Commissioners adopt resolution supporting proposed change to give county court at law family law jurisdiction

The Tom Green County Commissioners Court adopted a resolution on March 25, 2025, supporting proposed amendments to the Texas Government Code that would permit the county's Court at Law judges to hear family-law cases.

The resolution was presented to the court with signatures from all four district judges and both county courts at law. Court members said the measure is a preparatory step: it would merely enable the county courts at law to have family-law jurisdiction if the state Legislature later authorizes it.

The court discussed practical implications if the change is enacted. Commissioners and staff noted that while the state would fund the judge position in many cases, the county would be responsible for staffing, office space and related facilities costs. One speaker emphasized that implementation would require planning for court reporters, clerks and other support staff and that those costs would fall to the county budget. The court also noted the change would not be immediate: it requires state legislative action before any local implementation could occur.

A motion to adopt the resolution in support of the proposed amendment to "section 1, section 25 dot 2 2 8 2, Texas government code" carried by unanimous vote.

Votes at a glance

- Adopt resolution supporting proposed amendments to Texas Government Code ("section 1, section 25 dot 2 2 8 2"): motion approved (unanimous).