LACA

This bill would let federal courts hold sessions in two additional cities, so people don’t have to travel as far for hearings and trials. It adds College Station as a place where court must be held in the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas, and adds El Centro as a place where court must be held in the Southern District of California. This clarifies where courts can meet in those areas and aims to make access to justice more local and convenient .

Key points:

• Who is affected: Residents, jurors, lawyers, and witnesses in and around College Station, TX, and El Centro, CA.
• What changes: Federal court may be held in those cities, reducing long trips to other courthouses.
• Why it matters: Easier access to court can save time and travel costs and make it simpler to attend required proceedings.