Texas Government Code

§ 54.2006 — JURISDICTION; RESPONSIBILITY; POWERS

GV § 54.2006Title 2. JUDICIAL BRANCH · Part D. JUDICIAL PERSONNEL AND OFFICIALS · Ch. 54. MASTERS; MAGISTRATES; REFEREES; ASSOCIATE JUDGES · Art. KK. MAGISTRATES IN GUADALUPE COUNTY

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(a)The judges of the district or statutory county courts shall establish standing orders to be followed by a magistrate or parties appearing before a magistrate, as applicable.

(b)To the extent authorized by this subchapter and the standing orders, a magistrate has jurisdiction to exercise the authority granted by the judges of the district or statutory county courts.

(c)A magistrate has all of the powers of a magistrate under the laws of this state and may administer an oath for any purpose.

(d)A magistrate shall give preference to performing the duties of a magistrate under Article 15.17, Code of Criminal Procedure.

(e)A magistrate is authorized to:

(1)set, adjust, and revoke bonds before the filing of an information or the return of an indictment;

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1059 (H.B. 3153), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2013.