Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
SB 1996 raises the maximum amount in controversy for civil jurisdiction in statutory county courts from $250,000 to $325,000. This change applies to cases filed on or after September 1, 2025, and affects the rules governing discovery, jury composition, and clerk responsibilities for such cases. The bill aims to expand the role of statutory county courts in handling larger civil disputes​.
Author
Judith Zaffirini
Contact the Author
Sen. Judith Zaffirini
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0121
Capitol Office:
CAP 1E.13
E-Mail:
