Relating to the amount in controversy in the jurisdiction of statutory county courts.

SB 1996 reduces the monetary threshold for statutory county courts to handle civil cases from $325,000 to $250,000. This change directly affects smaller civil lawsuits (e.g., contract disputes, property claims) where the amount claimed is under $250,000, shifting them from district courts to county courts. Key provisions include updating jurisdiction rules for these cases, requiring jury composition for cases exceeding $250,000, and clarifying court clerk responsibilities. The bill applies only to cases filed on or after September 1, 2025, with prior cases governed by the previous $325,000 threshold.