This bill amends various sections of the Government Code to increase the amount in controversy for civil jurisdiction in statutory county courts from $250,000 to $325,000. Specifically, it modifies Section 22.004(h-1) to require the supreme court to adopt rules for the efficient resolution of civil actions in county courts where the amount in controversy does not exceed $325,000. Additionally, it updates Section 25.0003(c) to reflect the new threshold for concurrent jurisdiction with district courts, and Section 25.0007(c) to stipulate that a jury in civil cases exceeding $325,000 shall consist of 12 members unless otherwise agreed by the parties.

Furthermore, Section 25.0062(b) is amended to designate the district clerk as the clerk for civil cases exceeding $325,000, while the county clerk will handle all other cases. The bill clarifies that these changes apply only to civil cases filed on or after the effective date of the Act, with cases filed prior to that date continuing under the previous law. The Act is set to take effect 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 25.0003, Government Code 25.0007, Government Code 25.0062 (Government Code 25)