HB194
Judges; maximum number of judges in each judicial district.
Status:
Consolidated
Latest Action:
Feb. 4, 2026
House: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB443-Hope) (Voice Vote)
Chief Patron:
Delores McQuinn (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Maximum number of judges in each judicial district.
Increases from five to six the maximum number of authorized general district court judges in the Twelfth Judicial District. The bill also increases from six to seven the maximum number of authorized juvenile and domestic relations district court judges in the Twelfth Judicial District. This bill is a recommendation of ... (More) the Committee on District Courts. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/07/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101426D
- 01/07/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/20/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB194)
- 01/30/2026 - House: Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
- 01/30/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 02/02/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
- 02/03/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 02/04/2026 - House: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB443-Hope) (Voice Vote)
