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2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter G. Mansfield › Section 30.00261. Application; Definition

Sec. 30.00261.  APPLICATION;  DEFINITION.  (a)  This subchapter applies to the City of Mansfield.
(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. 182, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.1041 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.09, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 22, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter G. Mansfield › Section 30.00264. Judge

Sec. 30.00264.  JUDGE.  (a)  to (j) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(6), eff.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. 182, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.1044 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.09, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 23, 139(6), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter G. Mansfield › Section 30.00265. Magistrates

Sec. 30.00265.  MAGISTRATES.  (a)  The governing body may appoint one or more magistrates.
(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. 182, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.1045 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.09, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter G. Mansfield › Section 30.00266. Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.00266.  CLERK;  OTHER PERSONNEL.  (a)  The city manager 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. 182, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.1046 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.09, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 24, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter G. Mansfield › Section 30.00267. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.00267.  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(6), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.1047 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.09, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 25, 139(6), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter H. Wichita Falls › Section 30.00301. Application; Definition

Sec. 30.00301.  APPLICATION;  DEFINITION.  (a)  This subchapter applies to the City of Wichita Falls.
(b)  In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the county courts at law of Wichita County that have criminal appellate jurisdiction.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.111 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.10, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 26, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter H. Wichita Falls › Section 30.00304. Judge

Sec. 30.00304.  JUDGE.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(7), 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 may not engage in the private practice of law while in office.  The judge must execute a bond and take the oath of office required of a county judge.
(c)  to (h) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(7), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(i)  Sections 30.00007(a) and (b)(5) do not apply to this subchapter.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.114 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.10, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 27, 139(7), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter H. Wichita Falls › Section 30.00305. Clerk

Sec. 30.00305.  CLERK.  (a)  The city manager shall appoint a clerk of the municipal courts of record. The clerk holds office at the pleasure of the city manager and is subject to all city charter provisions, ordinances, and personnel policies relating to non-civil service city employees.
(b)  Section 30.00009(c) does not apply to this subchapter.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 83, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.115 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.10, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 28, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter H. Wichita Falls › Section 30.00306. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.00306.  COURT REPORTER.  (a)  The city manager shall appoint an official court reporter under Section 30.00010 for the purpose of preserving a record in cases tried before the municipal courts of record.  The reporter holds office at the pleasure of the city manager.  The city manager may appoint more than one reporter for each court if necessary to dispose of the business of the court without delay.  If a reporter is not demanded, a reporter's record may be prepared from mechanical, audio, or video recordings of the proceedings.
(b)  Section 30.00010(d) does not apply to this subchapter.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 83, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.116 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.10, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 29, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 37 (S.B. 1014), Sec. 10, eff. May 9, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter H. Wichita Falls › Section 30.00308. Civil Service Ordinance; Vacation of Court

Sec. 30.00308.  CIVIL SERVICE ORDINANCE;  VACATION OF COURT.  (a)  The judges, clerk and deputy clerks, and court reporters of the municipal courts are not classified employees under the city civil service ordinance.  The governing body of the city may provide by ordinance that all other employees of the courts may be hired and paid as classified employees under the city civil service ordinance.  The judges, clerk and deputy clerks, and court reporters are entitled to receive the same vacation, sick leave, and other benefits that are provided for other nonclassified employees under regulations provided by the governing body by ordinance and may be authorized or required by the governing body to participate in the city retirement program.
(b)  If after the establishment of a municipal court of record the governing body finds by ordinance that the condition of the dockets of the other courts of the county does not require the existence of the court to dispose properly of the cases arising in the city, the governing body shall declare the offices of the municipal judge, clerk, court reporter, and other employees of the court to be vacated at the end of the term for which the judge was last appointed.  Any case then pending shall be transferred to a court with proper jurisdiction of the offense.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.118 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.10, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter H. Wichita Falls › Section 30.00310. Filing of Original Papers

Sec. 30.00310.  FILING OF ORIGINAL PAPERS.
Text of section as amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1020, Sec. 3
The clerk of the municipal courts of record shall file the original papers and proceedings in each case under the direction of the presiding judge. Instead of filing the original papers, papers may be preserved by microfilm or other process that correctly and legibly reproduces or that forms a medium for copying or reproducing. The filed or preserved papers constitute the records of the courts and a separate record book is not required.  Preserved records are admissible in evidence in civil cases as provided by the Texas Rules of Evidence relating to the admissibility of contents of writing, recordings, and photographs.  Records, however maintained, shall be destroyed by the court clerk after five years after final disposition of the case.  Records, however maintained, relating to parking offenses shall be destroyed by the court clerk after two years after final disposition of the case.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1020, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.120 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.10, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter H. Wichita Falls › Section 30.00310. Filing of Original Papers

Sec. 30.00310.  FILING OF ORIGINAL PAPERS.
Text of section as amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1248, Sec. 29
(a)  The clerk of the municipal courts of record shall file the original complaint and the original of other papers and proceedings in each case under the direction of the presiding judge.  The filed original papers constitute the records of the courts and a separate record book is not required.
(b)  The clerk shall keep a separate folder for each case, and shall note on the outside of the folder:
(1)  the style of the case;
(2)  the nature of the charged offense;
(3)  the dates that the warrant was issued and returned;
(4)  the date the examination or trial was held;
(5)  whether trial was held by jury or before a judge;
(6)  trial settings;
(7)  any verdict of the jury;
(8)  any judgment of the court;
(9)  any motion for a new trial and the decision on the motion;
(10)  whether an appeal was taken; and
(11)  the date and the manner in which the judgment and sentence were enforced.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1248, Sec. 29, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.120 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.10, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter I. Burleson › Section 30.00341. Application; Definition

Sec. 30.00341.  APPLICATION;  DEFINITION.  (a)  This subchapter applies to the City of Burleson.
(b)  In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the county courts at law of Johnson County that have criminal appellate jurisdiction.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 181, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.1341 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.11, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 30, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter I. Burleson › Section 30.00344. Judge

Sec. 30.00344.  JUDGE.  (a)  to (j) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(8), 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. 181, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.1344 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.11, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 31, 139(8), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter I. Burleson › Section 30.00345. Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.00345.  CLERK;  OTHER PERSONNEL.  (a)  The city manager 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. 181, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.1345 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.11, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 32, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter I. Burleson › Section 30.00346. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.00346.  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(8), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 181, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.1346 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.11, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 33, 139(8), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter J. Fort Worth › Section 30.00381. Application; Definition

Sec. 30.00381.  APPLICATION;  DEFINITION.  (a)  This subchapter applies to the City of Fort Worth.
(b)  In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the county criminal courts of Tarrant County that have criminal appellate jurisdiction.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.141 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.12, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 34, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter J. Fort Worth › Section 30.00384. Judge

Sec. 30.00384.  JUDGE.  (a)  , (b) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(9), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(c)  The judge must maintain residence in the city during the tenure of office.
(d)  to (j) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(9), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(k)  Sections 30.00007(b)(1), (2), (3), and (5) do not apply to this subchapter.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.40(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 599, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1987;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 290, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1991.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.144 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.12, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 35, 139(9), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter J. Fort Worth › Section 30.00385. Clerk

Sec. 30.00385.  CLERK.  (a)  The city manager with the consent of the governing body of the city shall appoint a clerk of the municipal courts of record. The clerk shall perform the duties in accordance with statutes, the city charter, and city ordinances.
(b)  Section 30.00009(c) does not apply to this subchapter.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.145 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.12, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter J. Fort Worth › Section 30.00388. Civil Service Ordinance; Vacation of Court

Sec. 30.00388.  CIVIL SERVICE ORDINANCE;  VACATION OF COURT.  (a)  The judges, clerk and deputy clerks, and court reporters of the municipal courts of record are not classified employees under civil service, charter, or ordinance provisions.  The governing body of the city may provide by ordinance that all other employees of the courts may be hired and paid as classified employees under civil service, charter, or ordinance provisions.  Judges, clerks, deputy clerks, and court reporters are entitled to receive the same vacation, sick leave, and other benefits that are provided for other nonclassified employees under regulations provided by the governing body by ordinance and may be authorized or required by the governing body to participate in the city retirement program.
(b)  If after the establishment of a municipal court of record the governing body finds by ordinance that the condition of the dockets of the other courts of the county does not require the existence of the court to properly dispose of the cases arising in the city, the governing body shall declare the offices of the municipal judge, clerk, court reporter, and other employees of the court to be vacated at the end of the term for which the judge was last appointed.  Any case then pending shall be transferred to a court with proper jurisdiction of the offense.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.148 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.12, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter K. Grand Prairie › Section 30.00421. Application; Definition

Sec. 30.00421.  APPLICATION;  DEFINITION.  (a)  This subchapter applies to the City of Grand Prairie.
(b)  In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the county criminal courts of Dallas County that have criminal appellate jurisdiction.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 163, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.1641 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.13, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 37, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter K. Grand Prairie › Section 30.00426. Judge

Sec. 30.00426.  JUDGE.  (a)  to (j) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(10), 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. 163, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.1646 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.13, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 38, 139(10), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter K. Grand Prairie › Section 30.00427. Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.00427.  CLERK;  OTHER PERSONNEL.  (a)  The city manager shall appoint a clerk of a 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. 163, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.1647 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.13, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 39, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter K. Grand Prairie › Section 30.00428. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.00428.  COURT REPORTER.  (a)  The clerk of the court shall appoint the court reporter under Section 30.00010. The reporter shall be compensated by the city in the manner determined by the city manager.
(b)  to (d) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(10), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 163, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.1648 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.13, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 40, 139(10), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
Text of subsection effective until January 01, 2025
(a)  The governing body may appoint one or more magistrates in addition to magistrates provided under Article 2.09, Code of Criminal Procedure.
Text of subsection effective on January 01, 2025
(a)  The governing body may appoint one or more magistrates in addition to magistrates provided under Article 2A.151, 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.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 2.059, eff. January 1, 2025.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
Text of subsection effective until January 01, 2025
(a)  The governing body may appoint one or more magistrates in addition to magistrates provided under Article 2.09, Code of Criminal Procedure.
Text of subsection effective on January 01, 2025
(a)  The governing body may appoint one or more magistrates in addition to magistrates provided under Article 2A.151, 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.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 2.060, eff. January 1, 2025.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter R. Houston › Section 30.00671. Application; Definition

Sec. 30.00671.  APPLICATION;  DEFINITION.  (a)  This subchapter applies to the City of Houston.
(b)  In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the county criminal courts of Harris County that have criminal appellate jurisdiction.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.261 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.20, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 63, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter R. Houston › Section 30.00674. Judge

Sec. 30.00674.  JUDGE.  (a)  to (f) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(17), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(g)  A municipal judge may only be removed under Article V, Section 1-a, of the Texas Constitution.
(h)  Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(17), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(i)  Sections 30.00007(b)(5) and 30.000085 do not apply to this subchapter.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1248, Sec. 30, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.264 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.20, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 64, 139(17), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter R. Houston › Section 30.00675. Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.00675.  CLERK;  OTHER PERSONNEL.  (a)  , (b) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(17), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(c)  Section 30.00009(c) does not apply to this subchapter.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.265 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.20, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 65, 139(17), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.