Texas Government Code

§ 29.101 — MUNICIPALITY OF MORE THAN 250,000

GV § 29.101Title 2. JUDICIAL BRANCH · Part A. COURTS · Ch. 29. MUNICIPAL COURTS · Art. B. MUNICIPAL COURTS IN CERTAIN CITIES

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(a)A municipality with a population of more than 250,000 may by ordinance establish two municipal courts. With the confirmation of the governing body of the municipality, the mayor may appoint two or more judges for the courts and may designate the seniority of the judges.

(b)Either or both of the courts may hold concurrent or continuous sessions either day or night.

(c)Each court may exercise municipal court jurisdiction and has concurrent jurisdiction with the other municipal courts.

(d)The municipality by ordinance may establish:

(1)the qualifications for appointment as a municipal judge;

(2)the ability of a judge to transfer cases, exchange benches, and preside over any of the municipal courts;

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Legislative history

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.