Bill
SB 409
85(R) - 2017
Senate State Affairs
Senate State Affairs
Civil Justice
Courts
Vote Recommendation
Yes
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Positive
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Neutral
Author(s)
Don Huffines
Bill Caption
Relating to the jurisdiction of county and justice courts in civil matters.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
Under current law, during civil cases where the matter exceeds $200 but is less than $10,000, a county court has concurrent jurisdiction with justice courts. If this bill passes, civil jurisdiction would be expanded to civil cases in which the matter of controversy can be valued no more than $20,000.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill would allow more cases to be settled in civil courts which satisfies our commitment to limited government. Civil cases are more about a victim being made whole after they have been wronged and this bill more appropriate focus resources within the judicial branch of government. As such, we support SB 409.
Organizations Supporting
Texans for Lawsuit Reform
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