LACA
Sponsored By: Senator Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Passed Senate
Summary
Expanding local access to federal courts by adding two specific court locations to make federal courts easier to reach for nearby communities. The bill would add College Station to the list of places where court must be held in the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas and would add El Centro to the list of places where court may be held in the Southern District of California. The change clarifies venue for those districts.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New federal court locations in Texas and California
If enacted, federal district courts would be allowed to hold sessions in College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California. This would add local options for filing and attending hearings in those districts. It would not change who can file, case rules, judges, or funding. The changes would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
TX • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 1/8/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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