Sec. 25.0002. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) "Criminal law cases and proceedings" includes cases and proceedings for allegations of conduct punishable in part by confinement in the county jail not to exceed one year.
(2) "Family law cases and proceedings" includes cases and proceedings under Titles 1, 2, 4, and 5, Family Code.
(3) "Juvenile law cases and proceedings" includes all cases and proceedings brought under Title 3, Family Code.
(4) "Mental health cases and proceedings" includes all cases and proceedings brought under Chapter 462, Health and Safety Code, or Subtitle C or D, Title 7, Health and Safety Code.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.01, eff. January 1, 2012.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 25 - Statutory County Courts
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 25.0001. Application of Subchapter
Section 25.0004. Powers and Duties
Section 25.0005. Judge's Salary
Section 25.0006. Bond; Removal
Section 25.0007. Juries; Practice and Procedure
Section 25.0010. Facilities; Personnel
Section 25.0012. Exchange of Judges in Certain County Courts at Law and County Criminal Courts
Section 25.0014. Qualifications of Judge
Section 25.0015. State Contribution
Section 25.0016. Terms of Court; Terms and Sessions of Court Following Certain Disasters
Section 25.00161. Private Practice of Law
Section 25.0017. Visiting Judge to Take Oath
Section 25.0019. Location of Proceedings Following Certain Disasters