Relating to the jurisdiction of the county courts at law in Hidalgo County.

HB 2401 expands the authority of Hidalgo County courts at law to handle certain cases currently managed by district courts. Specifically, it grants these county courts concurrent jurisdiction with district courts in family law matters, civil cases, and criminal cases involving state jail felonies where the claimed amount in dispute does not exceed $750,000 (excluding certain fees and damages). This change applies only to cases filed on or after September 1, 2025, with existing cases governed by prior law. The bill directly affects Hidalgo County residents filing such cases and the county courts handling them.