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119th Congress · Senate

LACA

Subjects: California · State and local courts · Texas · Law

In plain language

  • Senate bill in the 119th Congress.
  • Adds College Station to the list of places where court must be held in the Galveston Division.
  • House passed it on Sep 1, 2026 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Local Access to Courts Act or LACA This bill 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 bill adds El Centro to the list of places where court must be held in the Southern District of California.

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