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 various types of cases, including eviction suits, utility disconnection suits, and security deposit disputes, among others. Additionally, the Texas Judicial Council is tasked with establishing the reporting categories and procedures.

Furthermore, the bill adds Section 72.0345, which mandates the Office of Court Administration to publish the reported dispute information on a publicly accessible Internet website. This information must include details such as the court's location, representation of the parties involved, and the case's disposition, all formatted for easy searchability. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, but courts will not be required to report this information until the Texas Judicial Council has established the necessary categories and procedures.

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