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TX Govt Code § 54.1502 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter DD. Burnet County Criminal Magistrates|Section 54.1502. Jurisdiction

Sec. 54.1502.  JURISDICTION.  A magistrate has concurrent criminal jurisdiction with:(1)  the judges of the justice of the peace courts of Burnet County; and(2)  a municipal court in Burnet County, if approved by a memorandum of understanding between the municipality and Burnet County.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 863 (H.B. 3844), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.Redesignated from Government Code, Section 54.1952 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 22.001(19), eff. September 1, 2013.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 934 (H.B. 3774), Sec. 5.02, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 54.1503 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter DD. Burnet County Criminal Magistrates|Section 54.1503. Powers and Duties

Sec. 54.1503.  POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a) The Commissioners Court of Burnet County shall establish the powers and duties of a magistrate appointed under this subchapter.  Except as otherwise provided by the commissioners court, a magistrate has the powers of a magistrate under the Code of Criminal Procedure and other laws of this state and may administer an oath for any purpose.(b)  A magistrate shall give preference to performing the duties of a magistrate under Article 15.17, Code of Criminal Procedure.(c)  The commissioners court may designate one or more magistrates to hold regular hearings to:(1)  give admonishments;(2)  set and review bail and conditions of release;(3)  appoint legal counsel; and(4)  determine other routine matters relating to preindictment or pending cases within those courts' jurisdiction.(d)  In the hearings provided under Subsection (c), a magistrate shall give preference to the case of an individual held in county jail.(e)  A magistrate may inquire into a defendant's intended plea to the charge and set the case for an appropriate hearing before a judge or master.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 863 (H.B. 3844), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.Redesignated from Government Code, Section 54.1953 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 22.001(19), eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 54.1504 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter DD. Burnet County Criminal Magistrates|Section 54.1504. Judicial Immunity

Sec. 54.1504.  JUDICIAL IMMUNITY.  A magistrate has the same judicial immunity as a district judge.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 863 (H.B. 3844), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.Redesignated from Government Code, Section 54.1954 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 22.001(19), eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 54.1505 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter DD. Burnet County Criminal Magistrates|Section 54.1505. Witnesses

Sec. 54.1505.  WITNESSES.  (a)  A witness who is sworn and who appears before a magistrate is subject to the penalties for perjury and aggravated perjury provided by law.(b)  A referring court may fine or imprison a witness or other court participant for failure to appear after being summoned, refusal to answer questions, or other acts of direct contempt before a magistrate.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 863 (H.B. 3844), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.Redesignated from Government Code, Section 54.1955 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 22.001(19), eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 54.1801 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter GG. Magistrates for Drug Court Programs|Section 54.1801. Definition

Sec. 54.1801.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "drug court" or "drug court program" has the meaning assigned by Section 123.001.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 625 (H.B. 530), Sec. 9, eff. June 15, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 747 (S.B. 462), Sec. 2.05, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 54.1802 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter GG. Magistrates for Drug Court Programs|Section 54.1802. Applicability of Subchapter

Sec. 54.1802.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter applies to each district court and statutory county court with criminal jurisdiction in this state.  If a provision of this subchapter conflicts with a specific provision for a particular district court or statutory county court, the specific provision controls.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 625 (H.B. 530), Sec. 9, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 54.1803 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter GG. Magistrates for Drug Court Programs|Section 54.1803. Appointment

Sec. 54.1803.  APPOINTMENT.  (a)  The judges of the district courts of a county hearing criminal cases and the judges of the statutory county courts with criminal jurisdiction in a county, with the consent and approval of the commissioners court of the county, may appoint the number of magistrates set by the commissioners court to perform the duties associated with the administration of drug courts as authorized by this subchapter.(b)  Each magistrate's appointment must be made with the approval of the majority of the district court or statutory county court judges described in Subsection (a), as applicable.(c)  A magistrate appointed under this section serves at the will of a majority of the appointing judges.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 625 (H.B. 530), Sec. 9, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 54.1804 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter GG. Magistrates for Drug Court Programs|Section 54.1804. Qualifications

Sec. 54.1804.  QUALIFICATIONS.  A magistrate must:(1)  be a resident of this state and of the county in which the magistrate is appointed to serve under this subchapter; and(2)  have been licensed to practice law in this state for at least four years.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 625 (H.B. 530), Sec. 9, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 54.1805 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter GG. Magistrates for Drug Court Programs|Section 54.1805. Compensation

Sec. 54.1805.  COMPENSATION.  A magistrate is entitled to the salary determined by the county commissioners court.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 625 (H.B. 530), Sec. 9, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 54.1806 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter GG. Magistrates for Drug Court Programs|Section 54.1806. Judicial Immunity

Sec. 54.1806.  JUDICIAL IMMUNITY.  A magistrate has the same judicial immunity as a judge of a district court or statutory county court appointing the magistrate.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 625 (H.B. 530), Sec. 9, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 54.1807 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter GG. Magistrates for Drug Court Programs|Section 54.1807. Proceedings That May Be Referred

Sec. 54.1807.  PROCEEDINGS THAT MAY BE REFERRED.  (a)  A district judge or judge of a statutory county court with criminal jurisdiction may refer to a magistrate a criminal case for drug court proceedings.(b)  A magistrate may not preside over a contested trial on the merits, regardless of whether the trial is before a jury.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 625 (H.B. 530), Sec. 9, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 54.1808 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter GG. Magistrates for Drug Court Programs|Section 54.1808. Order of Referral

Sec. 54.1808.  ORDER OF REFERRAL.  (a)  To refer one or more cases to a drug court magistrate, a district judge or judge of a statutory county court with criminal jurisdiction 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 on specific issues and perform particular acts;(2)  set the time and place for the hearing;(3)  provide a date for filing the magistrate's findings;(4)  designate proceedings for more than one case over which the magistrate shall preside; and(5)  set forth general powers and limitations of authority of the magistrate applicable to any case referred.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 625 (H.B. 530), Sec. 9, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 54.1809 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter GG. Magistrates for Drug Court Programs|Section 54.1809. Powers

Sec. 54.1809.  POWERS.  Except as limited by an order of referral, a magistrate to whom a drug court case is referred may perform any act and take any measure necessary and proper for the efficient performance of the duties assigned by the district or statutory county court judge.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 625 (H.B. 530), Sec. 9, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 54.1851 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter HH. Brazoria County Criminal Magistrates|Section 54.1851. Appointment

Sec. 54.1851.  APPOINTMENT.  (a)  The Commissioners Court of Brazoria County may select magistrates to serve the courts of Brazoria County having jurisdiction in criminal matters.(b)  The commissioners court shall establish the minimum qualifications, salary, benefits, and other compensation of each magistrate position and shall determine whether the position is full-time or part-time.  The qualifications must require the magistrate to have served as a justice of the peace or be an attorney licensed in this state.(c)  A magistrate appointed under this section serves at the pleasure of the commissioners court.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 646 (H.B. 1750), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 54.1852 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter HH. Brazoria County Criminal Magistrates|Section 54.1852. Jurisdiction

Sec. 54.1852.  JURISDICTION.  A magistrate has concurrent criminal jurisdiction with the judges of the justice of the peace courts of Brazoria County.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 646 (H.B. 1750), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 54.1853 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter HH. Brazoria County Criminal Magistrates|Section 54.1853. Powers and Duties

Sec. 54.1853.  POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The Commissioners Court of Brazoria County shall establish the powers and duties of a magistrate appointed under this subchapter.  Except as otherwise provided by the commissioners court, a magistrate has the powers of a magistrate under the Code of Criminal Procedure and other laws of this state and may administer an oath for any purpose.(b)  A magistrate shall give preference to performing the duties of a magistrate under Article 15.17, Code of Criminal Procedure.(c)  The commissioners court may designate one or more magistrates to hold regular hearings to:(1)  give admonishments;(2)  set and review bail and conditions of release;(3)  appoint legal counsel; and(4)  determine other routine matters relating to preindictment or pending cases within those courts' jurisdiction.(d)  In the hearings provided under Subsection (c), a magistrate shall give preference to the case of an individual held in county jail.(e)  A magistrate may inquire into a defendant's intended plea to the charge and set the case for an appropriate hearing before a judge or master.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 646 (H.B. 1750), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 54.1854 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter HH. Brazoria County Criminal Magistrates|Section 54.1854. Judicial Immunity

Sec. 54.1854.  JUDICIAL IMMUNITY.  A magistrate has the same judicial immunity as a district judge.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 646 (H.B. 1750), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 54.1855 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter HH. Brazoria County Criminal Magistrates|Section 54.1855. Witnesses

Sec. 54.1855.  WITNESSES.  (a)  A witness who is sworn and who appears before a magistrate is subject to the penalties for perjury and aggravated perjury provided by law.(b)  A referring court may fine or imprison a witness or other court participant for failure to appear after being summoned, refusal to answer questions, or other acts of direct contempt before a magistrate.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 646 (H.B. 1750), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 54.1951 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter JJ. Magistrates in Certain Counties|Section 54.1951. Application of Subchapter

Sec. 54.1951.  APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter applies to a constitutional county court in a county that:(1)  has a population of more than 585,000; and(2)  is contiguous to a county with a population of at least four million.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 995 (H.B. 2132), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 54.1952 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter JJ. Magistrates in Certain Counties|Section 54.1952. Appointment

Sec. 54.1952.  APPOINTMENT.  (a)  The county judge may appoint one or more part-time or full-time magistrates to hear a matter alleging a violation of Section 25.093, Education Code, or alleging truant conduct under Section 65.003(a), Family Code, referred to the magistrate by a court having jurisdiction over the matter.(b)  An appointment under Subsection (a) is subject to the approval of the commissioners court.(c)  A magistrate serves at the pleasure of the county judge.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 995 (H.B. 2132), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 935 (H.B. 2398), Sec. 33, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 54.1953 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter JJ. Magistrates in Certain Counties|Section 54.1953. Qualifications

Sec. 54.1953.  QUALIFICATIONS.  A magistrate must:(1)  be a citizen of this state;(2)  have resided in the county for at least six months before the date of the appointment; and(3)  have:(A)  served as a justice of the peace for at least four years before the date of appointment; or(B)  been licensed to practice law in this state for at least four years before the date of appointment.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 995 (H.B. 2132), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 54.1954 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter JJ. Magistrates in Certain Counties|Section 54.1954. Compensation

Sec. 54.1954.  COMPENSATION.  A magistrate is entitled to the compensation set by the commissioners court.  The compensation shall be paid from the general fund of the county.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 995 (H.B. 2132), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 54.1955 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter JJ. Magistrates in Certain Counties|Section 54.1955. Powers

Sec. 54.1955.  POWERS.  (a)  Except as limited by an order of the county judge, a magistrate appointed under this subchapter may:(1)  conduct hearings;(2)  hear evidence;(3)  issue summons for the appearance of witnesses;(4)  examine witnesses;(5)  swear witnesses for hearings;(6)  recommend rulings or orders or a judgment in a case;(7)  regulate proceedings in a hearing;(8)  accept a plea of guilty or nolo contendere in a case alleging a violation of Section 25.093, Education Code, and assess a fine or court costs or order community service in satisfaction of a fine or costs in accordance with Article 45.049, Code of Criminal Procedure;(9)  for a violation of Section 25.093, Education Code, enter an order suspending a sentence or deferring a final disposition that includes at least one of the requirements listed in Article 45.051, Code of Criminal Procedure;(10)  for an uncontested adjudication of truant conduct under Section 65.003, Family Code, accept a plea to the petition or a stipulation of evidence, and take any other action authorized under Chapter 65, Family Code; and(11)  perform any act and take any measure necessary and proper for the efficient performance of the duties required by the referral order, including the entry of an order that includes at least one of the remedial options in Section 65.103, Family Code.(b)  With respect to an issue of law or fact the ruling on which could result in the dismissal of a prosecution under Section 25.093, Education Code, or a case of truant conduct under Section 65.003, Family Code, a magistrate may not rule on the issue but may make findings, conclusions, and recommendations on the issue.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 995 (H.B. 2132), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 935 (H.B. 2398), Sec. 34, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 54.1956 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter JJ. Magistrates in Certain Counties|Section 54.1956. Not Guilty Plea Entered or Denial of Alleged Conduct

Sec. 54.1956.  NOT GUILTY PLEA ENTERED OR DENIAL OF ALLEGED CONDUCT.  (a)  On entry of a not guilty plea for a violation of Section 25.093, Education Code, the magistrate shall refer the case back to the referring court for all further pretrial proceedings and a full trial on the merits before the court or a jury.(b)  On denial by a child of truant conduct, as defined by Section 65.003(a), Family Code, the magistrate shall refer the case to the appropriate truancy court for adjudication.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 995 (H.B. 2132), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 935 (H.B. 2398), Sec. 35, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 54.1957 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter JJ. Magistrates in Certain Counties|Section 54.1957. Papers Transmitted to Judge

Sec. 54.1957.  PAPERS TRANSMITTED TO JUDGE.  (a)  At the conclusion of a hearing, the magistrate shall transmit to the judge any papers relating to the case, including:(1)  the magistrate's findings and recommendations;(2)  a statement that notice of the findings and recommendations and of the right to a hearing before the judge has been given to all parties; and(3)  all other documents requested by the referring judge.(b)  Unless the judge adopts, modifies, or rejects the magistrate's findings or recommendations not later than the fifth working day after the date the judge receives the findings or recommendations, a magistrate's finding or recommendation is final for appeal purposes.(c)  The judge shall send written notice of any modification or rejection of the magistrate's findings or recommendations to each party to the case and the attorney representing the state not later than the fifth day after the date of the modification or rejection.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 995 (H.B. 2132), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 54.2001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter KK. Magistrates in Guadalupe County|Section 54.2001. Authorization; Appointment; Elimination

Sec. 54.2001.  AUTHORIZATION; APPOINTMENT; ELIMINATION.  (a)  The Commissioners Court of Guadalupe County may authorize the judges of the district and statutory county courts in Guadalupe County to appoint one or more part-time or full-time magistrates to perform the duties authorized by this subchapter.(b)  The judges of the district and statutory county courts in Guadalupe County by a unanimous vote may appoint magistrates as authorized by the Commissioners Court of Guadalupe County.(c)  An order appointing a magistrate must be signed by the local presiding judge of the district courts serving Guadalupe County, and the order must state:(1)  the magistrate's name; and(2)  the date the magistrate's employment is to begin.(d)  An authorized magistrate's position may be eliminated on a majority vote of the Commissioners Court of Guadalupe County.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1059 (H.B. 3153), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 54.2002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges|Subchapter KK. Magistrates in Guadalupe County|Section 54.2002. Qualifications; Oath of Office

Sec. 54.2002.  QUALIFICATIONS; OATH OF OFFICE.  (a)  To be eligible for appointment as a magistrate, a person must:(1)  be a citizen of the United States;(2)  have resided in Guadalupe County for at least the two years preceding the person's appointment; and(3)  be at least 30 years of age.(b)  A magistrate appointed under Section 54.2001 must take the constitutional oath of office required of appointed officers of this state.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1059 (H.B. 3153), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2013.|