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TX Govt Code § 30.00461 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter L. Sweetwater|Section 30.00461. Application; Definition

Sec. 30.00461.  APPLICATION;  DEFINITION.  (a)  This subchapter applies to the City of Sweetwater.(b)  In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the County Court of Nolan County.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.171 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.14, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 41, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00464 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter L. Sweetwater|Section 30.00464. Judge

Sec. 30.00464.  JUDGE.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(11), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.(b)  A municipal judge must be a licensed attorney in good standing in this state.  The judge must be a citizen of the United States and of this state.  The judge must maintain residence in the city during the tenure of office but need not be a resident of the city at the time of the appointment.(c)  to (e) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(11), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.(f)  Section 30.00007(b)(5) does not apply to this subchapter.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.174 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.14, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 42, 139(11), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00465 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter L. Sweetwater|Section 30.00465. Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.00465.  CLERK;  OTHER PERSONNEL.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(11), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.(b)  The governing body of the city shall provide deputy clerks, warrant officers, and other personnel, including at least one bailiff for each court, as needed for the proper operation of the courts.(c)  Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(11), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.175 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.14, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(11), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00466 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter L. Sweetwater|Section 30.00466. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.00466.  COURT REPORTER.  (a)  The municipal judge shall appoint a court reporter under Section 30.00010, whose qualifications shall be determined by the judge or, if there is more than one municipal judge, by the presiding municipal judge.(b)  Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(11), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.(c)  Section 30.00010(d) does not apply to this subchapter.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.176 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.14, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 43 and 139(11), eff. Sept. 1, 1999|
TX Govt Code § 30.00491 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter M. Crowley|Section 30.00491. Application; Definition

Sec. 30.00491.  APPLICATION;  DEFINITION.  (a)  This subchapter applies to the City of Crowley.(b)  In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the county criminal courts of Tarrant County that have criminal appellate jurisdiction.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 193, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.1881 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.15, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 44, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00494 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter M. Crowley|Section 30.00494. Judge

Sec. 30.00494.  JUDGE.  (a)  to (j) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(12), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.(k)  Sections 30.00007(b)(1), (2), (3), and (5) do not apply to this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 193, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.1884 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.15, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 45, 139(12), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 30.004945 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter M. Crowley|Section 30.004945. Magistrates

Sec. 30.004945.  MAGISTRATES.  (a)  The governing body may appoint one or more magistrates in addition to magistrates provided under Article 2.09, Code of Criminal Procedure.(b)  A magistrate does not have to possess all the qualifications necessary to be a municipal court of record judge.(c)  A magistrate may not preside over the court or hear contested cases.(d)  A magistrate may:(1)  conduct an arraignment;(2)  hold an indigency hearing;(3)  accept a plea;(4)  sign a judgment;(5)  set the amount of a bond;  or(6)  perform other functions under Article 15.17, Code of Criminal Procedure.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 46, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00495 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter M. Crowley|Section 30.00495. Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.00495.  CLERK;  OTHER PERSONNEL.  (a)  The city manager or city administrator of the city shall appoint a clerk of the municipal court of record who may hire, direct, and remove the personnel authorized in the city's annual budget for the clerk's office. The clerk shall perform the duties in accordance with statutes, the city charter, and city ordinances.(b)  Sections 30.00009(c) and (d) do not apply to this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 193, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.1885 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.15, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 47, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00496 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter M. Crowley|Section 30.00496. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.00496.  COURT REPORTER.  (a)  The clerk of the court shall appoint the court reporter under Section 30.00010.(b)  to (d) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(12), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 193, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.1886 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.15, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 48, 139(12), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00531 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter N. Longview|Section 30.00531. Application; Definition

Sec. 30.00531.  APPLICATION;  DEFINITION.  (a)  This subchapter applies to the City of Longview.(b)  In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the County Court of Gregg County.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.201 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.16, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 49, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00534 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter N. Longview|Section 30.00534. Judge

Sec. 30.00534.  JUDGE.  (a)  to (e) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(13), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.(f)  Section 30.00007(b)(5) does not apply to this subchapter.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.204 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.16, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 50, 139(13), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00536 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter N. Longview|Section 30.00536. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.00536.  COURT REPORTER.  The municipal judge shall appoint the court reporter under Section 30.00010.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.206 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.16, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 51, 139(13), eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1260, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00561 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter O. Pantego|Section 30.00561. Application; Definition

Sec. 30.00561.  APPLICATION;  DEFINITION.  (a)  This subchapter applies to the town of Pantego.(b)  In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the county criminal courts of Tarrant County that have criminal appellate jurisdiction.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 274, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.2191 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.17, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 52, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00564 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter O. Pantego|Section 30.00564. Judge

Sec. 30.00564.  JUDGE.  (a)  to (j) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(14), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.(k)  Sections 30.00007(b)(1), (2), (3), and (5) do not apply to this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 274, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.2194 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.17, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 53, 139(14), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00565 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter O. Pantego|Section 30.00565. Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.00565.  CLERK;  OTHER PERSONNEL.  (a)  The city manager of the town shall appoint a clerk of the municipal court of record who may hire, direct, and remove the personnel authorized in the town's annual budget for the clerk's office. The clerk shall perform the duties in accordance with statutes, the town charter, and town ordinances.(b)  Sections 30.00009(c) and (d) do not apply to this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 274, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.2195 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.17, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 54, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00566 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter O. Pantego|Section 30.00566. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.00566.  COURT REPORTER.  (a)  The clerk of the court shall appoint the court reporter under Section 30.00010.(b)  to (d) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(14), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 274, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.2196 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.17, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 55, 139(14), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00601 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter P. Midland|Section 30.00601. Application; Definition

Sec. 30.00601.  APPLICATION;  DEFINITION.  (a)  This subchapter applies to the City of Midland.(b)  In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the County Court of Midland County.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.231 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.18, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 56, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00604 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter P. Midland|Section 30.00604. Judge

Sec. 30.00604.  JUDGE.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(15), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.(b)  In addition to satisfying the requirements of Section 30.00006(c), a municipal judge must maintain residence in the city during the tenure of office but need not be a resident of the city at the time of the appointment.  The judge shall serve full time and may not engage in the private practice of law while in office.(c)  to (e) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(15), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.(f)  Section 30.00007(b)(5) does not apply to this subchapter.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.234 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.18, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 5, 139(15), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00605 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter P. Midland|Section 30.00605. Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.00605.  CLERK;  OTHER PERSONNEL.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(15), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.(b)  The governing body of the city shall provide deputy clerks, warrant officers, and other personnel, including at least one bailiff for each court, as needed for the proper operation of the municipal courts of record.(c)  Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(15), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.235 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.18, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(15), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00606 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter P. Midland|Section 30.00606. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.00606.  COURT REPORTER.  (a)  The municipal judge shall appoint the court reporter under Section 30.00010, who must meet qualifications determined by the judge or, if there is more than one judge, by the presiding municipal judge.  The governing body of the city shall set the compensation of the court reporter on the recommendation of the presiding judge.(b)  Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(15), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.(c)  Section 30.00010(d) does not apply to this subchapter.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.236 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.18, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 58, 139(15), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00631 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter Q. River Oaks|Section 30.00631. Application; Definition

Sec. 30.00631.  APPLICATION;  DEFINITION.  (a)  This subchapter applies to the City of River Oaks.(b)  In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the county criminal courts of Tarrant County that have criminal appellate jurisdiction.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 653, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.2481 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.19, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 59, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00634 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter Q. River Oaks|Section 30.00634. Judge

Sec. 30.00634.  JUDGE.  (a)  to (c) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(16), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.(d)  In addition to exercising powers under Section 30.00006(e), a municipal judge shall devote as much time to the office as it requires.(e)  to (j) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(16), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.(k)  Sections 30.00007(b)(1), (2), (3), and (5) do not apply to this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 653, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.2484 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.19, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 60, 139(16), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00635 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter Q. River Oaks|Section 30.00635. Magistrates

Sec. 30.00635.  MAGISTRATES.  (a)  The governing body may appoint one or more magistrates in addition to magistrates provided under Article 2.09, Code of Criminal Procedure.(b)  A magistrate does not have to possess all the qualifications necessary to be a municipal court of record judge.(c)  A magistrate may not preside over the court or hear contested cases.(d)  A magistrate may:(1)  conduct an arraignment;(2)  hold an indigency hearing;(3)  accept a plea;(4)  sign a judgment;(5)  set the amount of a bond;  and(6)  perform other functions under Article 15.17, Code of Criminal Procedure.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 653, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.2485 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.19, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00636 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter Q. River Oaks|Section 30.00636. Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.00636.  CLERK;  OTHER PERSONNEL.  (a)  The city administrator of the city shall appoint a clerk of the municipal court of record who may hire, direct, and remove the personnel authorized in the city's annual budget for the clerk's office. The clerk shall perform the duties in accordance with statutes, the city charter, and city ordinances.(b)  Sections 30.00009(c) and (d) do not apply to this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 653, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.2486 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.19, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 61, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00637 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter Q. River Oaks|Section 30.00637. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.00637.  COURT REPORTER.  (a)  The clerk of the court shall appoint the court reporter under Section 30.00010.(b)  to (d) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(16), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 653, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.2487 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.19, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 62, 139(16), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00653 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter Q. River Oaks|Section 30.00653. Joint Courts: Creation

Sec. 30.00653.  JOINT COURTS:  CREATION.  (a)  The governing body of the city may contract with one or more municipalities that have municipal courts of record to establish a joint municipal court of record to serve the contracting municipalities.(b)  A joint municipal court of record created under this section replaces each municipality's individual municipal court of record.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 653, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.2503 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.19, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00654 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter Q. River Oaks|Section 30.00654. Joint Court: Judges

Sec. 30.00654.  JOINT COURT:  JUDGES.  (a)  Notwithstanding any other law, a joint municipal court of record created under Section 30.2503 is presided over by a municipal judge or alternate municipal judge who is appointed by the governing bodies of the contracting municipalities for a two-year term.(b)  The judge of a joint municipal court of record may be removed from office by the governing bodies of the contracting municipalities at any time for incompetency, misconduct, malfeasance, or inability to perform the tasks of the office.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 653, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.2504 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.19, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00655 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter Q. River Oaks|Section 30.00655. Joint Courts: Jurisdiction

Sec. 30.00655.  JOINT COURTS:  JURISDICTION.  (a)  The jurisdiction of a joint municipal court of record created under Section 30.2503 is the combined jurisdiction of the municipal courts of the contracting municipalities.(b)  An appeal from a joint municipal court of record created under Section 30.2503 is to the county criminal court of the county in which the offense occurred.  If that county does not have a county criminal court, appeal is to the county court of law of the county.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 653, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.2505 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.19, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00656 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter Q. River Oaks|Section 30.00656. Joint Court: Prosecuting Attorney

Sec. 30.00656.  JOINT COURT:  PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.  A municipality that contracts under Section 30.2503 may provide its own prosecuting attorney or the contracting municipalities may agree on the selection of one or more prosecuting attorneys.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 653, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.2506 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.19, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 30.00657 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle A - Courts|Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record|Subchapter Q. River Oaks|Section 30.00657. Joint Court: Applicable Law

Sec. 30.00657.  JOINT COURT:  APPLICABLE LAW.  (a)  The municipalities by contract shall select one of the contracting municipality's enabling statutes as the source of applicable procedural requirements for the operation of the joint municipal court of record established under Section 30.2503.(b)  All of the provisions of the statute selected under Subsection (a) apply to the operation of the joint municipal court of record.  If there is a conflict with any of the provisions in Sections 30.2503-30.2506, those sections control.(c)  Any matter that is not governed by the contracting municipalities' enabling legislation or other law shall be resolved by the contract entered into under Section 30.2503.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 653, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.2507 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.19, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|