The bill, H.B. No. 2950, seeks to amend the jurisdiction of the 2nd Multicounty Court at Law and the composition of juvenile boards in Bee, Live Oak, and McMullen Counties. Specifically, it grants the 2nd Multicounty Court at Law concurrent jurisdiction with district courts in civil cases, including those where the matter in controversy exceeds the maximum amount specified in Section 25.0003(c)(1). Additionally, the bill modifies the composition of the juvenile boards in the three counties by including the judge of the 2nd Multicounty Court at Law alongside the county judge and the district judges, replacing the previous requirement that only included the county and district judges.

The amendments to the Government Code and Human Resources Code ensure that the 2nd Multicounty Court at Law has a more defined role in civil jurisdiction and juvenile matters within these counties. The changes will only apply to cases filed or proceedings commenced on or after the effective date of the Act, with prior cases continuing under the former law. The Act is set to 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 (Government Code 25, Human Resources Code 152)