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Adds Court Locations in Texas and California
Recent Bills/Adds Court Locations in Texas and California

Adds Court Locations in Texas and California

IntroducedN/A
Passed Senate1 day ago
Intro
Senate
House
Pres
Awaiting House vote
LawCaliforniaTexasState and local courts
Why This Matters

This bill adds College Station as a court location in Texas and El Centro in California, making it easier for people to access legal proceedings.

If you live in College Station or El Centro, you can now access district court services closer to home.
Who this affects
College Station residents · El Centro residents
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill allows district courts in Texas to hold sessions in College Station.
  2. 2California district courts can now hold sessions in El Centro as well as San Diego.
  3. 3These changes aim to improve access to the courts for residents in these areas.
  4. 4The bill updates existing laws to reflect the new locations for court sessions.
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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Bill Progress3 of 4
Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
Intro
Senate
House
Pres
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Sponsors
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SenateFeb 12, 2025
HouseCurrent
Scheduled for the House floor the week of Aug 31.
House Vote
Yes 378No 10Not Voting 42
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President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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