House Bill No. 2578 aims to enhance transparency in landlord and tenant disputes by mandating courts to report specific case information. The bill introduces Section 71.0354 to the Government Code, requiring courts with jurisdiction over landlord and tenant disputes to categorize and report cases filed under the Property Code, including eviction suits, utility disconnection cases, repair and remedy suits, security deposit disputes, unlawful lockouts, and other relevant cases designated by the Texas Judicial Council. Additionally, the bill adds Section 72.0345, which requires the Office of Court Administration to publish this information on a publicly accessible Internet website, ensuring it is searchable by date and jurisdiction.

The implementation of this bill is contingent upon the Texas Judicial Council establishing the reporting categories and procedures. The Office of Court Administration is tasked with making the landlord and tenant dispute information available online in a searchable format. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, allowing time for the necessary preparations to be made for compliance with the new reporting requirements.

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