Tex.
Gov't Code Section 25.2162
Starr County Court at Law Provisions
(a)
In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 (Jurisdiction) and other law, a county court at law in Starr County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in:(1)
family law cases and proceedings; and(2)
controversies involving title to real property.(b)
This section does not affect the right of appeal to a county court at law from the justice court in cases in which the right of appeal to the county courts exists by law.(c)
Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.(d)
Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(83), eff. January 1, 2012.(e)
The judge of a county court at law shall be paid an annual salary that is at least equal to the salary paid the county judge but not more than $1,000 less than the total annual salary, including supplements, paid a district judge in the county.(f)
Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(83), eff. January 1, 2012.(g)
A special judge must take the oath of office required by law for the regular judge and has all the power and jurisdiction of the court and the regular judge. A special judge may sign orders, judgments, decrees, or any other process as “Judge Presiding” when acting for the regular judge.(h)
Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(83), eff. January 1, 2012.(i)
The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in matters of concurrent jurisdiction with the district court and shall establish a separate docket for the county court at law. The county clerk serves as clerk of the court in all other matters.(j)
Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(83), eff. January 1, 2012.(k)
Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(83), eff. January 1, 2012.(l)
Section 25.0008 (Fees) does not apply to a county court at law in Starr County.
Source:
Section 25.2162 — Starr County Court at Law Provisions, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.25.htm#25.2162 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
