Tex. Gov't Code § 24.252 · Subchapter B. CERTAIN JUDICIAL DISTRICTS
153RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TARRANT COUNTY).
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) The 153rd Judicial District is composed of Tarrant County.
(b) The terms of the 153rd District Court begin on the first Mondays in February, May, August, and November.
(c) The Tarrant County sheriff or the sheriff's deputy shall attend the court as required by law or by the judge.
(d) Section 24.118, relating to the 17th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 153rd District Court.
(e) The 153rd District Court shall give preference to civil matters.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 580 (S.B. 2454), Sec. 5, eff. June 19, 2009.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.24.htm
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