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Clarifying Federal Court Locations in Texas and California Districts.

This act clarifies where certain district courts in Texas and California may hold sessions. For citizens, this means that court cases in these regions can now be heard in new, additional locations, potentially improving access to justice. The changes specifically add College Station in Texas and El Centro in California as places where courts can conduct proceedings.
Key points
College Station is added as a location where district courts in Texas may hold sessions (Section 124(b)(2) of Title 28, U.S. Code).
El Centro is added as a location where district courts in California may hold sessions (Section 84(d) of Title 28, U.S. Code).
The change aims to improve citizens' access to federal court by increasing the number of available trial locations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_5465
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2024-12-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to clarify where court may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5465.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • College Station is added as a location where district courts in Texas may hold sessions (Section 124(b)(2) of Title 28, U.S. Code).
  • El Centro is added as a location where district courts in California may hold sessions (Section 84(d) of Title 28, U.S. Code).
  • The change aims to improve citizens' access to federal court by increasing the number of available trial locations.
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 Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7057-7058; text: CR S7058)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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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Courts and Law