The bill amends the Government Code to establish an additional statutory probate court in Hidalgo County, Texas, and to clarify the jurisdiction of county courts at law in the area. Specifically, it creates Probate Court No. 2 of Hidalgo County and redesignates the existing Probate Court as Probate Court No. 1. The bill also modifies the jurisdictional language for county courts at law, removing the previous limitation on civil cases regarding the matter in controversy, which was capped at $750,000, excluding certain damages and fees.

The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, provided the bill receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature. If it does not achieve this vote, the bill will become effective 91 days after the end of the legislative session. The amendments aim to enhance the judicial capacity in Hidalgo County by providing additional resources for probate matters and clarifying the jurisdictional scope of county courts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 25.1101, Government Code 25.1102 (Government Code 25)