In Texas’ five largest counties, eminent domain cases are neither filed nor tried in district court. Sec. 21.013(b), Property Code, requires that the cases be filed and tried in a county court at law in any county which has a county court at law with eminent domain jurisdiction.
Safety First: Streamlining and Simplifying Foster Care Regulatory Environment
A recent spike in the number of Texas foster children entering state custody without a stable placement threw a spotlight on the state’s struggle to maintain an adequate capacity of foster homes and treatment facilities. Key points – Texas continues to struggle with alleviating longstanding problems with its foster care system, most recently losing more...