Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 25.0062 - Aransas County Court At Law Provisions(a) In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, a county court at law of Aransas County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in: (1) family law cases and proceedings; (2) felony cases to conduct arraignments, conduct pretrial hearings, and accept guilty pleas; and (3) civil cases in which the matter in controversy exceeds the maximum amount provided by Section 25.0003. (b) The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in felony cases, in family law cases and proceedings, and in civil cases in which the matter in controversy exceeds $250,000. The county clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in all other cases. The district clerk shall establish a separate docket for a county court at law. The commissioners court shall provide the deputy clerks, bailiffs, and other personnel necessary to operate a county court at law. (c) The jury is composed of six members unless the constitution or other law requires a 12-member jury.Tex. Gov't. Code § 25.0062
Amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 861,Sec. 2.003, eff. 9/1/2023.Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 998, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2003.Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 688, Sec. 1, eff. 6/13/2001.