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New Court Locations in Texas and California

This act expands the list of locations where court proceedings can be held for certain district courts in Texas and California. This means residents of College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, will have easier access to justice, as they will not have to travel to distant cities to handle their court matters.
Key points
Residents of College Station, Texas, will have the option to conduct court matters closer to home.
Residents of El Centro, California, will also be able to access court services in their local area.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_32
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2025-01-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

LACA

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_32.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Residents of College Station, Texas, will have the option to conduct court matters closer to home.
  • Residents of El Centro, California, will also be able to access court services in their local area.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Passed Senate.

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 S932; text: CR S932)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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