesday after the first Tuesday in March; (2) in Burleson County on the 10th Tuesdays after the first Tuesdays in March and September; (3) in Lee County on the sixth Tuesdays after the first Tuesdays in March and September; and. Sec. 1, eff. (a) The 341st Judicial District is composed of Webb County. The report outlines the work that has been completed and statistical data in relation to Senate Bill 6, also known as the Damon Allen Act.. (c) The terms of the 62nd District Court in each county begin on the first Mondays in January and July. 24.418. 2(10), eff. The district courts may also hear contested matters in probate and guardianship cases and have general supervisory control over commissioners courts. LOCATION OF COURT. 1951), Sec. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1, eff. Child Protection Courts - March 2022; Child Support 304TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (DALLAS COUNTY). 2.04(a), eff. 3, eff. Email; Facebook; LinkedIn; Twitter; Reddit; Feedback Print. (a) The 182nd Judicial District is composed of Harris County. The 443rd Judicial District is composed of Ellis County. Two or more judges may try different cases in the same court at the same time and each may occupy his own courtroom or the room of any other court. WebThe District Court is administered by the State which own and operate their own set of buildings and websites. (c) Section 24.267, relating to the 174th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 176th District Court. (d) In matters of concurrent jurisdiction, the judge of the county court in Baylor, Cottle, King, or Knox County may transfer a case to the judge of the 50th District Court with the approval of the district judge. June 17, 2011. Sec. (3) in Winkler County on the first Monday in March and the second Monday in September. 1329), Sec. 4833), Sec. (f) In Webb County, the clerk of the district courts shall file all civil cases on the Clerk's Civil File Docket and shall number the cases consecutively. 24.356. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. 7, eff. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. (a) The 210th Judicial District is composed of El Paso County. 347TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (NUECES COUNTY). 39(1), eff. 464TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HIDALGO COUNTY). Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. The 188th Judicial District is composed of Gregg County. 127TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). WebDistrict Courts - January 2023 (Texas Legislative Council) Statutory Probate Courts - January 2022; Children's Courts. (b) Section 24.136, relating to the 34th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 346th District Court. 480, Sec. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. Sec. 70TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (ECTOR COUNTY). (b) The terms of the 68th District Court begin on the first Mondays in February, May, September, and December. 1342 (S.B. 24.388. 24.015. The district courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction of Texas. (a) The 406th Judicial District is composed of Webb County. Original jurisdiction in misdemeanor criminal cases where punishment upon conviction may be by fine only; Exclusive jurisdiction over civil matters when the amount in controversy does not exceed $200; Concurrent jurisdiction with the county courts when the amount in controversy exceeds $200 but does not exceed $10,000; Exclusive jurisdiction over forcible entry and detainer (eviction) cases; Concurrent jurisdiction over repair and remedy cases; and. (b) The terms of the 123rd District Court begin: (1) in Panola County on the first Mondays in January, May, and September; and. Sec. Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 3 (H.B. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1059 (H.B. Sec. (a) The 108th Judicial District is composed of Potter County. (5) in Hall County on the first Mondays in February and September. Sec. 1, eff. 24.444. 24.219. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 24.141. 3153), Sec. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. (b) The 418th District Court shall give preference to family law matters. 362ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT (DENTON COUNTY). (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. (b) The 456th District Court shall give preference to civil cases. The 444th Judicial District is composed of Cameron County. The office of the District Clerk is established by Article 5, Section 9 of the Texas Constitution. (a) The 155th Judicial District is composed of Austin and Fayette counties. 1352 (S.B. 194TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (DALLAS COUNTY). 246TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). (b) Unless provided otherwise by the local rules of administration, a district judge in the county may: (1) except as provided by Subsection (b-1), transfer any civil or criminal case or proceeding on the court's docket, other than a case governed by Chapter 155, Family Code, to the docket of another district court in the county; (2) hear and determine any case or proceeding pending in another district court in the county without having the case transferred; (3) sit for another district court in the county and hear and determine any case or proceeding pending in that court; (4) temporarily exchange benches with the judge of another district court in the county; (5) try different cases in the same court at the same time; and. (a) If the regular judge of a family district court is absent or is for any cause disabled or disqualified from presiding, a retired judge of a special juvenile court or a domestic relations court may be appointed by the presiding judge of the administrative judicial region in which the appointed judge resides to sit for the absent, disabled, or disqualified judge of a family district court within the geographic limits of the respective administrative judicial region. Sec. Sec. 24.413. The state of Texas (d) Section 24.153, relating to the 51st District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 391st District Court. (b) The terms of the 69th District Court begin: (1) in Dallam County on the 16th Monday after the second Mondays in January and July; (2) in Hartley County on the 12th Monday after the second Mondays in January and July; (3) in Moore County on the 10th Monday after the second Mondays in January and July; and. Sec. The judge of the 198th District Court may alternate the drawing of grand juries with the judge of any other district court in each county within the judge's district and may order grand and petit juries to be drawn for any term of the judge's court as in the judge's judgment is necessary, by an order entered in the minutes of the court. 21, Sec. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. Sec. 24.491. Sec. 24.023. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. In 1891, a constitutional amendment: The Court of Criminal Appeals is the highest state court for criminal appeals.10 Its caseload consists of both mandatory and discretionary matters. 12, eff. (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. The terms are designated the January-July and July-January terms. (b) The terms of the 319th District Court begin on the first Mondays in April and in October. (b) The terms of the 109th District Court begin: (1) in Andrews County on the second Monday in January and the first Monday in July; (2) in Crane County on the first Mondays in February and August; and. 480, Sec. 24.528. 1124, Sec. (a) The 170th Judicial District is composed of McLennan County. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. (a) The 121st Judicial District is composed of Terry and Yoakum counties. 227TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BEXAR COUNTY). Sept. 1, 2000. 2(d), eff. 21, Sec. 2, eff. (b) The 204th District Court shall give preference to criminal cases. 1. Indictments within each county may be returned to any district court within that county. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. The 189th Judicial District is composed of Harris County. 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