Opinion No.

Honorable Carl A. Parker Chairman Education Committee Texas State Senate P.O. Box 12068 Austin, Texas 78711

Re: Jurisdiction of the 356th District Court over probate matters (RQ-2040)

Dear Senator Parker:

You ask whether the 356th District Court of Hardin County has jurisdiction of probate matters.

Section 24.502 of the Government Code provides for the creation of the 356th Judicial District Court and makes provision for its having concurrent jurisdiction with the county court in designated types of cases. Section 24.502 states:(a) The 356th Judicial District is composed of Hardin County.(b) The…