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Became Public Law No: 119-109.
9/16/2026
Summary
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.
Public Law • 9/16/2026
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Enacted into Law
Public Law 119-109
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Originated in the Senate
Introduced
January 8, 2025
Committee Review
February 12, 2025
Floor Debate
February 12, 2025
Passed Chamber
August 31, 2026
Other Chamber
February 13, 2025
President
September 14, 2026
Enacted into Law
September 16, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-109.
Text Versions (4)
Engrossed in Senate2/12/2025
Introduced in Senate1/8/2025
Public Law9/16/2026