(a) A statutory probate court in Cameron County has the jurisdiction of a probate court as provided by § 25.0021.
(b) A statutory probate court in Cameron County has jurisdiction over mental health cases diverted from the criminal justice system in the county.

Terms Used In Texas Government Code 25.0333

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Probate: Proving a will