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HB 2799

Relating to the exclusion of certain cases from judicial statistics reporting, court performance measures, or other judicial or court efficiency reporting by the Texas Judicial Council and the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Harold Dutton

HB 2799 allows Texas courts to exclude unspecified cases from judicial statistics and performance reporting, potentially reducing transparency about court system efficiency and workload.

No action taken in committee
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Bill Summary · HB 2799

Legislative bill overview

HB 2799 would allow the Texas Judicial Council and Office of Court Administration to exclude certain cases from judicial statistics, performance metrics, and efficiency reporting. The bill does not specify which cases would be excluded, leaving the definition to be determined by these agencies through rule or regulation.

Why is this important

Judicial statistics and performance measures are used to allocate resources, identify systemic problems, and hold courts accountable to the public. Excluding cases from these reports could obscure actual court workload, performance bottlenecks, and systemic issues, making it harder to identify where reforms are needed or whether courts are functioning effectively.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency concerns: Excluding cases from public reporting reduces visibility into court operations and could make it harder for legislators and the public to assess judicial system performance
  • Selective accountability: Undefined exclusion criteria could allow problematic cases (delays, backlogs, inefficiencies) to be hidden from performance metrics without clear justification
  • Vague language: The bill provides no specifics about which case types would be excluded or what criteria agencies would use, creating uncertainty about its actual scope and impact

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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