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Bill: 119-S32
LACA
Last action: 9-16-2026
Version: 2026012515
Became law on 9-16-2026
Current status: Became Public Law No: 119-109.

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Local Access to Courts Act or LACA

This act adds College Station to the list of places where court must be held in the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas.

Additionally, the act adds El Centro to the list of places where court must be held in the Southern District of California. 

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1. Short title2. Organization of Texas district courts3. Organization of California district courts

1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the "Local Access to Courts Act" or "LACA".

2. Organization of Texas district courts

Section 124(b)(2) of title 28, United States Code, is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (3), by inserting "and College Station" before the period at the end.

3. Organization of California district courts

Section 84(d) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting "and El Centro" after "at San Diego".

Passed the Senate February 12, 2025.Secretary