Texas Government Code

§ 24.240 — 138TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (CAMERON COUNTY)

GV § 24.240Title 2. JUDICIAL BRANCH · Part A. COURTS · Ch. 24. DISTRICT COURTS · Art. B. CERTAIN JUDICIAL DISTRICTS

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(a)The 138th Judicial District is composed of Cameron County. The court shall give preference to criminal cases.

(b)The terms of the 138th District Court begin on the first Mondays in March, July, and November.

(c)The judge of the 138th District Court shall impanel grand juries at all times required by law.

(d)Section 24.205, relating to the 103rd District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 138th District Court. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1352 (S.B. 1189), Sec. 5(c), eff. September 1, 2005.