Texas Government Code

§ 54.1952 — APPOINTMENT

GV § 54.1952Title 2. JUDICIAL BRANCH · Part D. JUDICIAL PERSONNEL AND OFFICIALS · Ch. 54. MASTERS; MAGISTRATES; REFEREES; ASSOCIATE JUDGES · Art. JJ. MAGISTRATES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES

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(a)The county judge may appoint one or more part-time or full-time magistrates to hear a matter alleging a violation of Section 25.093, Education Code, or alleging truant conduct under Section 65.003(a), Family Code, referred to the magistrate by a court having jurisdiction over the matter.

(b)An appointment under Subsection (a) is subject to the approval of the commissioners court.

(c)A magistrate serves at the pleasure of the county judge. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 995 (H.B. 2132), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 935 (H.B. 2398), Sec. 33, eff. September 1, 2015.