HB 5067 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to notices of appeals for matters within the exclusive intermediate appellate jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals for the Fifteenth Court of Appeals District.

This bill clarifies which civil appeals must be handled by the Fifteenth Court of Appeals. It requires that civil notices of appeal filed after the law takes effect only designate this court if the case falls under its specific exclusive jurisdiction - such as disputes involving state agencies or challenges to state laws - excluding cases like family law, criminal proceedings, mental health commitments, or civil asset forfeiture. The law ensures appeals are properly routed to the correct court by specifying that notices must align with the court's defined jurisdiction. This is a procedural rule affecting trial courts, appellate clerks, and parties filing appeals, not a substantive policy change.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
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Governor
Introduced Apr 7, 2025 Last action May 6, 2025
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May 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
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May 5, 2025
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Committee report distributed
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Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
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Apr 16, 2025
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Left pending in committee
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Apr 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
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lower
Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
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Jeff Leach
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