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New Court Locations in Texas and Washington State

This act amends federal court organization by adding new court locations in Texas (Alpine) and Washington State (Mount Vernon). This means residents in these areas will have easier access to justice, as they won't have to travel as far to attend court proceedings. The change may reduce travel time and costs associated with court appearances.
Key points
Alpine added as a new court location for the Pecos Division of the Western District of Texas, improving access to justice for residents.
Mount Vernon added as a new court location for the Western District of Washington, enhancing accessibility of court services for the local community.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_786
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23]
Process start date: 2023-02-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an additional place for holding court for the Pecos Division of the Western District of Texas, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_786.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Alpine added as a new court location for the Pecos Division of the Western District of Texas, improving access to justice for residents.
  • Mount Vernon added as a new court location for the Western District of Washington, enhancing accessibility of court services for the local community.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5704)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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