Discussion and possible action to approve an amended bond for Judge Hugo D. Martinez, County Court at Law No. 1; Judge Victor Villarreal, County Court at Law No. 2 and Judge Leticia L. Martinez, Associate Judge in accordance with SB387. SB387 requires that for a judge presiding over guardianship proceedings (as defined by Section 1002.015, Estates Code) or probate proceedings (as defined by Section 22.029, Estates Code), the bond amount shall not be less than $500,000. [Account #1001-1180-001-452001-010 (Insurance Other Bonds)]

Issue: Judges Hugo D. Martinez, Leticia L. Martinez, and Victor Villarreal currently preside over probate and guardianship cases. Each has an existing bond of $250,000, SB387 takes effect on September 1, 2025, requiring an increase in coverage.

Solution: Approve the modification of the bonds for Judges Hugo D. Martinez, Leticia L. Martinez, and Victor Villarreal from $250,000 to $500,000.

Result: Approval will bring the judges into compliance with the Estates Code requirements and ensure proper bond coverage while presiding over probate and guardianship cases.