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2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter FF. Denton › Section 30.01218. Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.01218.  CLERK;  OTHER PERSONNEL.  (a)  The city manager shall appoint a clerk of the municipal court of record who shall be known as the "municipal court clerk."
(b)  Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(31), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(c)  The clerk may hire, direct, and remove the personnel authorized in the city's annual budget for the clerk's office.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 884, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.988 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.34, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(31), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter FF. Denton › Section 30.01219. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.01219.  COURT REPORTER.  (a)  The presiding judge shall appoint the court reporter under Section 30.00010.
(b)  to (e) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(31), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 884, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.989 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 8.34, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 116, 139(31), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter GG. Lake Worth › Section 30.01251. Application; Definition

Sec. 30.01251.  APPLICATION;  DEFINITION.  (a)  This subchapter applies to the City of Lake Worth.
(b)  In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the county criminal courts of Tarrant County that have criminal appellate jurisdiction.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. May 21, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 117, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter GG. Lake Worth › Section 30.01254. Judge

Sec. 30.01254.  JUDGE.  (a)  to (c) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(32), eff.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(32), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(k)  Sections 30.00007(b)(1), (2), (3), and (5) do not apply to this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. May 21, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 118, 139(32), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter GG. Lake Worth › Section 30.01255. Magistrates

Sec. 30.01255.  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 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. May 21, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 2.061, eff. January 1, 2025.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter GG. Lake Worth › Section 30.01256. Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.01256.  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 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. May 21, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 119, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter GG. Lake Worth › Section 30.01257. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.01257.  COURT REPORTER.  (a)  The presiding judge shall appoint the court reporter under Section 30.00010.
(b)  to (d) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(32), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. May 21, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 120, 139(32), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter GG. Lake Worth › Section 30.01273. Joint Courts: Creation

Sec. 30.01273.  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 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. May 21, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter GG. Lake Worth › Section 30.01274. Joint Court: Judges

Sec. 30.01274.  JOINT COURT:  JUDGES.  (a)  Notwithstanding any other law, a joint municipal court of record created under Section 30.01273 is presided over by a municipal judge or alternate municipal judge who is appointed by a majority vote of each of 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 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. May 21, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter GG. Lake Worth › Section 30.01275. Joint Courts: Jurisdiction

Sec. 30.01275.  JOINT COURTS:  JURISDICTION.  (a)  The jurisdiction of a joint municipal court of record created under Section 30.01273 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 30.01273 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 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. May 21, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter GG. Lake Worth › Section 30.01276. Joint Court: Prosecuting Attorney

Sec. 30.01276.  JOINT COURT:  PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.  A municipality that contracts under Section 30.01273 may provide its own prosecuting attorney or the contracting municipalities may agree on the selection of one or more prosecuting attorneys.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. May 21, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter GG. Lake Worth › Section 30.01277. Joint Court: Applicable Law

Sec. 30.01277.  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 30.01273.
(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 30.01273-30.01276, 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 30.01273.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. May 21, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter II. Lewisville › Section 30.01321. Application; Definition

Sec. 30.01321.  APPLICATION;  DEFINITION.  (a)  This subchapter applies to the City of Lewisville.
(b)  In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the county courts at law of Denton County that have criminal appellate jurisdiction.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 87, Sec. 1, eff. May 15, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 125, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter II. Lewisville › Section 30.01326. Judge

Sec. 30.01326.  JUDGE.  (a)  to (c) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(34), 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), (f) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(34), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(g)  Section 30.00007(b)(5) does not apply to this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 87, Sec. 1, eff. May 15, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 126, 139(34), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter II. Lewisville › Section 30.01328. Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.01328.  CLERK;  OTHER PERSONNEL.  (a)  The city manager of the city shall appoint a clerk of the municipal court of record who shall be known as the "Lewisville Municipal Court Clerk."
(b)  The clerk may hire, direct, and remove the personnel authorized in the city's annual budget for the clerk's office.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(34), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 87, Sec. 1, eff. May 15, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(34), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter II. Lewisville › Section 30.01329. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.01329.  COURT REPORTER.  (a)  The clerk of the court shall appoint the court reporter under Section 30.00010.
(b)  to (e) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(34), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 87, Sec. 1, eff. May 15, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 127, 139(34), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter JJ. Dalworthington Gardens › Section 30.01371. Application; Definition

Sec. 30.01371.  APPLICATION;  DEFINITION.  (a)  This subchapter applies to the City of Dalworthington Gardens.
(b)  In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the county criminal courts of Tarrant County that have criminal appellate jurisdiction.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 935, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 128, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter JJ. Dalworthington Gardens › Section 30.01374. Judge

Sec. 30.01374.  JUDGE.  (a)  to (c) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(35), 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(35), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(k)  Sections 30.00007(b)(1), (2), (3), and (5) do not apply to this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 935, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 129, 139(35), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter JJ. Dalworthington Gardens › Section 30.01375. Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.01375.  CLERK;  OTHER PERSONNEL.  The city secretary shall be, ex officio, the clerk of the municipal court of record and may hire, direct, and remove the personnel authorized in the city's annual budget for the clerk's office.  The clerk or the clerk's deputies shall keep the records of the municipal courts of record, issue process, and generally perform the duties for the courts that a clerk of the county court exercising criminal jurisdiction is required by law to perform for that court.  The clerk shall perform the duties in accordance with statutes, the city charter, and city ordinances.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 935, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter JJ. Dalworthington Gardens › Section 30.01376. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.01376.  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(35), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 935, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 130, 139(35), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter KK. Richardson › Section 30.01401. Application; Definition

Sec. 30.01401.  APPLICATION;  DEFINITION.  (a)  This subchapter applies to the City of Richardson.
(b)  In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the county criminal courts of Dallas County that have criminal appellate jurisdiction.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1044, Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 131, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter KK. Richardson › Section 30.01406. Judge

Sec. 30.01406.  JUDGE.  (a)  , (b) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(36), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(c)  A municipal judge is entitled to receive compensation or a salary and other benefits set by the governing body of the city.  The judge's compensation or salary may not be diminished during the term of office.  The compensation or salary may not be based directly or indirectly on fines, fees, or other costs that the municipal judge is required by law to collect during a term of office.
(d)  Section 30.00007 does not apply to this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1044, Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 132, 139(36), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter KK. Richardson › Section 30.01408. Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.01408.  CLERK;  OTHER PERSONNEL.  (a)  The city manager shall appoint a clerk of the municipal court of record who shall be known as the municipal court clerk.
(b)  The clerk or the clerk's deputies shall keep the records of the municipal courts of record, issue process, and generally perform the duties for the court that a clerk of the county court exercising criminal jurisdiction is required by law to perform for that court.  The clerk shall perform the duties in accordance with statutes, the city charter, and city ordinances.
(c)  The clerk, the city manager, or the person designated as court administrator by the city manager may hire, direct, and remove the personnel authorized in the city's annual budget for the clerk's office.
(d)  Section 30.00009(c) does not apply to this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1044, Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 133, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter LL. Coppell › Section 30.01441. Application; Definition

Sec. 30.01441.  APPLICATION;  DEFINITION.  (a)  This subchapter applies to the City of Coppell.
(b)  In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the county criminal courts of Dallas County that have criminal appellate jurisdiction.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 366, Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 134, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter LL. Coppell › Section 30.01446. Judge

Sec. 30.01446.  JUDGE.  (a)  to (d) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(37), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(e)  A municipal judge is entitled to compensation or a salary and other benefits set by the governing body of the city.  The governing body may not base the compensation or salary directly or indirectly on fines, fees, or costs collected by the court.
(f)  Section 30.00007 does not apply to this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 366, Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 135, 139(37), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter LL. Coppell › Section 30.01448. Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.01448.  CLERK;  OTHER PERSONNEL.  (a)  The city manager shall appoint a clerk of the municipal court of record.
(b)  The clerk may hire, direct, and remove the personnel authorized in the city's annual budget for the clerk's office, including deputies and bailiffs as may be necessary or appropriate.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(37), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 366, Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(37), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter MM. Bullard › Section 30.01481. Application

Sec. 30.01481.  APPLICATION.  This subchapter applies to the City of Bullard.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 499, Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter MM. Bullard › Section 30.01482. Qualifications of Judge

Sec. 30.01482.  QUALIFICATIONS OF JUDGE.  (a)  A municipal judge must be:
(1)  a resident of this state;  and
(2)  a citizen of the United States.
(b)  Section 30.00006(c) does not apply to this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 499, Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter NN. Tyler › Section 30.01511. Application

Sec. 30.01511.  APPLICATION.  This subchapter applies to the City of Tyler.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter NN. Tyler › Section 30.01512. Judge

Sec. 30.01512.  JUDGE.  (a)  A municipal court of record is presided over by a municipal judge appointed to office by the city manager in the manner provided by the city charter.
(b)  If the city manager appoints more than one municipal judge under Subsection (a), the city manager shall appoint one of the municipal judges as the presiding municipal judge.
(c)  A municipal judge is entitled to a salary from the city the amount of which is determined by the city manager.  A municipal judge's salary may not be diminished during the judge's term of office.  A municipal judge's salary may not be based directly or indirectly on fines, fees, or costs collected by the court.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter NN. Tyler › Section 30.01513. Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.01513.  CLERK;  OTHER PERSONNEL.  The city manager shall provide a clerk of the municipal courts of record.  The city manager shall provide deputy clerks, warrant officers, and other personnel as needed for the proper operation of the municipal courts of record.  The clerk and other court personnel shall perform their duties under the direction and control of the city manager.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter NN. Tyler › Section 30.01514. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.01514.  COURT REPORTER.  The municipal court clerk shall appoint the court reporter.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter NN. Tyler › Section 30.01515. Appeal

Sec. 30.01515.  APPEAL.  The County Court of Smith County has jurisdiction over an appeal.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter OO. Sansom Park › Section 30.01541. Application

Sec. 30.01541.  APPLICATION.  This subchapter applies to the City of Sansom Park.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter OO. Sansom Park › Section 30.01542. Magistrates

Sec. 30.01542.  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 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 2.062, eff. January 1, 2025.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter OO. Sansom Park › Section 30.01543. Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.01543.  CLERK;  OTHER PERSONNEL.  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.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter OO. Sansom Park › Section 30.01544. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.01544.  COURT REPORTER.  The clerk of the court shall appoint the court reporter.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter OO. Sansom Park › Section 30.01545. Appeal

Sec. 30.01545.  APPEAL.  The county criminal courts of Tarrant County have jurisdiction over an appeal.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter OO. Sansom Park › Section 30.01546. Joint Courts: Creation

Sec. 30.01546.  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 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter OO. Sansom Park › Section 30.01547. Joint Court: Judges

Sec. 30.01547.  JOINT COURT:  JUDGES.  (a)  Notwithstanding any other law, a joint municipal court of record created under Section 30.01546 is presided over by a municipal judge or alternate municipal judge who is appointed by a majority vote of each of 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 as provided by Section 30.000085 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 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter OO. Sansom Park › Section 30.01548. Joint Courts: Jurisdiction

Sec. 30.01548.  JOINT COURTS:  JURISDICTION.  (a)  The jurisdiction of a joint municipal court of record created under Section 30.01546 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 30.01546 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 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter OO. Sansom Park › Section 30.01549. Joint Court: Prosecuting Attorney

Sec. 30.01549.  JOINT COURT:  PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.  A municipality that contracts under Section 30.01546 may provide its own prosecuting attorney or the contracting municipalities may agree on the selection of one or more prosecuting attorneys.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter OO. Sansom Park › Section 30.01550. Joint Court: Applicable Law

Sec. 30.01550.  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 30.01546.
(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 30.01546-30.01549, 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 30.01546.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter PP. Farmers Branch › Section 30.01591. Application

Sec. 30.01591.  APPLICATION.  This subchapter applies to the City of Farmers Branch.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter PP. Farmers Branch › Section 30.01592. Creation

Sec. 30.01592.  CREATION.  On creation of the initial municipal court of record, the governing body of the city shall determine the method of selecting the judge of a municipal court of record by:
(1)  adopting an ordinance that provides for the appointment of a municipal judge by the governing body of the city;
(2)  adopting an ordinance that provides for the election of a municipal judge by the qualified voters of the city;  or
(3)  ordering an election in which the qualified voters of the city determine whether a municipal judge is appointed by the governing body of the city or elected.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter PP. Farmers Branch › Section 30.01593. Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.01593.  CLERK;  OTHER PERSONNEL.  (a)  The city manager shall appoint a clerk of the municipal court of record, who shall be known as the municipal court clerk.
(b)  The clerk may hire, direct, and remove the personnel authorized in the city's annual budget for the clerk's office.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter PP. Farmers Branch › Section 30.01594. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.01594.  COURT REPORTER.  The clerk of the court shall appoint the court reporter.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter PP. Farmers Branch › Section 30.01595. Appeal

Sec. 30.01595.  APPEAL.  The county criminal courts of appeal of Dallas County have jurisdiction of appeals from the municipal courts of record.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter QQ. Hill Country Village › Section 30.01631. Application

Sec. 30.01631.  APPLICATION.  This subchapter applies to the City of Hill Country Village.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter QQ. Hill Country Village › Section 30.01632. Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.01632.  CLERK;  OTHER PERSONNEL.  The city secretary shall be, ex officio, the clerk of the municipal court of record and may hire, direct, and remove the personnel authorized in the city's annual budget for the clerk's office.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter QQ. Hill Country Village › Section 30.01633. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.01633.  COURT REPORTER.  The clerk of the court shall appoint the court reporter.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter QQ. Hill Country Village › Section 30.01634. Appeal

Sec. 30.01634.  APPEAL.  The county courts at law of Bexar County have jurisdiction over an appeal.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter RR. Rio Bravo › Section 30.01691. Application

Sec. 30.01691.  APPLICATION.  This subchapter applies to the City of Rio Bravo.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter RR. Rio Bravo › Section 30.01692. Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.01692.  CLERK;  OTHER PERSONNEL.  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.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter RR. Rio Bravo › Section 30.01693. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.01693.  COURT REPORTER.  The clerk of the court shall appoint the court reporter.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter RR. Rio Bravo › Section 30.01694. Appeal

Sec. 30.01694.  APPEAL.  The county courts at law of Webb County have jurisdiction over an appeal.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 136, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter SS. Live Oak › Section 30.01721. Application

Sec. 30.01721.  APPLICATION.  This subchapter applies to the City of Live Oak.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 137, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter SS. Live Oak › Section 30.01722. Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.01722.  CLERK;  OTHER PERSONNEL.  The city secretary shall be, ex officio, the clerk of the municipal court of record and may hire, direct, and remove the personnel authorized in the city's annual budget for the clerk's office.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 137, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter SS. Live Oak › Section 30.01723. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.01723.  COURT REPORTER.  The clerk of the court shall appoint the court reporter.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 137, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter SS. Live Oak › Section 30.01724. Appeal

Sec. 30.01724.  APPEAL.  The county courts at law of Bexar County have jurisdiction over an appeal.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 137, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter TT. Flower Mound › Section 30.01751. Application

Sec. 30.01751.  APPLICATION.  This subchapter applies to the Town of Flower Mound.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 138, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter TT. Flower Mound › Section 30.017515. Judge

Sec. 30.017515.  JUDGE.  (a)  A municipal court of record is presided over by a municipal judge.
(b)  A municipal judge is appointed by the mayor with the concurrence of the governing body of the municipality and serves at the pleasure of the governing body.
(c)  A municipal judge shall:
(1)  devote as much time to the office as necessary;  and
(2)  take judicial notice of state law, municipal ordinances, and the corporate limits of the municipality.
(d)  If there is more than one municipal judge appointed under Subsection (b), the mayor shall appoint one of the judges as the presiding municipal judge.
(e)  A municipal judge is entitled to a salary from the municipality, the amount of which is determined by the governing body of the municipality.  The amount of a municipal judge's salary may not be based directly or indirectly on fines, fees, or costs collected by the court.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 138, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter TT. Flower Mound › Section 30.01752. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.01752.  COURT REPORTER.  The municipal court clerk shall appoint the court reporter.  The town manager shall set the compensation of the court reporter.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 138, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter TT. Flower Mound › Section 30.01753. Appeal

Sec. 30.01753.  APPEAL.  The appropriate county court of Denton County having jurisdiction over appeals from municipal courts shall have jurisdiction over any appeal.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 138, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter UU. Westlake › Section 30.01781. Application; Definition

Sec. 30.01781.  APPLICATION;  DEFINITION.  (a)  This subchapter applies to the Town of Westlake located in Tarrant and Denton counties.
(b)  In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the county courts at law of Tarrant County that have criminal appellate jurisdiction.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 602, Sec. 1, eff. June 11, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter VV. Trophy Club › Section 30.01811. Application; Definition

Sec. 30.01811.  APPLICATION;  DEFINITION.  (a)  This subchapter applies to the Town of Trophy Club located in Tarrant and Denton counties.
(b)  In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the county courts at law of Denton County that have criminal appellate jurisdiction.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 903, Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter WW. Laredo › Section 30.01821. Application

Sec. 30.01821.  APPLICATION.  This subchapter applies to the city of Laredo.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 2617), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter WW. Laredo › Section 30.01822. Judge

Sec. 30.01822.  JUDGE.  (a)  A municipal court of record is presided over by a municipal judge.
(b)  A municipal judge is elected at large by the qualified voters of the city of Laredo for a term of four years. Except as provided by Subsection (d), a municipal judge may not serve more than two terms.
(c)  A municipal judge must:
(1)  be a licensed attorney in this state; and
(2)  be a resident of the city of Laredo.
(d)  A municipal judge may serve the remainder of an unexpired term to which the judge was elected or appointed and serve two additional terms.
(e)  A municipal judge is entitled to the salary provided by ordinance of the governing body of the city.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 2617), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter WW. Laredo › Section 30.01823. Clerk; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.01823.  CLERK; OTHER PERSONNEL.  (a)  The governing body of the city by majority vote shall appoint a clerk of a municipal court of record.  The clerk must be nominated by the city manager.
(b)  The clerk serves at the pleasure of the governing body of the city, and the employment status of the clerk is equivalent to a department director.
(c)  In addition to the powers and duties provided by Section 30.00009, the clerk may:
(1)  administer oaths and affidavits;
(2)  make certificates and affix the seal of the municipal court of record to the certificates; and
(3)  perform any act necessary to issue process and conduct the business of the court.
(d)  The governing body may provide other personnel, including associate municipal judges.
(e)  The governing body may authorize the appointment of deputy clerks, who may act for and on behalf of the clerk, as necessary for the proper operation of a municipal court of record.
(f)  The clerk shall hire, direct, and remove the personnel authorized for the clerk's office in the city's annual budget.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 2617), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter XX. Bedford › Section 30.01881. Application

Sec. 30.01881.  APPLICATION.  This subchapter applies to the City of Bedford.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 773, 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 XX. Bedford › Section 30.01882. Judge

Sec. 30.01882.  JUDGE.  The governing body of the city may determine by ordinance whether a municipal judge is appointed by the governing body or elected by the qualified voters of the city by a majority vote.  A municipal judge serves for a term of three years.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 773, 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 YY. Mesquite › Section 30.01891. Application; Definitions

Sec. 30.01891.  APPLICATION; DEFINITIONS. (a) This subchapter applies to the city of Mesquite.
(b)  In this subchapter:
(1)  "Appellate courts" means the county courts at law of Dallas County that have criminal appellate jurisdiction.
(2)  "Municipal court administrator" means the clerk of the municipal courts of record.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 155 (H.B. 1889), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter YY. Mesquite › Section 30.01892. Judge

Sec. 30.01892.  JUDGE.  Sections 30.00007(b)(1), (2), (3), and (5) do not apply to this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 155 (H.B. 1889), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter YY. Mesquite › Section 30.01893. Court Rules

Sec. 30.01893.  COURT RULES.  The presiding judge shall adopt rules not inconsistent with this subchapter or other law for the municipal courts of record to provide efficiency, uniformity, and fairness in the conduct of the business of the courts.  The rules may:
(1)  address courtroom decorum and attire;
(2)  address court protocol;
(3)  govern the hearing of pleas, motions for continuance, motions to withdraw and for substitution, and pretrial motions;
(4)  establish procedures related to a defendant's failure to appear;
(5)  establish procedures related to a defendant's indigency or inability to pay fines; and
(6)  address warrant procedures.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 155 (H.B. 1889), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter YY. Mesquite › Section 30.01894. Municipal Court Administrator; Other Personnel

Sec. 30.01894.  MUNICIPAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR; OTHER PERSONNEL. (a) The city manager shall appoint a municipal court administrator to serve as the clerk of the municipal courts of record.
(b)  The municipal court administrator shall:
(1)  perform, as applicable, the duties prescribed by law for the county clerk of a county court at law;
(2)  maintain central docket records for all cases filed in the municipal courts of record;
(3)  maintain an index of all municipal courts of record judgments in the same manner as county clerks are required by law to prepare for criminal cases arising in county courts; and
(4)  request the jurors needed for cases that are set for trial by jury.
(c)  The municipal court administrator may hire, direct, supervise, and remove personnel authorized in the city's annual budget for the clerk's office in accordance with the city's general government policies and procedures manual and subject to approval by the city manager.
(d)  Sections 30.00009(c) and (d) do not apply to this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 155 (H.B. 1889), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter YY. Mesquite › Section 30.01895. Court Reporter

Sec. 30.01895.  COURT REPORTER.  The municipal court administrator shall appoint the court reporter under Section 30.00010.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 155 (H.B. 1889), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter ZZ. Corpus Christi › Section 30.01901. Application; Definitions

Sec. 30.01901.  APPLICATION; DEFINITIONS.  (a)  This subchapter applies to the city of Corpus Christi.
(b)  In this subchapter:
(1)  "Appellate courts" means the county courts at law of Nueces County that have criminal appellate jurisdiction.
(2)  "Municipal court director" means the clerk of the municipal courts of record.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 441 (S.B. 2009), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 2 - Judicial Branch › Subtitle A - Courts › Chapter 30 - Municipal Courts of Record › Subchapter ZZ. Corpus Christi › Section 30.01902. Judge

Sec. 30.01902.  JUDGE.  Sections 30.00007(b)(1), (2), (3), and (5) do not apply to this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 441 (S.B. 2009), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.