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Court Location Clarification Bill
Recent Bills/Court Location Clarification Bill

Court Location Clarification Bill

IntroducedJanuary 22, 2025
In House6 days ago
Intro
House
Senate
Pres
Awaiting House vote
LawCaliforniaTexasState and local courts
Why This Matters

This bill makes it clear where some district courts in Texas and California can hold their sessions, which helps people access the legal system more easily.

If you live in Texas or California, you may find it easier to get to court for legal matters.
Who this affects
Residents in Texas · Residents in California
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill clarifies where certain district courts can hold sessions in Texas.
  2. 2It adds College Station as an official court location in Texas.
  3. 3The bill also adds El Centro as a court location in California.
  4. 4These changes aim to improve access to courts for local residents.
  5. 5The bill helps ensure that legal proceedings can happen closer to where people live.
Read the detailed summary

Local Access to Courts Act or LACAThis bill adds College Station to the list of places where court must be held in the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas. Additionally, the bill adds El Centro to the list of places where court must be held in the Southern District of California.

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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
Intro
House
Senate
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IntroducedJan 22, 2025
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HouseCurrent

Awaiting House vote

Senate
President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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