HB 4892
Williamson County gets the 512th Judicial District
Died in committee
Verdict: No flags
Initial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
Caption
relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Williamson County.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
One more court to hear cases, starting September 1, 2025.
This bill creates a new state district court, the 512th Judicial District, covering Williamson County. It affects people with cases in Williamson County courts and the state court system that staffs them. Starting September 1, 2025, Williamson County gets one more district court to hear cases.
Labels
Labels: QUICK READ: 95 WORDS. The bill as filed runs 95 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Mar 13, 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Receipt
The receipt
89R-HB4892 · 2025-03-13
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ITEM
relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Williamson County.
WHAT IT DOES
One more court to hear cases, starting September 1, 2025.
This bill creates a new state district court, the 512th Judicial District, covering Williamson County. It affects people with cases in Williamson County courts and the state court system that staffs them. Starting September 1, 2025, Williamson County gets one more district court to hear cases.
CHARGES
[ ] NONE FOUND
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Filed
- Read first time
- Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FILED UNDER
GOVERNMENT GROWTH UNDER A CONSERVATIVE BANNER
THE TEXT
“The 512th Judicial District is created on the effective date of this Act.”
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The bill adds a new district court to the state judiciary, which means a new court and judgeship to staff and pay for.
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Donors
Not tied to this bill.
Sources
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Oct 29, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$413,658.18
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$413,658.18
- Cash
- $35,000.00
- Paid by others
- $378,658.18
- Total
- $413,658.18
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Jun 27, 2025 to Oct 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101007854, 101030352, 101067580, 101071564.
Texas Conservative Majority PAC$231,075.00
Texas Conservative Majority PAC
$231,075.00
- Cash
- $50,000.00
- Paid by others
- $181,075.00
- Total
- $231,075.00
Also funds 42 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jan 23, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Aug 25, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101067580, 101071564.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$413,658.18
- Cash
- $35,000.00
- Paid by others
- $378,658.18
- Total
- $413,658.18
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Jun 27, 2025 to Oct 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101007854, 101030352, 101067580, 101071564.
Texas Conservative Majority PAC
$231,075.00
- Cash
- $50,000.00
- Paid by others
- $181,075.00
- Total
- $231,075.00
Also funds 42 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jan 23, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Aug 25, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101067580, 101071564.
Votes
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
Fiscal
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
How this was graded
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas House · Filed Mar 13, 2025
04/03/2025 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:19 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
House committee · Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence · Final status: Died in committee
Companion
SB 1880 by Schwertner (identical)
Subjects
WILLIAMSON COUNTY
Courts--District
Text
The text as introduced · 95 words
89R14940 JTZ-D By: Wilson H.B. No. 4892 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Williamson County. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 24, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 24.60054 to read as follows: Sec. 24.60054. 512TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (WILLIAMSON COUNTY). The 512th Judicial District is composed of Williamson County. SECTION 2. The 512th Judicial District is created on the effective date of this Act. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.