S. 32 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-109
LACA
3 sections in the law, all of them in the bill as introduced.
Signed September 16, 2026 · Introduced January 8, 2025 in the Senate
Sponsor: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) · 1 cosponsor (1 D)
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Official title
To clarify where court may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California.
Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law
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.
How it became law
- IntroducedJan 8
- CommitteeFeb 12
- HouseAug 31
- SenateFeb 12
- SignedSep 16
As introduced: To clarify where court may be held for certain district courts in Texas and California.
Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (12)
Sponsor
Original cosponsors
SenateIntroduced in Senate
- Text: Introduced in Senate
3 sections
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S932; text: CR S932)
SenateSenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Text: Engrossed in Senate
3 sections, no changes
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 10 (Roll no. 285). (text: CR H5272)
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
3 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-109.
Signed by President.
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Sponsor
Original cosponsors
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SenateIntroduced in Senate
- Text: Introduced in Senate
3 sections
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S932; text: CR S932)
SenateSenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Text: Engrossed in Senate
3 sections, no changes
HouseReceived in the House.
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 10 (Roll no. 285). (text: CR H5272)
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5347-5348)
HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 32.
HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5272-5273)
HouseMr. Schmidt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
3 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-109.
Signed by President.
Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 1 cosponsors.
Every section
All 3 sections, in order
From the enrolled bill text on GovInfo. Read any section in full on Congress.gov.
- Sec. 1Short title
- Sec. 2Organization of Texas district courts
- Sec. 3Organization of California district courts
Sponsor and cosponsors
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Sponsor: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)
- Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA)
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Sources: bill text and status, GovInfo (Enrolled Bill) · Official summary, Congressional Research Service · Congress.gov, as of November 1, 2026. US government works are in the public domain · This bill on Congress.gov (opens in new tab)