Texas Government Code

§ 54.1851 — APPOINTMENT

GV § 54.1851Title 2. JUDICIAL BRANCH · Part D. JUDICIAL PERSONNEL AND OFFICIALS · Ch. 54. MASTERS; MAGISTRATES; REFEREES; ASSOCIATE JUDGES · Art. HH. BRAZORIA COUNTY CRIMINAL MAGISTRATES

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(a)The Commissioners Court of Brazoria County may select magistrates to serve the courts of Brazoria County having jurisdiction in criminal matters.

(b)The commissioners court shall establish the minimum qualifications, salary, benefits, and other compensation of each magistrate position and shall determine whether the position is full-time or part-time.

(c)A magistrate appointed under this section serves at the pleasure of the commissioners court. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 646 (H.B. 1750), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 305 (S.B. 664), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2025.