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Texas—see Judiciary of Texas; the county court handles probate matters in most instances, but its jurisdiction may overlap with the district court. Also, in ten specific counties the Texas Legislature has established one or more Probate Courts to handle probate matters, removing them from county or district court jurisdiction.
The Washington County Courthouse at 110 E. Main in Brenham, Texas is an Art Deco-style courthouse built in 1939. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 and is also part of the National Register-listed Brenham Downtown Historic District. [1]
Washington County is a county in Texas. As of the 2020 census , its population was 35,805. [ 1 ] Its county seat is Brenham , which is located along U.S. Highway 290 , 72 miles northwest of Houston . [ 2 ]
Unfortunately, probate court follows state laws if a person dies intestate (without a will). A firm estate plan takes those decisions out of a probate judge’s hands. How to Avoid Probate in Texas
Location of Washington County in Texas. This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington County, Texas. This is intended to be a complete list of properties and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington County, Texas. There are six districts and 63 individual properties listed on ...
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Municipal Courts are the most active courts, with County Courts and District Courts handling most other cases and often sharing the same courthouse. Administration is the responsibility of the Supreme Court of Texas, which is aided by the Texas Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council and the State Bar of Texas, which it oversees.
The county budgeted $28 million to bring the structure up to current building codes and adapt it for use as the new site of the county probate courts. [8] After a seventeen-month renovation, staff from the probate courts and county clerk's offices moved into the building in October 2020, and the facility was rededicated on November 18, 2020. [9]