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2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter A. General Law for Municipal Courts of Record › Section 30.00020. Transfer of Record

Sec. 30.00020.   TRANSFER OF RECORD.  (a)  Not later than the 60th day after the date on which the notice of appeal is given or filed, the parties must file with the municipal clerk:
(1)  the reporter's record;
(2)  a written description of material to be included in the clerk's record in addition to the required material; and
(3)  any material to be included in the clerk's record that is not in the custody of the clerk.
(b)  On completion of the record, the municipal judge shall approve the record in the manner provided for record completion, approval, and notification in the court of appeals.
(c)  After the court approves the record, the clerk shall promptly send the record to the appellate court clerk for filing.  The appellate court clerk shall notify the defendant and the prosecuting attorney that the record has been filed.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 811, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 30.499 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Renumbered from Sec. 30.00019 and amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 37 (S.B. 1014), Sec. 5, eff. May 9, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter A. General Law for Municipal Courts of Record › Section 30.00021. Brief on Appeal

Sec. 30.00021.  BRIEF ON APPEAL.  (a)  An appellant's brief on appeal from a municipal court of record must present points of error in the manner required by law for a brief on appeal to the court of appeals.
(b)  The appellant must file the brief with the appellate court clerk not later than the 15th day after the date on which the clerk's record and reporter's record are filed with that clerk.  The appellant or the appellant's attorney must certify that the brief has been properly mailed to the appellee.
(c)  The appellee must file the appellee's brief with the appellate court clerk not later than the 15th day after the date on which the appellant's brief is filed.
(d)  Each party, on filing the party's brief with the appellate court clerk, shall deliver a copy of the brief to the opposing party and to the municipal judge.
(e)  The record and the briefs on appeal shall be limited as far as possible to the questions relied on for reversal.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 811, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 30.500 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Renumbered from Sec. 30.00020 and amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 37 (S.B. 1014), Sec. 6, eff. May 9, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter A. General Law for Municipal Courts of Record › Section 30.00022. New Trial

Sec. 30.00022.  NEW TRIAL.  The trial court shall decide from the briefs of the parties whether the appellant should be permitted to withdraw the notice of appeal and be granted a new trial by the court.  The court may grant a new trial at any time before the record is filed with the appellate court.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter A. General Law for Municipal Courts of Record › Section 30.00023. Court Rules

Sec. 30.00023.  COURT RULES.  (a)  Except as modified by this subchapter, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure govern the trial of cases before the municipal courts of record.  The courts may make and enforce all rules of practice and procedure necessary to expedite the trial of cases before the courts that are not inconsistent with law.
(b)  The appellate courts may make and enforce all rules of practice and procedure that are not inconsistent with law and that are necessary to expedite the dispatch of appeals from the municipal courts of record.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 811, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 30.501 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Renumbered from Sec. 30.00021 and amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter A. General Law for Municipal Courts of Record › Section 30.00024. Disposition on Appeal

Sec. 30.00024.  DISPOSITION ON APPEAL.  (a)  According to the law and the nature of the case, the appellate court may:
(1)  affirm the judgment of the municipal court of record;
(2)  reverse and remand for a new trial;
(3)  reverse and dismiss the case;  or
(4)  reform and correct the judgment.
(b)  Unless the matter was made an issue in the trial court or it affirmatively appears to the contrary from the clerk's record or reporter's record, the appellate court shall presume that:
(1)  venue was proven in the trial court;
(2)  the jury, if any, was properly impaneled and sworn;
(3)  the defendant was arraigned and pleaded to the complaint; and
(4)  the municipal judge certified the charge before it was read to the jury.
(c)  In each case decided by the appellate court, the court shall deliver a written opinion or order either sustaining or overruling each assignment of error presented.  The court shall set forth the reasons for its decision.  The appellate court clerk shall mail copies of the decision to the parties and to the municipal judge as soon as the decision is rendered.
(d)  The appellate court may determine the rules for oral argument.  The parties may submit the case on the record and briefs without oral argument.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 811, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 30.502 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Renumbered from Sec. 30.00022 and amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 37 (S.B. 1014), Sec. 7, eff. May 9, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter A. General Law for Municipal Courts of Record › Section 30.00025. Certificate of Appellate Proceedings

Sec. 30.00025.  CERTIFICATE OF APPELLATE PROCEEDINGS.  (a)  When the judgment of the appellate court becomes final, the clerk of that court shall certify the proceedings and the judgment and shall mail the certificate to the municipal clerk.  The municipal clerk shall file the certificate with the papers in the case and note the certificate on the case docket.
(b)  If the municipal court of record judgment is affirmed, to enforce the judgment the court may:
(1)  forfeit the bond of the defendant;
(2)  issue a writ of capias for the defendant;
(3)  issue an execution against the defendant's property;
(4)  order a refund for the defendant's costs;  or
(5)  conduct an indigency hearing at the court's discretion.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 811, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 30.503 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Renumbered from Sec. 30.00023 and amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter A. General Law for Municipal Courts of Record › Section 30.00026. Effect of Order of New Trial

Sec. 30.00026.  EFFECT OF ORDER OF NEW TRIAL.  If the appellate court awards a new trial to the appellant, the case stands as if a new trial had been granted by the municipal court of record.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 811, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 30.504 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Renumbered from Sec. 30.00024 and amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter A. General Law for Municipal Courts of Record › Section 30.00027. Appeals to Court of Appeals

Sec. 30.00027.  APPEALS TO COURT OF APPEALS.  (a)  The appellant has the right to appeal to the court of appeals if:
(1)  the fine assessed against the defendant exceeds $100 and the judgment is affirmed by the appellate court; or
(2)  the sole issue is the constitutionality of the statute or ordinance on which a conviction is based.
(b)  The provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to direct appeals from a county or a district court to the court of appeals apply to the appeal, except that:
(1)  the record and briefs on appeal in the appellate court constitute the record and briefs on appeal to the court of appeals unless the rules of the court of criminal appeals provide otherwise;  and
(2)  the record and briefs shall be filed directly with the court of appeals.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 811, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 30.505 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Renumbered from Sec. 30.00025 and amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1324 (S.B. 480), Sec. 4, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter B. Lubbock › Section 30.00041. Application; Definition

Sec. 30.00041.  APPLICATION;  DEFINITION.  (a)  This subchapter applies to the City of Lubbock.
(b)  In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the county courts at law of Lubbock County that have criminal appellate jurisdiction.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 30.001 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.03, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter B. Lubbock › Section 30.00044. Judge

Sec. 30.00044.  JUDGE.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(1), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(b)  A municipal judge is elected by the qualified voters of the city for a term of four years.
(c)  A municipal judge must be a licensed attorney in good standing, must have practiced law in this state for five years, and must be a citizen of the United States and of this state.  The judge must satisfy the residency requirements pertaining to a member of the city council.  A person may not serve as a municipal judge while the person holds other office or employment with the city government.  A municipal judge who takes such an office or employment vacates the judicial office.
(d)  to (i) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(1), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(j)  A municipal judge shall comply with the financial statement requirements under Chapter 572.
(k)  Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(1), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(l)  Sections 30.00007(b)(5) and 30.00009(c) and (d) 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. 27, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(40), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 30.004 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.03, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 3, 139(1), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 3.01(a), eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 872 (H.B. 3014), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter B. Lubbock › Section 30.00046. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.00046.  COURT REPORTER.  (a)  , (b) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(1), 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. 30.006 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.03, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 4, 139(1), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter B. Lubbock › Section 30.00049. Complaint; Prosecution; Pleading

Sec. 30.00049.  COMPLAINT;  PROSECUTION;  PLEADING.  (a)  A proceeding in a municipal court of record commences with a complaint.  The complaint must begin "In the name and by the authority of the State of Texas" and must conclude "Against the peace and dignity of the State."  If the offense is only covered by an ordinance, it may also conclude "Contrary to the said ordinance."
(b)  A complaint before the court may be sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths or before the municipal judge, clerk, city secretary, or city attorney, or the assistant or deputy of the judge, clerk, city secretary, or city attorney, each of whom may administer oaths for that purpose.
(c)  A complaint must be in writing and must state:
(1)  the name of the accused, if known;
(2)  an accurate description of the accused, if the name is unknown;
(3)  in plain and intelligible words, the offense with which the accused is charged;
(4)  the place where the offense was committed, which must appear to be within the jurisdiction of the court;  and
(5)  the date on which the offense was committed, which must show that the offense is not barred by limitations.
(d)  A prosecution in a court shall be conducted by the city attorney or an assistant or deputy city attorney.
(e)  All pleadings must be in writing and must be filed with the clerk.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 30.009 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.03, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter C. Irving › Section 30.00081. Application; Definition

Sec. 30.00081.  APPLICATION;  DEFINITION.  (a)  This subchapter applies to the City of Irving.
(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. 477, Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.0241 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter C. Irving › Section 30.00084. Judge

Sec. 30.00084.  JUDGE.  (a)  to (g) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(2), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(h)  In addition to exercising powers under Section 30.00006, a municipal judge, with the approval of all parties, may order a defendant and the victim or complainant in a case before the municipal court to engage in mediation or alternative dispute resolution.  The city shall provide mediation services and pay all costs of those services.
(i)  Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(2), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(j)  Sections 30.00007(b)(1), (2), (3), and (5) do not apply to this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 477, Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.0244 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 6, 139(2), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter C. Irving › Section 30.00085. Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.00085.  CLERK;  OTHER PERSONNEL.  (a)  The city manager of the city may 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. 477, Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.0245 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter C. Irving › Section 30.00086. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.00086.  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(2), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 477, Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.0246 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 8, 139(2), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter D. El Paso › Section 30.00121. Short Title; Application

Sec. 30.00121.  SHORT TITLE;  APPLICATION.  (a)  This subchapter may be cited as the El Paso Courts Act.
(b)  This subchapter applies to the City of El Paso.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.031 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter D. El Paso › Section 30.00122. Definition

Sec. 30.00122.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "appellate court" means the El Paso Municipal Court of Appeals.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.032 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter D. El Paso › Section 30.00123. Marriage Ceremonies

Sec. 30.00123.  MARRIAGE CEREMONIES.  The judge of the appellate court and each municipal judge may conduct marriage ceremonies in the city.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.033 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter D. El Paso › Section 30.00128. Judge

Sec. 30.00128.  JUDGE.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(3), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(b)  A municipal judge is elected by the qualified voters of the city for a term of two years unless the city by charter amendment provides for a four-year term as provided by Article XI, Section 11, of the Texas Constitution.
(c), (d) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(3), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(e)  The municipal judges shall select by a majority vote of those judges a presiding judge of the municipal courts of record.
(f)  The presiding municipal judge may, when necessary for the expeditious disposition of the business of the courts and with the approval of the governing body of the city, divide a municipal court of record into one or more divisions.  A division is presided over by an associate municipal judge.  A division has concurrent jurisdiction with the other divisions and municipal courts of record.  Divisions of the courts may be in concurrent and continuous session, either day or night, at the discretion of the presiding judge.  The presiding judge may assign and transfer any case pending in any of the courts or divisions to any other of the courts or divisions.  The presiding judge may direct the manner in which cases are filed and docketed.  He may assign a case or proceeding pending in any of the courts to the judge of another court or division.  He may assign the judge of any of the courts or divisions to try a case or hear a proceeding pending in another court or division.
(g)  In addition to complying with Section 30.00006(h), the salary of the presiding judge must be set at an amount that is at least 20 percent more than the salary of the regular municipal judges.
(h)  to (k) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(3), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(l)  Section 30.00007(b) does not apply to this subchapter.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.038 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 9, 139(3), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter D. El Paso › Section 30.00129. Court Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.00129.  COURT CLERK;  OTHER PERSONNEL.  In addition to satisfying the requirements of Section 30.00009, the governing body of the city shall provide a clerk of the municipal courts of record, deputy clerks, and other municipal court personnel, including at least one bailiff for each court, as necessary for the proper operation of the municipal courts.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.039 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter D. El Paso › Section 30.00130. Court Reporter; Use of Clerk's Records

Sec. 30.00130.  COURT REPORTER; USE OF CLERK'S RECORDS.  (a)  To preserve a record in cases tried before the municipal courts of record, the city shall provide a court reporter.  The governing body of the city shall determine the qualifications and compensation of the court reporter.
(b)  The court reporter may preserve the record of proceedings by written notes, transcribing equipment, recording equipment, or any combination of those methods.  The court reporter is not required to take or record testimony in a case in which neither the defendant, the prosecutor, nor the judge demands it.
(c)  Testimony, exhibits, and evidence given by a witness in a proceeding in a municipal court of record are solely for the purposes of that proceeding or an appeal from that proceeding, and in any civil proceeding, evidence relating to the testimony, exhibits, evidence, or reproductions of testimony, exhibits, or evidence is privileged and not admissible except for impeachment purposes.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1263, Sec. 1.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.040 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1263, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 37 (S.B. 1014), Sec. 8, eff. May 9, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter D. El Paso › Section 30.00136. Continuation of Municipal Court of Appeals

Sec. 30.00136.  CONTINUATION OF MUNICIPAL COURT OF APPEALS.  (a)  The El Paso Municipal Court of Appeals continues in existence as long as a municipal court of record exists in the city.
(b)  If the municipal court of record ordinance is repealed, the appellate court continues in existence as long as there are appeals before it.  A reversal and remand for new trial or other order returning a case to the trial court shall be to the municipal court that replaces the municipal courts of record.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.046 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter D. El Paso › Section 30.00137. Appellate Court Jurisdiction

Sec. 30.00137.  APPELLATE COURT JURISDICTION.  (a)  The appellate court has exclusive jurisdiction over all appeals from the municipal courts of record of the city.  The county courts at law of El Paso County have no jurisdiction over appeals from municipal courts.
(b)  The appellate court and the judge of that court have the power in criminal law matters to issue to the municipal courts and judges of those courts the writs of mandamus, procedendo, prohibition, injunction, and other writs necessary to protect the appellate court's jurisdiction or enforce its judgments.
(c)  The appellate court has the power on affidavit or otherwise to ascertain matters of fact necessary to the exercise of its jurisdiction.
(d)  The judge of the appellate court is a magistrate within the meaning of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1965.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.047 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter D. El Paso › Section 30.00138. Term of Court

Sec. 30.00138.  TERM OF COURT.  The appellate court may sit for the transaction of business at any time during the year, and each term begins and ends with the calendar year.  The appellate court may use the city council chambers or other appropriate location as its courtroom for argument of cases and other court matters.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.048 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter D. El Paso › Section 30.00139. Appellate Court Clerk

Sec. 30.00139.  APPELLATE COURT CLERK.  In addition to other duties, the city clerk serves as the appellate court clerk.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.049 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter D. El Paso › Section 30.00140. Appellate Court Judge

Sec. 30.00140.  APPELLATE COURT JUDGE.  (a)  The appellate judge shall be elected by the qualified voters of the city for a term of two years, unless the city by charter amendment provides for a four-year term as provided by Article XI, Section 11, of the Texas Constitution.  The appellate judge must be a citizen of the United States and of this state and must have been a practicing attorney of this state for at least five years immediately preceding his election or appointment.
(b)  A vacancy in the appellate court shall be filled by appointment by the governing body of the city.  The appointee serves until the next regular municipal election, and at that election the vacancy for the unexpired or full term shall be filled by election by the qualified voters of the city.
(c)  The appellate judge shall take the oath of office required for a municipal judge.
(d)  An appointed or elected appellate judge may not be removed from office except in the same manner and for the same causes as provided by law for county judges and as provided by Article V, Section 1-a, of the Texas Constitution.
(e)  The appellate judge is entitled to compensation from the city as set by the governing body of the city.  The judge's compensation may not be diminished but may be increased during his term of office.
(f)  The city shall provide the appellate court with necessary clerical help.  The appellate judge and the city may agree that the judge will provide for his own clerical help, and in that event the judge is entitled to additional reasonable compensation by agreement with the city.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.050 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter D. El Paso › Section 30.00141. Appellate Court Seal

Sec. 30.00141.  APPELLATE COURT SEAL.  The seal of the appellate court is the same as that provided by law for municipal courts of record, except that the seal must contain the words "Municipal Court of Appeals of the City of El Paso," and the seal shall be judicially noticed.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.051 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter D. El Paso › Section 30.00142. Special Appellate Judge

Sec. 30.00142.  SPECIAL APPELLATE JUDGE.  (a)  If the appellate judge is unable to act, the governing body of the city may appoint a person, or the appellant and the city attorney in a particular case may agree on a person, to serve as the special appellate judge.  The special appellate judge has the powers and duties of the office and is entitled to receive the same compensation as the regular appellate judge for serving as a special appellate judge.
(b)  A municipal judge or associate municipal judge may not be appointed or selected as a special appellate judge.
(c)  Except as provided by Subsection (d), an appointment of a special appellate judge automatically terminates when the regular appellate judge returns to duty.
(d)  If an appellate judge is disqualified from hearing a particular case, the governing body of the city may appoint a person, or the appellant and the city attorney may agree on a person, to serve as the special appellate judge.  A special appellate judge appointed or selected under this subsection is entitled to receive the same daily compensation as the regular appellate judge for each day he works on the case he was appointed or selected to hear.  An appointment automatically terminates at the time the mandate or mandates issue in the case he was appointed to hear.
(e)  A special appellate judge must have the qualifications required of the regular appellate judge and shall, before he begins serving as a special appellate judge, take the oath of office required for a municipal judge.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.052 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter D. El Paso › Section 30.00143. Rules

Sec. 30.00143.  RULES.  The appellate judge may make and publish rules of appellate criminal procedure not inconsistent with this subchapter or other law.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.053 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter D. El Paso › Section 30.00144. New Trial

Sec. 30.00144.  NEW TRIAL.  (a)  A motion for new trial is not necessary to authorize an appeal.
(b)  If a motion for new trial is made, it must be filed not later than the 10th day after the date of the rendition of the judgment of conviction.
(c)  One or more amended motions for new trial may be filed without leave of court before any preceding motion for new trial filed by the movant is overruled if the motion is filed not later than 15 days after the date of the rendition of the judgment of conviction.
(d)  If an original or amended motion for new trial is not determined by written order signed not later than 30 days after the date of the rendition of the judgment of conviction, the motion is overruled by operation of law.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.054 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter D. El Paso › Section 30.00145. Right of Appeal

Sec. 30.00145.  RIGHT OF APPEAL.  (a)  A defendant has the right of appeal from a judgment of conviction in the municipal court of record under the rules prescribed by this subchapter.  The state has the right of appeal as provided by Article 44.01, Code of Criminal Procedure.  The El Paso Municipal Court of Appeals has jurisdiction over appeals from the municipal courts of record, and all appeals from convictions in the municipal court of record must be prosecuted in the appellate court, the court of appeals, or the court of criminal appeals by the city attorney or an assistant city attorney.
(b)  Section 30.00014 does not apply to this subchapter.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.055 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter D. El Paso › Section 30.00146. No De Novo Appeals

Sec. 30.00146.  NO DE NOVO APPEALS.  An appeal from the municipal court of record may not be taken to a trial de novo in the appellate court.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.056 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter D. El Paso › Section 30.00147. Perfecting Appeal

Sec. 30.00147.  PERFECTING APPEAL.  (a)  A defendant, as a condition of perfecting an appeal to the appellate court, must file an appeal bond, unless the defendant is in custody.  An appeal may be perfected by timely filing with the municipal court clerk an appeal bond that meets the requirements of Subchapter A. It is not necessary to file a notice of appeal.  If the defendant is in custody, the appeal is perfected when notice of appeal is given as provided by Article 44.13, Code of Criminal Procedure.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (S.B. 346), Sec. 4.40(6), eff. January 1, 2020.
(c)  The appeal bond must be filed not later than the 10th day after overruling of the motion or amended motion for new trial, or if there is no motion or amended motion for new trial, not later than the 10th day after the rendition of the judgment of conviction.
(d)  For good cause shown, not later than the 100th day after the date of rendition of the judgment of conviction, the appellate court or the court of appeals may permit the filing of an appeal bond or the giving of notice of appeal in the municipal court of record even though the time limits set under this section have expired.
(e)  Except for the limitation contained in Subsection (d), the appellate court may, for good cause shown, extend any time limits set in this subchapter for the appellate process.
(f)  In a case in which an appellant or the prosecutor files a motion in the appellate court, the opposite party shall be given an opportunity to answer the motion under time limits and conditions set by the appellate court rules.
(g)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (S.B. 346), Sec. 4.40(6), eff. January 1, 2020.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.057 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (S.B. 346), Sec. 4.40(6), eff. January 1, 2020.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter D. El Paso › Section 30.00164. Alternate Appellate Procedure

Sec. 30.00164.  ALTERNATE APPELLATE PROCEDURE.  (a)  If the El Paso Municipal Court of Appeals created by this subchapter is held unconstitutional or invalid, all appeals under this subchapter shall be considered as taken to the county courts at law of El Paso County.  Those appeals shall be docketed as provided by county court at law rules.  The county courts at law of El Paso County have jurisdiction over those appeals and this subchapter applies to those appeals.  One county court at law of El Paso County shall act as the appellate court.  That court shall be designated from time to time as the appellate court by the majority vote of the judges of the county courts at law of El Paso County.  All appeals pending in the appellate court on the date that any decision becomes final holding the municipal court of appeals unconstitutional or invalid shall be transferred by the appellate court to the county courts at law of El Paso County, and all decisions of the appellate court that have become final on or before that date are valid.
(b)  If appeals are taken to the county courts at law of El Paso County under Subsection (a), a reference to "appellate court" in this subchapter means the county court at law of El Paso County that is designated as the appellate court under this section, except that a provision of this subchapter that is inconsistent with the laws, statutes, and rules applicable to creation and organization of the county courts at law of El Paso County will not apply, and an appeal is not tried de novo in the county court at law.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.074 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter E. Kennedale › Section 30.00181. Application; Definition

Sec. 30.00181.  APPLICATION;  DEFINITION.  (a)  This subchapter applies to the City of Kennedale.
(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. 180, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.0761 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.07, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter E. Kennedale › Section 30.00184. Judge

Sec. 30.00184.  JUDGE.  (a)  to (j) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(4), 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. 180, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.0764 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.07, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 16, 139(4), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter E. Kennedale › Section 30.001845. Magistrates

Sec. 30.001845.  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 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 569 (H.B. 1394), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 2.058, eff. January 1, 2025.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter E. Kennedale › Section 30.00185. Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.00185.  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. 180, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.0765 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.07, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter E. Kennedale › Section 30.00186. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.00186.  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(4), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 180, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 1995.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.0766 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.07, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 18, 139(4), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter F. San Antonio › Section 30.00221. Application; Definition

Sec. 30.00221.  APPLICATION;  DEFINITION.  (a)  This subchapter applies to the City of San Antonio.
(b)  In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the county courts at law of Bexar County that have criminal appellate jurisdiction.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.081 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.08, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter F. San Antonio › Section 30.00224. Judge

Sec. 30.00224.  JUDGE.  (a)  , (b) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(5), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(c)  In addition to satisfying the requirements of Section 30.00006(c), a municipal judge must have been a resident of the city for at least three years immediately preceding the judge's appointment.
(d)  to (j) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(5), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(k)  Section 30.00007(b)(5) does not apply to this subchapter.
(l)  In addition to the duties imposed under Sections 30.00007(b)(1)-(4), the presiding judge shall promulgate work rules for the administration of the municipal courts.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.37(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1248, Sec. 28, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.084 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.08, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 20, 139(5), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter F. San Antonio › Section 30.00225. Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.00225.  CLERK;  OTHER PERSONNEL.  (a)  , (b) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(5), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(c)  Sections 30.00009(c) and (d) 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. 2.38(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.085 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.08, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 21, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter F. San Antonio › Section 30.00226. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.00226.  COURT REPORTER.  (a)  The city shall provide a court reporter for the purpose of preserving a record in cases tried before the municipal court of record.  The person selected as court reporter must meet the qualifications provided by law for official court reporters.  The chief administrative officer of the city shall set the compensation of the court reporter on the recommendation of the presiding municipal judge.
(b)  The court reporter may preserve the record through written notes, transcribing equipment, recording equipment, or any combination of those methods.  The reporter is not required to record testimony in a case in which neither the defendant, the prosecutor, nor the judge demands it.
(c)  Instead of using a court reporter to preserve a record in a case, the governing body may authorize the use of a good quality electronic recording device to report court proceedings. If the governing body authorizes an electronic recording, the court reporter is not required to be present to certify the reporter's record. The recording shall be kept for the 20-day period beginning the day after the last day of the court proceeding, trial, or denial of motion for new trial, whichever occurs last. If a case is appealed, the proceedings shall be transcribed from the recording by an official court reporter.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.086 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.08, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 888 (H.B. 4714), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter F. San Antonio › Section 30.00229. Complaint; Prosecution; Pleading

Sec. 30.00229.  COMPLAINT;  PROSECUTION;  PLEADING.  (a)  to (d) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(5), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(e)  All pleadings in a municipal court of record must be in writing and must be filed with the clerk.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.089 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.08, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(5), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.