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TX Govt Code § 53.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 53 - Bailiffs|Subchapter G. Bailiffs for County Courts at Law|Section 53.103. Term of Office

Sec. 53.103.  TERM OF OFFICE.  The bailiff holds office at the will of the judge of the court served by the bailiff.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1139), Sec. 5.01, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 53.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 53 - Bailiffs|Subchapter G. Bailiffs for County Courts at Law|Section 53.104. Duties

Sec. 53.104.  DUTIES.  A bailiff shall perform the duties imposed on bailiffs under the general laws of this state and the other duties required by the judge of the court served.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1139), Sec. 5.01, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 53.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 53 - Bailiffs|Subchapter G. Bailiffs for County Courts at Law|Section 53.105. Assignment of Bailiff by Sheriff

Sec. 53.105.  ASSIGNMENT OF BAILIFF BY SHERIFF.  (a)  If the judge of a county court at law of Tarrant County does not appoint a person to serve as bailiff under Section 53.102, the sheriff of Tarrant County shall assign a bailiff for the court on written request of the judge.(b)  A bailiff assigned by the sheriff serves at the pleasure of the court to which the bailiff is assigned and shall perform the duties required by the judge of the court.(c)  On request of the judge of a county court at law, the sheriff shall immediately assign a bailiff to the court served by the judge to fill a temporary absence of the appointed or assigned bailiff.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1139), Sec. 5.01, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 53.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 53 - Bailiffs|Subchapter G. Bailiffs for County Courts at Law|Section 53.106. Compensation

Sec. 53.106.  COMPENSATION.  A bailiff appointed by the judge of a county court at law of Tarrant County shall be compensated out of the general fund of the county in an amount to be set by the Commissioners Court of Tarrant County.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1139), Sec. 5.01, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 53.121 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 53 - Bailiffs|Subchapter H. Bailiffs for Family District Courts in Tarrant County|Section 53.121. Office of Bailiff

Sec. 53.121.  OFFICE OF BAILIFF.  The judges of the 231st, 233rd, 322nd, 323rd, 324th, 325th, and 360th district courts may appoint one person to serve as bailiff of that court and one person to serve as bailiff for the district court served by an associate judge of that district court.  A bailiff is an officer of the court and performs the duties of the office under the direction and supervision of the judge of the court.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1139), Sec. 5.02, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 53.122 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 53 - Bailiffs|Subchapter H. Bailiffs for Family District Courts in Tarrant County|Section 53.122. Appointment

Sec. 53.122.  APPOINTMENT.  An order signed by the appointing judge and entered on the minutes of the court is evidence of appointment of a bailiff.  The judge shall give written notice to the commissioners court and each constable of Tarrant County of the appointment and date employed.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1139), Sec. 5.02, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 53.123 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 53 - Bailiffs|Subchapter H. Bailiffs for Family District Courts in Tarrant County|Section 53.123. Qualifications

Sec. 53.123.  QUALIFICATIONS.  A bailiff must be a citizen of the United States and must be 18 years of age or older.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1139), Sec. 5.02, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 53.124 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 53 - Bailiffs|Subchapter H. Bailiffs for Family District Courts in Tarrant County|Section 53.124. Bailiff as Deputy

Sec. 53.124.  BAILIFF AS DEPUTY.  On written notice of the appointment from the judge, a constable of the county may deputize the bailiff in addition to other deputies authorized by law.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1139), Sec. 5.02, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 53.125 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 53 - Bailiffs|Subchapter H. Bailiffs for Family District Courts in Tarrant County|Section 53.125. Oath

Sec. 53.125.  OATH.  The following oath must be administered by the appointing judge to the bailiff appointed under this subchapter:  "I solemnly swear that I will perform faithfully and impartially all duties required of me and required by law so help me God."|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1139), Sec. 5.02, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 53.126 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 53 - Bailiffs|Subchapter H. Bailiffs for Family District Courts in Tarrant County|Section 53.126. Term of Office

Sec. 53.126.  TERM OF OFFICE.  The bailiff holds office at the will of the judge of the court served by the bailiff.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1139), Sec. 5.02, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 53.127 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 53 - Bailiffs|Subchapter H. Bailiffs for Family District Courts in Tarrant County|Section 53.127. Duties

Sec. 53.127.  DUTIES.  A bailiff shall perform the duties imposed on bailiffs under the general laws of this state and the other duties required by the judge of the court served.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1139), Sec. 5.02, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 53.128 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 53 - Bailiffs|Subchapter H. Bailiffs for Family District Courts in Tarrant County|Section 53.128. Compensation

Sec. 53.128.  COMPENSATION.  The bailiff shall be compensated out of the general fund of the county in an amount to be set by the Commissioners Court of Tarrant County.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1139), Sec. 5.02, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 54.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter B. Bell County Truancy Masters|Section 54.101. Appointment

Sec. 54.101.  APPOINTMENT.  (a)  The Commissioners Court of Bell County may select masters to serve the justice courts of Bell County having jurisdiction in truancy matters.(b)  The commissioners court shall establish the minimum qualifications, salary, benefits, and other compensation of each master position and shall determine whether the position is full-time or part-time.(c)  A master appointed under this section serves at the pleasure of the commissioners court.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 355 (H.B. 452), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 5.03, eff. September 1, 2019.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 9.002, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 54.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter B. Bell County Truancy Masters|Section 54.102. Jurisdiction

Sec. 54.102.  JURISDICTION.  A master appointed under this subchapter has concurrent jurisdiction with the judges of the justice of the peace courts of Bell County over cases involving truant conduct in accordance with Section 65.004, Family Code.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 355 (H.B. 452), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 5.03, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 54.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter B. Bell County Truancy Masters|Section 54.103. Powers and Duties

Sec. 54.103.  POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a) The Commissioners Court of Bell County shall establish the powers and duties of a master appointed under this subchapter.(b)  An order of referral may limit the use or power of a master.(c)  Unless limited by published local rule, by written order, or by an order of referral, a master may perform all acts and take all measures necessary and proper to perform the tasks assigned in a referral.(d)  A master may administer oaths.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 355 (H.B. 452), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 5.03, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 54.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter B. Bell County Truancy Masters|Section 54.104. Judicial Immunity

Sec. 54.104.  JUDICIAL IMMUNITY.  A master has the same judicial immunity as a district judge.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 355 (H.B. 452), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 5.03, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 54.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter B. Bell County Truancy Masters|Section 54.105. Training

Sec. 54.105.  TRAINING.  A master appointed under this subchapter must successfully complete all training a justice of the peace is required to complete under state law.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 355 (H.B. 452), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 5.03, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 54.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter B. Bell County Truancy Masters|Section 54.106. Failure to Comply With Summons or Order

Sec. 54.106.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SUMMONS OR ORDER.  If an attorney, party, witness, or any other person fails to comply with a summons or order, the master may certify that failure in writing to the referring court for appropriate action.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 355 (H.B. 452), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 5.03, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 54.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter B. Bell County Truancy Masters|Section 54.107. Witnesses

Sec. 54.107.  WITNESSES.  (a)  A witness appearing before a master is subject to the penalties of perjury as provided by Chapter 37, Penal Code.(b)  A witness referred to the court under Section 54.106 is subject to the same penalties and orders that may be imposed on a witness appearing in a hearing before the court.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 355 (H.B. 452), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 5.03, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 54.301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter D. Criminal Law Magistrates in Dallas County|Section 54.301. Appointment

Sec. 54.301.  APPOINTMENT.  (a)  Each judge of a district court of Dallas County that gives preference to criminal cases, each judge of a criminal district court of Dallas County, and each judge of a county criminal court of Dallas County, with the consent and approval of the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, may appoint a magistrate to perform the duties authorized by this subchapter.(b)  Judges may authorize one or more magistrates to share service with more than one court.(c)  If a magistrate serves more than one court, the magistrate's appointment must be made with the unanimous approval of all the judges under whom the magistrate serves.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 215, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 54.302 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter D. Criminal Law Magistrates in Dallas County|Section 54.302. Qualifications

Sec. 54.302.  QUALIFICATIONS.  To be eligible for appointment as a magistrate, a person must:(1)  be a resident of this state;  and(2)  have been licensed to practice law in this state for at least four years.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 54.303 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter D. Criminal Law Magistrates in Dallas County|Section 54.303. Compensation

Sec. 54.303.  COMPENSATION.  (a)  A magistrate is entitled to the salary determined by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County.(b)  The salary may not be less than the salary authorized to be paid to a master for family law cases appointed under Subchapter A.(c)  The magistrate's salary is paid from the county fund available for payment of officers' salaries.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 54.304 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter D. Criminal Law Magistrates in Dallas County|Section 54.304. Judicial Immunity

Sec. 54.304.  JUDICIAL IMMUNITY.  A magistrate has the same judicial immunity as a district judge.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 54.305 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter D. Criminal Law Magistrates in Dallas County|Section 54.305. Termination of Services

Sec. 54.305.  TERMINATION OF SERVICES.  (a)  A magistrate who serves a single court serves at the will of the judge.(b)  The services of a magistrate who serves more than one court may be terminated by a majority vote of all the judges whom the magistrate serves.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 54.306 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter D. Criminal Law Magistrates in Dallas County|Section 54.306. Proceeding That May Be Referred

Sec. 54.306.  PROCEEDING THAT MAY BE REFERRED.  (a)  A judge may refer to a magistrate any matter arising out of a criminal case involving:(1)  a negotiated plea of guilty or nolo contendere before the court;(2)  a bond forfeiture;(3)  a pretrial motion;(4)  a postconviction writ of habeas corpus;(5)  an examining trial;(6)  an occupational driver's license;(7)  an appeal of an administrative driver's license revocation hearing;  and(8)  any other matter the judge considers necessary and proper.(b)  The magistrate may not preside over a trial on the merits, whether or not the trial is before a jury.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 215, Sec. 2, eff. May 23, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 811, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 54.307 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter D. Criminal Law Magistrates in Dallas County|Section 54.307. Order of Referral

Sec. 54.307.  ORDER OF REFERRAL.  (a)  To refer one or more cases to a magistrate, a judge must issue an order of referral specifying the magistrate's duties.(b)  An order of referral may:(1)  limit the powers of the magistrate and direct the magistrate to report only on specific issues, do particular acts, or receive and report on evidence only;(2)  set the time and place for the hearing;(3)  prescribe a closing date for the hearing;(4)  provide a date for filing the magistrate's findings;(5)  designate proceedings for more than one case over which the magistrate shall preside;(6)  direct the magistrate to call the court's docket;  and(7)  set forth general powers and limitations of authority of the magistrate applicable to any case referred.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 54.308 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter D. Criminal Law Magistrates in Dallas County|Section 54.308. Powers

Sec. 54.308.  POWERS.  (a)  Except as limited by an order of referral, a magistrate to whom a case is referred may:(1)  conduct hearings;(2)  hear evidence;(3)  compel production of relevant evidence;(4)  rule on admissibility of evidence;(5)  issue summons for the appearance of witnesses;(6)  examine witnesses;(7)  swear witnesses for hearings;(8)  make findings of fact on evidence;(9)  formulate conclusions of law;(10)  rule on a pretrial motion;(11)  recommend the rulings, orders, or judgment to be made in a case;(12)  regulate proceedings in a hearing;  and(13)  do any act and take any measure necessary and proper for the efficient performance of the duties required by the order of referral.(b)  A magistrate may not enter a ruling on any issue of law or fact if that ruling could result in dismissal or require dismissal of a pending criminal prosecution, but the magistrate may make findings, conclusions, and recommendations on those issues.(c)  Except as limited by an order of referral, a magistrate who is appointed by a district court judge and to whom a case is referred may accept a plea of guilty or nolo contendere in a misdemeanor case for a county criminal court.  The magistrate shall forward any fee or fine collected for the misdemeanor offense to the county clerk.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 522, Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 1987;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 215, Sec. 3, eff. May 23, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 54.309 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter D. Criminal Law Magistrates in Dallas County|Section 54.309. Court Reporter

Sec. 54.309.  COURT REPORTER.  At the request of a party in a felony case, the court shall provide a court reporter to record the proceedings before the magistrate.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 215, Sec. 4, eff. May 23, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 54.310 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter D. Criminal Law Magistrates in Dallas County|Section 54.310. Witness

Sec. 54.310.  WITNESS.  (a)  A witness who appears before a magistrate and is sworn is subject to the penalties for perjury provided by law.(b)  A referring court may issue attachment against and may fine or imprison a witness whose failure to appear after being summoned or whose refusal to answer questions has been certified to the court.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 54.311 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter D. Criminal Law Magistrates in Dallas County|Section 54.311. Papers Transmitted to Judge

Sec. 54.311.  PAPERS TRANSMITTED TO JUDGE.  At the conclusion of the proceedings, a magistrate shall transmit to the referring court any papers relating to the case, including the magistrate's findings, conclusions, orders, recommendations, or other action taken.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 54.312 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter D. Criminal Law Magistrates in Dallas County|Section 54.312. Judicial Action

Sec. 54.312.  JUDICIAL ACTION.  (a)  A referring court may modify, correct, reject, reverse, or recommit for further information any action taken by the magistrate.(b)  If the court does not modify, correct, reject, reverse, or recommit an action of the magistrate, the action becomes the decree of the court.(c)  At the conclusion of each term during which the services of a magistrate are used, the referring court shall enter a decree on the minutes adopting the actions of the magistrate of which the court approves.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 54.651 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter H. Criminal Law Magistrates in Tarrant County|Section 54.651. Appointment

Sec. 54.651.  APPOINTMENT.  (a)  The judges of the district courts of Tarrant County that give preference to criminal cases, the judges of the criminal district courts of Tarrant County, and the judges of the county criminal courts of Tarrant County, with the consent and approval of the Commissioners Court of Tarrant County, shall jointly appoint the number of magistrates set by the commissioners court to perform the duties authorized by this subchapter.(b)  Each magistrate's appointment must be made with the approval of at least two-thirds of all the judges described in Subsection (a).(c)  If the number of magistrates is less than the number of judges described in Subsection (a), each magistrate shall serve equally in the courts of those judges.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 81, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 910, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 54.652 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter H. Criminal Law Magistrates in Tarrant County|Section 54.652. Qualifications

Sec. 54.652.  QUALIFICATIONS.  To be eligible for appointment as a magistrate, a person must:(1)  be a resident of this state;  and(2)  have been licensed to practice law in this state for at least four years.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 81, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.|