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TX Govt Code § 54A.311 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54A - Associate Judges|Subchapter D. Associate Judge for Guardianship Proceedings and Protective Services Proceedings in Certain Courts|Section 54A.311. Judicial Action on Associate Judge's Proposed Order or Judgment

Sec. 54A.311.  JUDICIAL ACTION ON ASSOCIATE JUDGE'S PROPOSED ORDER OR JUDGMENT.  If a request for a de novo hearing before the referring court is not timely filed or the right to a de novo hearing before the referring court is waived, the proposed order or judgment of the associate judge for the guardianship proceeding or protective services proceeding becomes the order or judgment of the referring court by operation of law without ratification by the referring court.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 627 (H.B. 79), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 54A.312 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54A - Associate Judges|Subchapter D. Associate Judge for Guardianship Proceedings and Protective Services Proceedings in Certain Courts|Section 54A.312. Personnel

Sec. 54A.312.  PERSONNEL.  (a)  The appointing presiding judge of an administrative judicial region or appointing presiding judges of the administrative judicial regions, by majority vote, as applicable, may appoint the personnel needed to assist an associate judge in implementing and administering this subchapter.(b)  The salaries of the personnel shall be paid from:(1)  money available from the federal government;(2)  county money available for payment of officers' salaries, subject to the approval of the commissioners courts of the counties in which the associate judge serves; or(3)  a combination of money specified by Subdivisions (1) and (2).|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 627 (H.B. 79), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 54A.313 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54A - Associate Judges|Subchapter D. Associate Judge for Guardianship Proceedings and Protective Services Proceedings in Certain Courts|Section 54A.313. Supervision, Training, and Evaluation of Associate Judges

Sec. 54A.313.  SUPERVISION, TRAINING, AND EVALUATION OF ASSOCIATE JUDGES.  (a)  The office of court administration shall assist the presiding judges of the administrative judicial regions in:(1)  monitoring associate judges' compliance with job performance standards, uniform practices adopted by the presiding judges, and federal and state laws and policies;(2)  addressing the training needs and resource requirements of associate judges;(3)  conducting annual performance evaluations for associate judges and other personnel appointed under this subchapter based on written personnel performance standards adopted by the presiding judges and performance information solicited from the referring courts and other relevant persons; and(4)  receiving, investigating, and resolving complaints about an individual associate judge or the associate judge program under this subchapter based on a uniform process adopted by the presiding judges.(b)  The office of court administration shall develop procedures and a written evaluation form to be used by the presiding judges in conducting the annual performance evaluations under Subsection (a)(3).(c)  The office of court administration shall develop caseload standards for associate judges to ensure adequate staffing.(d)  Each judge of a court that refers guardianship proceedings or protective services proceedings to an associate judge under this subchapter may submit to the appropriate presiding judges or the office of court administration information on the associate judge's performance during the preceding year based on a uniform process adopted by the presiding judges.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 627 (H.B. 79), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 54A.314 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54A - Associate Judges|Subchapter D. Associate Judge for Guardianship Proceedings and Protective Services Proceedings in Certain Courts|Section 54A.314. Funding and Personnel

Sec. 54A.314.  FUNDING AND PERSONNEL.  (a)  The office of court administration may:(1)  contract for available county and federal money from any available source; and(2)  employ personnel, including investigators, auditors, court coordinators, and other judicial staff, necessary to implement and administer this subchapter.(b)  The presiding judges of the administrative judicial regions and counties may contract for federal money available from any source to reimburse the costs and salaries of the associate judges and personnel appointed under this subchapter and may also use public or private grants.(c)  The presiding judges of the administrative judicial regions and the office of court administration in cooperation with other agencies shall take action necessary to maximize the amount of federal money available to fund the use of associate judges under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 627 (H.B. 79), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 54A.315 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54A - Associate Judges|Subchapter D. Associate Judge for Guardianship Proceedings and Protective Services Proceedings in Certain Courts|Section 54A.315. Assignment of Judges and Appointment of Visiting Associate Judges

Sec. 54A.315.  ASSIGNMENT OF JUDGES AND APPOINTMENT OF VISITING ASSOCIATE JUDGES.  (a)  This subchapter does not limit the authority of a presiding judge of an administrative judicial region to assign a judge eligible for assignment under Chapter 74 to assist in processing guardianship proceedings or protective services proceedings in a reasonable time.(b)  If an associate judge appointed under this subchapter is temporarily unable to perform the associate judge's official duties because of absence resulting from family circumstances, illness, injury, disability, or military service, or if a vacancy occurs in the position of associate judge, the presiding judge of the administrative judicial region, or the presiding judges of the administrative judicial regions by majority vote, as applicable, in which the associate judge serves or the vacancy occurs may appoint a visiting associate judge to perform the duties of the associate judge during the period the associate judge is unable to perform the associate judge's duties or until another associate judge is appointed to fill the vacancy.(c)  A person is not eligible for appointment under this section unless the person has served for at least two years before the date of appointment as an associate judge under this subchapter, a district judge, a statutory county court judge, or a statutory probate judge.(d)  A visiting associate judge appointed under this section:(1)  is subject to each provision of this subchapter that applies to an associate judge appointed under this subchapter;(2)  is entitled to compensation in the amount determined by a majority vote of the presiding judges of the administrative judicial regions using money available under this subchapter; and(3)  is not considered a state employee for any purpose.(e)  Section 2252.901 does not apply to the appointment of a visiting associate judge under this section.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 627 (H.B. 79), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 54A.316 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54A - Associate Judges|Subchapter D. Associate Judge for Guardianship Proceedings and Protective Services Proceedings in Certain Courts|Section 54A.316. Limitation on Law Practice

Sec. 54A.316.  LIMITATION ON LAW PRACTICE.  An associate judge appointed under this subchapter may not engage in the private practice of law.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 627 (H.B. 79), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 54A.317 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 54A - Associate Judges|Subchapter D. Associate Judge for Guardianship Proceedings and Protective Services Proceedings in Certain Courts|Section 54A.317. Immunity

Sec. 54A.317.  IMMUNITY.  An associate judge appointed under this subchapter has the judicial immunity of a district judge.  All existing immunity granted an associate judge by law, express or implied, continues in full force and effect.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 627 (H.B. 79), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 55.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 55 - Other Court Personnel|Subchapter A. Secretaries or Stenographers for County Judges|Section 55.001. Employment of Secretary or Stenographer

Sec. 55.001.  EMPLOYMENT OF SECRETARY OR STENOGRAPHER.  (a)  If the commissioners court on request of the county judge determines that a secretary or stenographer for the county judge is necessary, the court shall enter an order authorizing the county judge to employ a secretary or stenographer.(b)  The secretary or stenographer may be removed by the county judge.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 55.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 55 - Other Court Personnel|Subchapter A. Secretaries or Stenographers for County Judges|Section 55.002. Employment in Jim Hogg County

Sec. 55.002.  EMPLOYMENT IN JIM HOGG COUNTY.  The county judge of Jim Hogg County may employ one person for stenographic and secretarial duties.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Govt Code § 57.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 57 - Court Interpreters|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 57.001. Definitions

Sec. 57.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter and for purposes of Subchapter B:(1)  "Certified court interpreter" means an individual who is a qualified interpreter as defined in Article 38.31, Code of Criminal Procedure, or Section 21.003, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, or certified under Subchapter B by the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services to interpret court proceedings for a hearing-impaired individual.(2)  "Department" means the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services.(3)  "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services.(4)  "Hearing-impaired individual" means an individual who has a hearing impairment, regardless of whether the individual also has a speech impairment, that inhibits the individual's comprehension of proceedings or communication with others.(5)  Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 42, Sec. 3.01(4), eff. September 1, 2014.(6)  Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1223, Sec. 4, eff. June 14, 2013.(7)  "Court proceeding" includes an arraignment, deposition, mediation, court-ordered arbitration, or other form of alternative dispute resolution.(8)  "Communication access realtime translation" or "CART" means the immediate verbatim translation of the spoken word into English text by a certified CART provider.(9)  "Certified CART provider" means an individual who holds a certification to provide communication access realtime translation services at an advanced or master level issued by the Texas Court Reporters Association or another certification association selected by the department.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1139, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 614 (H.B. 2200), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 42 (S.B. 966), Sec. 3.01(4), eff. September 1, 2014.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1223 (S.B. 1620), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1223 (S.B. 1620), Sec. 4, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 57.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 57 - Court Interpreters|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 57.002. Appointment of Interpreter or Cart Provider; Cart Provider List

Sec. 57.002.  APPOINTMENT OF INTERPRETER OR CART PROVIDER; CART PROVIDER LIST.  (a)  A court shall appoint a certified court interpreter or a certified CART provider for an individual who has a hearing impairment or a licensed court interpreter for an individual who can hear but does not comprehend or communicate in English if a motion for the appointment of an interpreter or provider is filed by a party or requested by a witness in a civil or criminal proceeding in the court.(b)  A court may, on its own motion, appoint a certified court interpreter or a certified CART provider for an individual who has a hearing impairment or a licensed court interpreter for an individual who can hear but does not comprehend or communicate in English.(b-1)  A licensed court interpreter appointed by a court under Subsection (a) or (b) must hold a license that includes the appropriate designation under Section 157.101(d) that indicates the interpreter is permitted to interpret in that court.(c)  Subject to Subsection (e), in a county with a population of less than 50,000, a court may appoint a spoken language interpreter who is not a licensed court interpreter.(d)  Subject to Subsection (e), in a county with a population of 50,000 or more, a court may appoint a spoken language interpreter who is not a certified or licensed court interpreter if:(1)  the language necessary in the proceeding is a language other than Spanish; and(2)  the court makes a finding that there is no licensed court interpreter within 75 miles who can interpret in the language that is necessary in a proceeding.(d-1)  Subject to Subsection (e), a court in a county to which Section 21.021, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, applies may appoint a spoken language interpreter who is not a licensed court interpreter.(e)  A person appointed under Subsection (c) or (d):(1)  must be qualified by the court as an expert under the Texas Rules of Evidence;(2)  must be at least 18 years of age; and(3)  may not be a party to the proceeding.(f)  The department shall maintain a list of certified CART providers and, on request, may send the list to a person or court.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1139, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 584 (H.B. 1642), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 614 (H.B. 2200), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 7.002, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1198 (H.B. 4445), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1341 (S.B. 1233), Sec. 12, eff. June 17, 2011.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1223 (S.B. 1620), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1223 (S.B. 1620), Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 2013.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 516 (S.B. 43), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 57.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 57 - Court Interpreters|Subchapter B. Interpreters for Hearing-Impaired Individuals|Section 57.021. Court Interpreter Certification Program

Sec. 57.021.  COURT INTERPRETER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM.  (a)  The department shall certify court interpreters to interpret court proceedings for a hearing-impaired individual.(b)  The department may contract with public or private educational institutions to administer a training program and by rule may provide for suspension of training offered by an institution if the training fails to meet requirements established by the department.(c)  The department shall maintain a list of certified court interpreters and other persons the department  has determined are qualified to act as court interpreters and shall send the list to each state court and, on request, to other interested persons.(d)  Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1223, Sec. 4, eff. June 14, 2013.(e)  The department may accept gifts, grants, or donations from private individuals, foundations, or other entities to assist in administering the court interpreter certification program under this section.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1139, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 614 (H.B. 2200), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1223 (S.B. 1620), Sec. 4, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 57.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 57 - Court Interpreters|Subchapter B. Interpreters for Hearing-Impaired Individuals|Section 57.022. Certification; Rules

Sec. 57.022.  CERTIFICATION; RULES.  (a)  The department shall certify an applicant who passes the appropriate examination prescribed by the department and who possesses the other qualifications required by rules adopted under this subchapter.(b)  The executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission by rule shall provide for:(1)  the qualifications of certified court interpreters;(2)  training programs for certified court interpreters each of which is managed by the department or by a public or private educational institution;(3)  the administration of examinations;(4)  the form for each certificate and procedures for renewal of a certificate;(5)  the fees for training, examinations, initial certification, and certification renewal;(6)  continuing education programs under this subchapter;(7)  instructions for the compensation of a certified court interpreter and the designation of the party or entity responsible for payment of compensation;  and(8)  administrative sanctions enforceable by the department.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1139, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 614 (H.B. 2200), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Govt Code § 57.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 57 - Court Interpreters|Subchapter B. Interpreters for Hearing-Impaired Individuals|Section 57.023. Examinations

Sec. 57.023.  EXAMINATIONS.  (a)  The department shall prepare examinations under this subchapter that test an applicant's knowledge, skill, and efficiency in the field in which the applicant seeks certification.(b)  A person who fails an examination may apply for reexamination at the next examination scheduled after the date the person failed the original examination.(c)  Examinations shall be offered in the state at least twice a year at times and places designated by the department.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1139, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 614 (H.B. 2200), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Govt Code § 57.024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 57 - Court Interpreters|Subchapter B. Interpreters for Hearing-Impaired Individuals|Section 57.024. Duties of the Commissioner

Sec. 57.024.  DUTIES OF THE COMMISSIONER.  (a)  The commissioner shall enforce this subchapter.(b)  The commissioner shall investigate allegations of violations of this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1139, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 614 (H.B. 2200), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Govt Code § 57.025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 57 - Court Interpreters|Subchapter B. Interpreters for Hearing-Impaired Individuals|Section 57.025. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Certificate

Sec. 57.025.  DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE.  (a)  The executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission shall adopt rules establishing the grounds for denial, suspension, revocation, and reinstatement of a certificate issued under this subchapter.  The department may revoke or suspend certification under this subchapter only after a hearing.(b)  The department may reissue a certificate to a person whose certificate has been revoked if the person applies in writing to the department and shows good cause to justify reissuance of the certificate.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1139, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 614 (H.B. 2200), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Govt Code § 57.026 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 57 - Court Interpreters|Subchapter B. Interpreters for Hearing-Impaired Individuals|Section 57.026. Prohibited Acts

Sec. 57.026.  PROHIBITED ACTS.  A person may not interpret for a hearing-impaired individual at a court proceeding or   advertise or represent that the person is a certified court interpreter unless the person holds an appropriate certificate under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1139, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 614 (H.B. 2200), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Govt Code § 57.027 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials|Chapter 57 - Court Interpreters|Subchapter B. Interpreters for Hearing-Impaired Individuals|Section 57.027. Criminal Offense; Administrative Penalty

Sec. 57.027.  CRIMINAL OFFENSE;  ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person violates this subchapter or a rule adopted under this subchapter.  An offense under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor.(b)  A person who violates this subchapter or a rule adopted under this subchapter is subject to an administrative penalty assessed by the department.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1139, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 614 (H.B. 2200), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Govt Code § 62.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle E - Juries|Chapter 62 - Petit Juries|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 62.002. Jury Wheel Cards

Sec. 62.002.  JURY WHEEL CARDS.  (a)  The officials or their deputies who reconstitute the jury wheel shall write on a separate jury wheel card of uniform size and color the name and, if possible, the post office address of each prospective juror that resides in the county and whose name appears on the current lists used under Section 62.001. The name of each prospective juror may appear on only one card.(b)  In a county with a population of 140,000 or more, the commissioners court shall employ typists who shall type the names and addresses of qualified prospective jurors on separate jury wheel cards of uniform size and color under the direction and control of the district clerk.  The expenses incurred in typing the names and addresses must be authorized, reported, and paid and accounted for under the laws and rules that govern the payment of other expenses of the office of district clerk.  The compensation of the typists and the expenses are paid from the jury fund.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 132, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|