The bill, S.B. No. 1397, proposes the creation of a new judicial district, the 504th Judicial District, specifically for Ellis County. This addition is intended to enhance the judicial system within the county by providing a dedicated district to handle legal matters more efficiently. The new section, 24.60049, is added to Subchapter C, Chapter 24 of the Government Code, establishing the 504th Judicial District as composed solely of Ellis County.

The bill stipulates that the 504th Judicial District will be established on the effective date of the Act. It also outlines that the Act will take effect immediately if it secures a two-thirds majority vote from all elected members in both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

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