H.R. 786, a bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an additional place for holding court for the Pecos Division of the Western District of Texas, and for other purposes

H.R. 786 would authorize certain federal courts in the states of Texas and Washington to hold proceedings in additional cities within their respective districts.

Specifically, the bill would allow courts in the Pecos Division of the Western District of Texas to hold proceedings in the city of Alpine. Under current law, those proceedings are held in the city of Pecos. In addition, the bill would authorize federal courts in the Western District of Washington to hold proceedings in the city of Mount Vernon. Under current law, those proceedings are held in the cities of Bellingham, Seattle, Tacoma, and Vancouver.

Using information from the Administrative Office of the United States Courts about current operating costs for those courts, CBO estimates that implementing the bill would cost less than $500,000 over the 2024-2028 period. Such spending would be subject to the availability of appropriated funds.