CHAPTER 26. CONSTITUTIONAL COUNTY COURTS

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GOVERNMENT CODE

TITLE 2. JUDICIAL BRANCH

SUBTITLE A. COURTS

CHAPTER 26. CONSTITUTIONAL COUNTY COURTS

SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 26.001. BOND. (a) Before entering the duties of the

office, the county judge must execute a bond that:

(1) is payable to the treasurer of the county;

(2) is in the amount set by the commissioners court of not less

than $1,000 nor more than $10,000; and

(3) is conditioned that the judge will:

(A) pay all money that comes into his hands as county judge to

the person or officer entitled to it;

(B) pay to the county all money illegally paid to the judge out

of county funds; and

lawful purposes.

(b) The bond must be approved by the commissioners court.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.002. TERMS. (a) By order entered on its records, the

commissioners court may fix the number of court terms, may set

the times at which the terms shall be held, including the four

terms required by the constitution, and may set the length of

each term.

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the court must be open at

all times for the transaction of probate business.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 20, eff. Sept. 1,

1987.

Sec. 26.003. ADJOURNMENT OF COURT BY SHERIFF OR CONSTABLE. If

the county judge fails to appear at the time appointed for

holding court and a visiting judge is not appointed, the sheriff

shall adjourn the court from day to day for three days. If the

sheriff fails to adjourn the court, a constable shall do so. If

the judge does not appear on the fourth day and no visiting judge

is appointed, the sheriff or constable shall adjourn the court

until the next regular term.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1999.

Sec. 26.004. MINUTES OF COURT. (a) Each morning, the minutes

of the proceedings of the preceding day shall be read in open

court. On the last day of the session, the minutes shall be read,

corrected if necessary, and signed in open court by the county

judge.

(b) A visiting judge shall sign the minutes of the proceedings

before the visiting judge.

eff. June 19, 2009.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1388, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1,

1999.

Amended by:

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.

602, Sec. 19(1), eff. June 19, 2009.

Sec. 26.005. SEAL. (a) Each county court shall be provided

with a seal that has a star with five points engraved in the

center. The seal must also have "County Court of ____________

County, Texas" engraved on it.

(b) The impress of the seal shall be attached to all process

other than subpoenas issued out of the court and shall be used to

authenticate the official acts of the county clerk and county

judge.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.006. SALARY SUPPLEMENT FROM STATE FOR CERTAIN COUNTY

JUDGES. (a) A county judge is entitled to an annual salary

supplement from the state of $15,000 if at least 40 percent of

the functions that the judge performs are judicial functions.

(b) To receive a supplement under Subsection (a), a county judge

must file with the comptroller's judiciary section an affidavit

stating that at least 40 percent of the functions that the judge

performs are judicial functions.

is entitled to receive a salary supplement under this section may

not reduce the county funds provided for the salary or office of

the county judge as a result of the salary supplement required by

this section.

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1166, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1,

1997. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1467, Sec. 1.08, eff.

June 19, 1999; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1572, Sec. 4, eff. Oct.

1, 1999.

Amended by:

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch.

3, Sec. 2, eff. December 1, 2005.

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.

1353, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.

Sec. 26.007. STATE CONTRIBUTION. (a) Beginning on the first

day of the state fiscal year, the state shall annually compensate

each county that collects the additional fees and costs under

Section 51.703 in an amount equal to $5,000 if the county judge

is entitled to an annual salary supplement from the state under

Section 26.006.

(b) The amount shall be paid to the county's salary fund in

equal monthly installments from funds appropriated from the

judicial fund.

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1572, Sec. 5, eff. Oct. 1,

1999; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1467, Sec. 1.09, eff. June 19,

1999.

Sec. 26.008. EXCESS CONTRIBUTIONS. (a) At the end of each

state fiscal year the comptroller shall determine the amounts

deposited in the judicial fund under Section 51.703 and the

amounts paid to the counties under Section 26.007. If the total

amount paid under Section 51.703 by all counties that collect

fees and costs under that section exceeds the total amount paid

to the counties under Section 26.007, the state shall remit the

excess to the counties that collect fees and costs under Section

51.703 proportionately based on the percentage of the total paid

by each county.

(b) The amounts remitted under Subsection (a) shall be paid to

the county's general fund to be used only for court-related

purposes for the support of the judiciary as provided by Section

21.006.

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1467, Sec. 1.09, eff. June 19,

1999; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1572, Sec. 5, eff. Oct. 1, 1999.

Sec. 26.009. LOCATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOLLOWING CERTAIN

DISASTERS. (a) In this section, "first tier coastal county" and

"second tier coastal county" have the meanings assigned by

Section 2210.003, Insurance Code.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, including Section 26.002(c),

if a disaster, as defined by Section 418.004, occurs in a first

tier coastal county or a second tier coastal county that

precludes the county court from conducting its proceedings at the

county seat, the presiding judge of the administrative judicial

region, with the approval of the judge of the affected county

court, may designate an alternate location in the county at which

the court may conduct its proceedings.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

1076, Sec. 4, eff. June 15, 2007.

Sec. 26.010. APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL IN CERTAIN APPEALS. (a) On

a written application of any party to an eviction suit, the

county court or county court at law in which an appeal of the

suit is filed may appoint any qualified attorney who is willing

to provide pro bono services in the matter or counsel from a list

provided by a pro bono legal services program of counsel willing

to be appointed to handle appeals under this section to attend to

the cause of a party who:

(1) was in possession of the residence at the time the eviction

suit was filed in the justice court; and

(2) has perfected the appeal on a pauper's affidavit approved in

accordance with Rule 749a, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

(b) The appointed counsel shall represent the individual in the

proceedings of the suit in the county court or county court at

law. At the conclusion of those proceedings, the appointment

terminates.

section for cause.

(d) Appointed counsel may not receive attorney's fees unless the

recovery of attorney's fees is provided for by contract, statute,

common law, court rules, or other regulations. The county is not

responsible for payment of attorney's fees to appointed counsel.

(e) The court shall provide for a method of service of written

notice on the parties to an eviction suit of the right to request

an appointment of counsel on perfection of appeal on approval of

a pauper's affidavit.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.

1183, Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2009.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.

1351, Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2009.

SUBCHAPTER B. APPOINTMENT OF VISITING JUDGE

Sec. 26.011. ASSIGNMENT OF VISITING JUDGE. If a county judge is

absent, incapacitated, or disqualified in a civil or criminal

case, the presiding judge shall appoint a visiting judge to hear

the case in accordance with Subchapter C, Chapter 74.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1388, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1,

1999.

Sec. 26.012. ASSIGNMENT OF VISITING JUDGE FOR PROBATE,

GUARDIANSHIP, AND MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS. If the county judge is

absent, incapacitated, or disqualified to act in a probate,

guardianship, or mental health matter, a visiting judge shall be

assigned in accordance with Section 25.0022(h).

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1388, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1,

1999; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 820, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Sec. 26.015. VISITING JUDGE TO TAKE OATH. In addition to any

oath previously taken, a person appointed as a visiting judge of

a constitutional county court, including a person who is a

retired, former, or active judge, shall take the oath of office

required by the constitution.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 456, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1,

1995; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 782, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1388, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1,

1999.

Sec. 26.016. RECORD. When a visiting judge is appointed, the

clerk shall enter in the minutes as a part of the proceedings in

the cause a record that gives the visiting judge's name and shows

that:

(1) the judge of the court was disqualified, absent, or disabled

to try the cause;

(2) the visiting judge was appointed; and

(3) in addition to any oath previously taken, the oath of office

prescribed by law for the visiting judge, including a person who

is a retired, former, or active judge, was duly administered to

the visiting judge.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 456, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1,

1995; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 782, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1388, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1,

1999.

Sec. 26.017. APPOINTMENT OF ACTING COUNTY JUDGE. (a) Upon the

suspension of a constitutional county judge by the State

Commission on Judicial Conduct under Section 1-a, Article V,

Texas Constitution, the commissioners court may appoint a

resident of the county to fill the office until the next term of

that office or until the suspension ends, whichever event occurs

first.

(b) The commissioners court shall compensate the acting judge by

the day, week, or month in an amount equal to the compensation of

the regular judge. For budget amendment purposes under Chapter

111, Local Government Code, this requirement shall constitute an

emergency.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 336, Sec. 1, eff. June 8,

1995. Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 26.015 by Acts 1997,

75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 31.01(31), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

SUBCHAPTER C. APPOINTMENT OF VISITING JUDGES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES

Sec. 26.021. APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER. This subchapter applies

only to a county in which:

(1) there is no statutory county court at law or statutory

probate court; and

(2) all duties of the county court devolve on the county judge.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.022. APPOINTMENT FOR PARTICULAR MATTERS. (a) The

county judge for good cause may at any time appoint a visiting

judge with respect to any pending civil or criminal matter.

(b) The visiting judge may be appointed on motion of the court

or on motion of any counsel of record in the matter. Each counsel

of record is entitled to notice and hearing on the matter.

by the counsels of record, if the counsels are able to agree.

(d) The motion for appointment and the order appointing the

visiting judge shall be noted on the docket. A written motion or

order may be filed among the papers of the case.

(e) The visiting judge has the powers of the county judge in

relation to the matter involved.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 782, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1,

1995; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1388, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 26.023. APPOINTMENT FOR ABSENCE OF JUDGE. (a) The county

judge may appoint a retired judge or a constitutional county

judge from another county as a visiting judge when the county

judge is absent from the county or absent because of physical

incapacity.

(b) The visiting judge shall sit in all matters that are

docketed on any of the county court's dockets and has the powers

of the county judge in relation to the matter involved.

judges appointed under this section may not sit for more than 15

working days during a calendar year.

(d) The order appointing the visiting judge shall be noted in

the docket of the court.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 811, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1991; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 782, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1388, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 26.024. APPOINTMENT TO SHARE BENCH. (a) The county judge

may appoint a retired judge or a constitutional county judge from

another county as a visiting judge to share the bench if the

county judge finds that the dockets of the county court reflect a

case load that the county judge considers to be in excess of that

which can be disposed of properly in a manner consistent with the

efficient administration of justice.

(b) The visiting judge may share the bench for periods

authorized by the commissioners court.

the county judge and has the powers of the county judge in

relation to those matters.

(d) The order appointing the visiting judge shall be noted on

the docket of the court.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 811, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1,

1991; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 782, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1388, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Sec. 26.026. COMPENSATION OF VISITING JUDGE. A visiting judge

appointed under this subchapter is entitled to compensation from

the commissioners court for each day the judge sits as visiting

judge at the rate according to law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1388, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1,

1999.

Sec. 26.027. NO ADMINISTRATIVE POWERS. A visiting judge

appointed under this subchapter does not have the powers of the

county judge as a member and presiding officer of the

commissioners court or the powers of the county judge relating to

the general administration of county business.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1388, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1,

1999.

Sec. 26.028. ATTORNEY RECOMMENDATIONS. The county judge shall

consider the recommendations of attorneys of the court as to the

implementation of this subchapter and the accomplishment of its

purposes.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

SUBCHAPTER D. JURISDICTION AND POWERS

Sec. 26.041. GENERAL JURISDICTION; CHANGES. A county court has

the jurisdiction conferred by this subchapter and other law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 1.38, eff. Sept.

1, 1987.

Sec. 26.042. CIVIL JURISDICTION; JUVENILE JURISDICTION. (a) A

county court has concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts

in civil cases in which the matter in controversy exceeds $200 in

value but does not exceed $10,000, exclusive of interest.

(b) A county court has juvenile jurisdiction as provided by

Section 23.001.

jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil matters in

which the justice courts have jurisdiction, an appeal or writ of

error may not be taken to the court of appeals from a final

judgment of the county court in a civil case in which:

(1) the county court has appellate or original concurrent

jurisdiction with the justice courts; and

(2) the judgment or amount in controversy does not exceed $250,

exclusive of interest and costs.

(d) A county court has concurrent jurisdiction with the district

court in civil cases in which the matter in controversy exceeds

$500 but does not exceed $5,000, exclusive of interest.

(e) A county court has appellate jurisdiction in civil cases

over which the justice courts have original jurisdiction in cases

in which the judgment appealed from or the amount in controversy

exceeds $250, exclusive of costs.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 1.39, eff. Sept.

1, 1987; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 745, Sec. 1, eff. June 20,

1987; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 776, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.

Amended by:

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

383, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

553, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch.

1351, Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2009.

Sec. 26.043. CIVIL MATTERS IN WHICH COUNTY COURT IS WITHOUT

JURISDICTION. A county court does not have jurisdiction in:

(1) a suit to recover damages for slander or defamation of

character;

(2) a suit for the enforcement of a lien on land;

(3) a suit in behalf of the state for escheat;

(4) a suit for divorce;

(5) a suit for the forfeiture of a corporate charter;

(6) a suit for the trial of the right to property valued at $500

or more and levied on under a writ of execution, sequestration,

or attachment;

(7) an eminent domain case; or

(8) a suit for the recovery of land.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 1.40, eff. Sept.

1, 1987.

Sec. 26.044. CERTIORARI JURISDICTION. A county court has

jurisdiction in cases brought from justice court by certiorari.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.045. ORIGINAL CRIMINAL JURISDICTION. (a) Except as

provided by Subsection (c), a county court has exclusive original

jurisdiction of misdemeanors other than misdemeanors involving

official misconduct and cases in which the highest fine that may

be imposed is $500 or less.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a county court has

jurisdiction in the forfeiture and final judgment of bonds and

recognizances taken in criminal cases within the court's

jurisdiction.

court that is in a county with a criminal district court does not

have any criminal jurisdiction.

(d) A county court in a county with a population of two million

or more has original jurisdiction over cases alleging a violation

of Section 25.093 or 25.094, Education Code.

(e) Subsections (c) and (d) do not affect the jurisdiction of a

statutory county court.

(f) A county court has concurrent jurisdiction with a municipal

court in cases that arise in the municipality's extraterritorial

jurisdiction and that arise under an ordinance of the

municipality applicable to the extraterritorial jurisdiction

under Section 216.902, Local Government Code.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 1.41, eff. Sept.

1, 1987; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 45, Sec. 1, eff.

Oct. 20, 1987; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 108, Sec. 6, eff. Sept.

1, 1991; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 137, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

2003.

Amended by:

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.

612, Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2007.

Sec. 26.046. APPELLATE CRIMINAL JURISDICTION. A county court

has appellate jurisdiction in criminal cases of which justice

courts and other inferior courts have original jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.047. HABEAS CORPUS. (a) A county court may issue a

writ of habeas corpus in any case in which the constitution has

not conferred the power on the district courts.

(b) On return of a writ of habeas corpus, the court may remand

to custody, admit to bail, or discharge the person imprisoned or

detained, as the law and nature of the case require.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.048. MOTIONS AGAINST COURT OFFICERS. A county court may

hear and determine any motion against the sheriff or another

officer of the court for failure to pay money collected under

process of the court or for other defalcation of duty in

connection with a process of the court.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.049. APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL. The county judge may

appoint counsel to represent a party who makes an affidavit that

he is too poor to employ counsel.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.050. POWERS OF LAW AND EQUITY. Subject to the

limitations stated in this chapter and in the constitution, a

county court may hear and determine any cause in law or equity

that a court of law or equity recognizes and may grant any relief

that may be granted by a court of law or equity.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.051. WRIT POWER. A county judge, in either term time or

vacation, may grant writs of mandamus, injunction, sequestration,

attachment, garnishment, certiorari, and supersedeas and all

other writs necessary to the enforcement of the court's

jurisdiction.

Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 1.42, eff. Sept. 1,

1987.

Sec. 26.052. PROBATE AND MENTAL HEALTH CODE CASES. (a) In a

county in which the county court and any county court created by

statute have jurisdiction in both probate matters and proceedings

under Subtitle C, Title 7, Health and Safety Code, during each

year for which a statement has been filed as provided by

Subsection (b), those cases and proceedings must be filed in a

county court created by statute with jurisdiction of those cases

and proceedings.

(b) A county judge may file, not later than January 15 of each

year, a statement with the county clerk electing not to hear

probate matters and proceedings under Subtitle C, Title 7, Health

and Safety Code.

Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 65, eff. Oct. 1,

1991. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.01, eff.

Aug. 30, 1993.

SUBCHAPTER E. PROVISIONS RELATING TO PARTICULAR COUNTIES

Sec. 26.103. ANGELINA COUNTY. (a) The terms of the County

Court of Angelina County begin on the second Mondays in January,

April, July, and October and may continue for three weeks.

(b) The commissioners court may change the court terms under

Section 26.002.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.104. ARANSAS COUNTY. The County Court of Aransas County

has no probate, juvenile, civil, or criminal jurisdiction.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 688, Sec. 2, eff. June 13,

2001.

Sec. 26.106. ARMSTRONG COUNTY. In addition to other

jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Armstrong

County has original concurrent jurisdiction with the justice

courts in all civil matters in which the justice courts have

jurisdiction under general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.107. ATASCOSA COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Atascosa County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.109. BAILEY COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Bailey County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.111. BASTROP COUNTY. (a) If the county judge is

licensed to practice law in this state, the County Court of

Bastrop County has jurisdiction concurrent with the County Court

at Law of Bastrop County over all causes and proceedings, civil

and criminal, juvenile and probate, original and appellate, over

which by the constitution and general laws of this state county

courts have jurisdiction.

(b) If the county judge is not licensed to practice law in this

state, the County Court of Bastrop County has concurrent

jurisdiction with the county court at law only in probate

proceedings, administrations of estates, guardianship

proceedings, mental illness proceedings, and juvenile

jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b).

Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.22(a), eff. Sept.

1, 1987.

Sec. 26.112. BAYLOR COUNTY. The County Court of Baylor County

has the general jurisdiction of a probate court and the general

criminal jurisdiction of a county court but has no other civil

jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1146, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1,

1999.

Sec. 26.113. BEE COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Bee County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.115. BEXAR COUNTY. The County Court of Bexar County has

the general jurisdiction of a probate court and of a juvenile

court as provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no other civil or

criminal jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.116. BLANCO COUNTY. (a) In addition to other

jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Blanco County

has original concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in

all civil and criminal matters in which the justice courts have

jurisdiction under general law.

(b) The terms of the county court begin on the first Mondays in

January, May, August, and November and continue for six weeks or

until the court has disposed of its business. The commissioners

court may change the court terms under Section 26.002.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Without reference to the 1985 repeal of V.T.C.S. Art. 1970-306,

from which this section was derived, that article was also

amended by Sec. 42, Ch. 159, Acts 69th Leg., 1985.

Sec. 26.119. BOWIE COUNTY. The County Court of Bowie County has

the general jurisdiction of a probate court and juvenile

jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no other

civil or criminal jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.121. BRAZOS COUNTY. The County Court of Brazos County

has the general jurisdiction of a probate court and juvenile

jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no other

civil or criminal jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.122. BREWSTER COUNTY. (a) The terms of the County

Court of Brewster County begin on the third Mondays in February,

May, August, and November and continue until the court has

disposed of its business.

(b) The commissioners court may change the court terms under

Section 26.002.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.126. BURLESON COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Burleson County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.131. CAMERON COUNTY. The County Court of Cameron County

has the general jurisdiction of a probate court but has no other

civil or criminal jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.134. CASS COUNTY. The County Court of Cass County has

the general jurisdiction of a probate court but has no other

civil or criminal jurisdiction except juvenile jurisdiction as

provided by Section 26.042(b) and criminal jurisdiction to

receive and enter guilty pleas in misdemeanor cases.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.135. CASTRO COUNTY. (a) The terms of the County Court

of Castro County begin on the fourth Mondays in February, May,

August, and November and continue until the court has disposed of

its business.

(b) The commissioners court may change the court terms under

Section 26.002.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.140. COCHRAN COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Cochran County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.143. COLLIN COUNTY. The County Court of Collin County

has the general jurisdiction of a probate court but has no other

civil or criminal jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.144. COLLINGSWORTH COUNTY. In addition to other

jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Collingsworth

County has original concurrent jurisdiction with the justice

courts in all civil matters in which the justice courts have

jurisdiction under general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.145. COLORADO COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Colorado County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.146. COMAL COUNTY. The County Court of Comal County has

the general jurisdiction of a probate court and juvenile

jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no other

civil or criminal jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.149. COOKE COUNTY. (a) The County Court of Cooke

County does not have probate, guardianship, mental health,

juvenile, civil, criminal, or appellate jurisdiction.

(b) The judge of the County Court of Cooke County is exempt from

the judicial training and instruction required under Chapter 22.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 535, Sec. 2, eff. Dec. 1,

2001.

Sec. 26.151. COTTLE COUNTY. The County Court of Cottle County

has the general jurisdiction of a probate court and the general

criminal jurisdiction of a county court but has no other civil

jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1147, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1,

1999.

Sec. 26.154. CROSBY COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Crosby County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.157. DALLAS COUNTY. The County Court of Dallas County

has no appellate criminal jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.158. DAWSON COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Dawson County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.159. DEAF SMITH COUNTY. In addition to other

jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Deaf Smith

County has original concurrent jurisdiction with the justice

courts in all civil matters in which the justice courts have

jurisdiction under general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.161. DENTON COUNTY. The County Court of Denton County

has no probate, juvenile, civil, or criminal jurisdiction.

Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.23(a), eff. Sept.

1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 66(a),

eff. Oct. 1, 1991.

Sec. 26.163. DICKENS COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Dickens County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.164. DIMMIT COUNTY. (a) The terms of the County Court

of Dimmit County begin on the second Mondays in January, April,

July, and October and may continue for three weeks.

(b) The commissioners court may change the court terms under

Section 26.002.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.167. EASTLAND COUNTY. The County Court of Eastland

County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court but has no

other civil jurisdiction except juvenile jurisdiction as provided

by Section 26.042(b) and concurrent with the district court the

criminal jurisdiction of a county court.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 15, Sec. 2, eff. April 14,

1987.

Sec. 26.169. EDWARDS COUNTY. (a) In addition to other

jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Edwards County

has original concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in

all civil and criminal matters in which the justice courts have

jurisdiction under general law.

(b) The terms of the county court begin on the first Mondays in

January, May, August, and November and continue until the

Saturday before the Monday on which the next term begins. The

commissioners court may change the court terms under Section

26.002.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.171. EL PASO COUNTY. The County Court of El Paso County

has the general jurisdiction of a probate court and juvenile

jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no other

civil or criminal jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.173. FALLS COUNTY. The County Court of Falls County

has:

(1) the general jurisdiction of a probate court;

(2) juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b); and

(3) original and appellate jurisdiction in all matters over

which county courts have jurisdiction under the constitution and

laws of this state.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.24(a), eff.

Sept. 1, 1987.

Sec. 26.175. FAYETTE COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Fayette County has the

following jurisdiction concurrent with the district court if the

county judge is licensed to practice law in this state and

practiced law for at least two years before his appointment or

election:

(1) jurisdiction over cases and proceedings under the Family

Code;

(2) eminent domain jurisdiction; and

(3) civil jurisdiction in cases in which the matter in

controversy exceeds $500 and does not exceed $20,000.

Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 523, Sec. 1, eff. June 17,

1987.

Sec. 26.176. FISHER COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Fisher County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.180. FRANKLIN COUNTY. (a) The terms of the County

Court of Franklin County begin on the second Mondays in January,

April, July, and October and continue until the court has

disposed of its business.

(b) The commissioners court may change the court terms under

Section 26.002.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.183. GAINES COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Gaines County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.185. GARZA COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Garza County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.186. GILLESPIE COUNTY. (a) In addition to other

jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Gillespie

County has original concurrent jurisdiction with the justice

courts in all civil and criminal matters in which the justice

courts have jurisdiction under general law.

(b) The terms of the county court begin on the first Mondays in

January, May, August, and November and continue for six weeks or

until the court has disposed of its business. The commissioners

court may change the court terms under Section 26.002.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Without reference to the 1985 repeal of V.T.C.S. Art. 1970-320,

from which this section was derived, that article was also

amended by Sec. 48, Ch. 159, Acts 69th Leg., 1985.

Sec. 26.187. GLASSCOCK COUNTY. The County Court of Glasscock

County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court, general

criminal jurisdiction, and juvenile jurisdiction as provided by

Section 26.042(b) but has no other civil jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.188. GOLIAD COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Goliad County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.189. GONZALES COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Gonzales County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.191. GRAYSON COUNTY. The County Court of Grayson County

has the general jurisdiction of a probate court and juvenile

jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no other

civil or criminal jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.192. GREGG COUNTY. (a) The terms of the County Court

of Gregg County begin on the second Mondays in January, April,

July, and October and continue until the court has disposed of

its business.

(b) The commissioners court may change the court terms under

Section 26.002.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.200. HARDIN COUNTY. (a) The terms of the County Court

of Hardin County continue until the court has disposed of its

business.

(b) The commissioners court may change the court terms under

Section 26.002.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.204. HASKELL COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Haskell County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.206. HEMPHILL COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Hemphill County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.208. HIDALGO COUNTY. The County Court of Hidalgo County

has the general jurisdiction of a probate court but has no other

civil or criminal jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.209. HILL COUNTY. (a) The County Court of Hill County

has the general jurisdiction of a probate court and has

concurrent original and appellate jurisdiction with the 66th

District Court over civil and criminal matters within the

jurisdiction of the county court.

(b) All civil and criminal matters within the jurisdiction of

the county court must be filed with the district clerk in the

district court.

judge between the district and county courts and may assign to

the county court original or appellate cases that are within the

county court's jurisdiction and assign to a county court at law

cases that are within the jurisdiction of the county court at

law. The assignment shall be made by docket notation.

(d) The district clerk of Hill County shall perform all clerical

functions of the county court as to matters within the concurrent

jurisdiction of the county and district courts. The district

clerk shall charge the fees set by law for county courts in any

case within the courts' concurrent jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by:

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.

959, Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.

Sec. 26.210. HOCKLEY COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Hockley County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.218. IRION COUNTY. (a) In addition to other

jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Irion County

has original concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in

all civil and criminal matters in which the justice courts have

jurisdiction under general law.

(b) The terms of the county court begin on the first Mondays in

January, May, August, and November and continue for six weeks or

until the court has disposed of its business. The commissioners

court may change the court terms under Section 26.002.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.223. JEFFERSON COUNTY. (a) The County Court of

Jefferson County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court

and juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but

has no other civil or criminal jurisdiction.

(b) The terms of the county court continue until the court has

disposed of its business. The commissioners court may change the

court terms under Section 26.002.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.226. JOHNSON COUNTY. The County Court of Johnson County

has:

(1) the general jurisdiction of a probate court;

(2) juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b); and

(3) original and appellate jurisdiction over all matters over

which county courts have jurisdiction under the constitution and

laws of this state.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.26(a), eff.

Sept. 1, 1987.

Sec. 26.227. JONES COUNTY. The County Court of Jones County has

the general jurisdiction of a probate court and juvenile

jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no other

civil or criminal jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.228. KARNES COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Karnes County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.232. KENT COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Kent County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.233. KERR COUNTY. (a) The terms of the County Court of

Kerr County continue for three weeks or until the court has

disposed of its business.

(b) The commissioners court may change the court terms under

Section 26.002.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.234. KIMBLE COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Kimble County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil and

criminal matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction

under general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.235. KING COUNTY. The County Court of King County has

the general jurisdiction of a probate court and the general

criminal jurisdiction of a county court but has no other civil

jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1495, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1,

1999.

Sec. 26.238. KNOX COUNTY. The County Court of Knox County has

the general jurisdiction of a probate court and the general

criminal jurisdiction of a county court but has no other civil

jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1148, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1,

1999.

Sec. 26.240. LAMB COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Lamb County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.241. LAMPASAS COUNTY. (a) The terms of the County

Court of Lampasas County begin on the second Mondays in January,

April, July, and October and continue until the business is

completed.

(b) The commissioners court may change the court terms under

Section 26.002.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.244. LEE COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Lee County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.252. LUBBOCK COUNTY. The County Court of Lubbock County

has the general jurisdiction of a probate court and juvenile

jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no other

civil or criminal jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.253. LYNN COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Lynn County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.256. MCMULLEN COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of McMullen County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.258. MARION COUNTY. The County Court of Marion County

has the general jurisdiction of a probate court, general criminal

jurisdiction, and juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section

26.042(b) but has no other civil jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 187, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

2003.

Sec. 26.260. MASON COUNTY. The County Court of Mason County

has:

(1) the general jurisdiction of a probate court;

(2) juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b); and

(3) original and appellate jurisdiction in all matters over

which county courts have jurisdiction under the constitution and

general laws of this state.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.28(a), eff.

Sept. 1, 1987.

Sec. 26.261. MATAGORDA COUNTY. (a) The terms of the County

Court of Matagorda County begin on the third Mondays in February,

May, August, and November and continue until the court has

disposed of its business.

(b) The commissioners court may change the court terms under

Section 26.002.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.264. MENARD COUNTY. (a) In addition to other

jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Menard County

has original concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in

all civil and criminal matters in which the justice courts have

jurisdiction under general law.

(b) The terms of the county court begin on the first Mondays in

January, May, August, and November and continue for six weeks or

until the business is completed. The commissioners court may

change the court terms under Section 26.002.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.267. MILLS COUNTY. The County Court of Mills County has

the general jurisdiction of a probate court, general criminal

jurisdiction, and juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section

26.042(b), but has no other civil jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.268. MITCHELL COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Mitchell County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.272. MORRIS COUNTY. The County Court of Morris County

has the general jurisdiction of a probate court, general criminal

jurisdiction, and juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section

26.042(b) but has no other civil jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.274. NACOGDOCHES COUNTY. The County Court of

Nacogdoches County has no probate, criminal, or civil

jurisdiction except juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section

26.042(b).

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.275. NAVARRO COUNTY. The County Court of Navarro County

has the general jurisdiction of a probate court, general criminal

jurisdiction, and juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section

26.042(b) but has no other civil jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.278. NUECES COUNTY. The County Court of Nueces County

has the general jurisdiction of a probate court but has no other

civil or criminal jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.280. OLDHAM COUNTY. (a) The terms of the County Court

of Oldham County begin on the fourth Mondays in February, May,

August, and November and continue until the court has disposed of

its business.

(b) The commissioners court may change the court terms under

Section 26.002.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.285. PARMER COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Parmer County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.291. RANDALL COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Randall County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.292. REAGAN COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Reagan County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.294. RED RIVER COUNTY. (a) The County Court of Red

River County has:

(1) the general jurisdiction of a probate court;

(2) jurisdiction to enter orders providing for the support of

deserted wives or children, pendente lite, and to punish

violations of those orders;

(3) juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b); and

(4) original criminal jurisdiction.

(b) The county court has no other civil jurisdiction or

appellate criminal jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.295. REEVES COUNTY. The County Court of Reeves County

has juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but

has no other probate, criminal, or civil jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.298. ROBERTSON COUNTY. The County Court of Robertson

County has:

(1) the general jurisdiction of a probate court;

(2) juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b); and

(3) original and appellate jurisdiction in all matters over

which county courts have jurisdiction under the constitution and

general laws of this state.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.29(a), eff.

Sept. 1, 1987.

Sec. 26.302. SABINE COUNTY. (a) The County Court of Sabine

County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court, general

criminal jurisdiction, and juvenile jurisdiction as provided by

Section 26.042(b) but has no other civil jurisdiction.

(b) The terms of the County Court of Sabine County begin on the

second Mondays in January, April, July, and October and may

continue for three weeks. The commissioners court may change the

court terms under Section 26.002.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.303. SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY. The County Court of San

Augustine County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court,

general criminal jurisdiction, and juvenile jurisdiction as

provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no other civil

jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.307. SCHLEICHER COUNTY. In addition to other

jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Schleicher

County has original concurrent jurisdiction with the justice

courts in all civil and criminal matters in which the justice

courts have jurisdiction under general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.308. SCURRY COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Scurry County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.309. SHACKELFORD COUNTY. The County Court of

Shackelford County has the general jurisdiction of a probate

court and juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b)

but has no other civil or criminal jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.314. STARR COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Starr County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.315. STEPHENS COUNTY. The County Court of Stephens

County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court and

juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no

other criminal or civil jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.316. STERLING COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Sterling County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil and

criminal matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction

under general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.317. STONEWALL COUNTY. (a) In addition to other

jurisdiction provided by law, the County Court of Stonewall

County has original concurrent jurisdiction with the justice

courts in all civil matters in which the justice courts have

jurisdiction under general law.

(b) The terms of the county court continue until the court has

disposed of its business. The commissioners court may change the

court terms under Section 26.002.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.320. TARRANT COUNTY. The County Court of Tarrant County

has the general jurisdiction of a probate court and juvenile

jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no other

criminal or civil jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.321. TAYLOR COUNTY. The County Court of Taylor County

has the general jurisdiction of a probate court and juvenile

jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no other

criminal or civil jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 71, Sec. 1, eff. May 2,

1993.

Sec. 26.323. TERRY COUNTY. In addition to other jurisdiction

provided by law, the County Court of Terry County has original

concurrent jurisdiction with the justice courts in all civil

matters in which the justice courts have jurisdiction under

general law.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.327. TRAVIS COUNTY. The County Court of Travis County

has the general jurisdiction of a probate court but has no other

civil or criminal jurisdiction.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.328. TRINITY COUNTY. (a) The terms of the County Court

of Trinity County begin on the first Mondays in January, April,

July, and October and may continue for three weeks.

(b) The commissioners court may change the court terms under

Section 26.002.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 26.330. UPSHUR COUNTY. (a) The County Court of Upshur

County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court and has

concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in all other

matters over which county courts are given jurisdiction by the

constitution and general laws of this state.

(b) All civil and criminal matters within the concurrent

jurisdiction of the county and district courts must be filed with

the county clerk in the county court.

county and district courts and may assign to the district court

original or appellate cases that are within the concurrent

jurisdiction of the courts. The assignment shall be made by

docket notation.

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