Texas · 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) · Bill

HB 244: Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, and jurors; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

Introduced Last action July 31, 2025: Filed

Plain-language summary

HB 244 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on July 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, and jurors; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. Primary sponsor: Jeff Leach (Republican). Most recent recorded action (July 31, 2025): Filed.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jeff Leach (Republican).