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Texas Attorney General Opinion

SearchTX, the Court’s approved electronic filing system. The Court’s order is also within the scope of the judicial power to implement rules for efficient and uniform administration of the various cou

The Texas Supreme Court has authority under Government Code section 74.024 to order county and district clerks to integrate their case management systems with re:SearchTX, the Court’s approved electronic filing system. The Court’s order is also within the scope of the judicial power to implement rules for efficient and uniform administration of the various courts; thus, it does not violate the separation of powers between the judicial and legislative branches.

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