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

HB 5649 expands the authority of Hidalgo County courts by granting them shared jurisdiction with district courts in family law cases and civil cases involving claims under $750,000 (excluding certain damages and fees). This change directly affects residents of Hidalgo County who file or defend such cases, allowing them to use county courts instead of district courts for these matters. The bill modifies Texas Government Code Section 25.1102 to clarify this expanded jurisdiction, specifically for civil cases where the amount in dispute does not exceed $750,000. The law applies only to cases filed on or after September 1, 2025, with pre-existing cases governed by prior law.