H.B. No. 1916 amends the Family Code in Texas to clarify the jurisdiction of courts regarding the division of property in divorce cases. The bill introduces a new subsection (c) to Section 9.201, stating that the court that issued a final decree of divorce or annulment retains continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to render orders for dividing property that was not addressed in the final decree. This provision ensures that courts can handle property division matters that may arise after the initial divorce proceedings.

The changes made by this Act apply to any pending suits or new filings related to property division that occur on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025. This legislative update aims to streamline the process for individuals seeking to resolve property division issues that were not settled during their divorce or annulment, thereby providing clarity and continuity in legal proceedings.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 9.201 (Family Code 9)
House Committee Report: Family Code 9.201 (Family Code 9)
Engrossed: Family Code 9.201 (Family Code 9)
Senate Committee Report: Family Code 9.201 (Family Code 9)
Enrolled: Family Code 9.201 (Family Code 9)