S.B. No. 1260 amends the jurisdiction of the 2nd Multicounty Court at Law and modifies the composition of the juvenile boards for Bee, Live Oak, and McMullen Counties. The bill grants the 2nd Multicounty Court at Law concurrent jurisdiction with district courts in civil cases, specifically including those where the matter in controversy exceeds the maximum amount outlined in Section 25.0003(c)(1). This change expands the court's authority in civil matters.

Additionally, the bill updates the structure of the juvenile boards in the three counties by adding the judge of the 2nd Multicounty Court at Law to the existing composition, which previously included only the county judge and district judges. This inclusion aims to enhance the oversight and decision-making capabilities of the juvenile boards. The amendments will apply only to cases filed or proceedings commenced on or after the effective date of the Act, with the former law remaining in effect for cases initiated prior to that date. The Act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 25.2704, Human Resources Code 152.0191, Human Resources Code 152.1551, Human Resources Code 152.1621 (Human Resources Code 152, Government Code 25)