The Senate Committee on Jurisprudence convened on May 21, 2025, to discuss several bills related to family law and court jurisdiction. The meeting began with the introduction of House Bill 1916, which addresses the jurisdiction of courts in property division during marriage dissolution. Senator Hinojosa moved to report the bill favorably to the full Senate, which passed with a unanimous vote of 4-0. The bill was also recommended for certification on the local and uncontested calendars.

Next, the committee reviewed House Bill 1973, concerning proof of a child's parentage in legal matters. Senator Johnson moved to adopt a committee substitute for the bill, which was accepted without objection. The bill was then reported favorably to the full Senate, again passing with 4-0 votes and recommended for the local and uncontested calendars.

The committee proceeded to House Bill 2524, which focuses on the recovery of fees and costs in family law proceedings. Senator Johnson again moved for the bill to be reported favorably, which passed unanimously. The same process was followed for House Bill 2530, addressing special appointments in parent-child relationship cases, which also received favorable reporting and certification.

House Bill 3180, sponsored by Senator Johnson, was next on the agenda. Senator Hinojosa moved for its favorable report, which passed with 4-0 votes, and it was recommended for the local and uncontested calendars.

The meeting continued with House Bill 40, which involved amendments to a committee substitute concerning business courts. Senator Hughes explained the amendments, which included conforming changes requested by the finance committee. The committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill favorably to the full Senate, passing with a 4-0 vote and certification for the local and uncontested calendars.

Finally, the committee addressed House Bill 3421, which was also reported favorably to the full Senate with a unanimous vote and recommended for placement on the local and uncontested calendar.

The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of the committee's efforts to maintain transparency and order as the session progresses. Overall, the committee successfully advanced multiple bills aimed at improving family law and court processes, reflecting a focused agenda on legislative efficiency.