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Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 54.1232. Qualifications; Oath of Office

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) To be eligible for appointment as a magistrate, a person must:

(1) be a citizen of the United States;

(2) have resided in Comal County for at least the two years preceding the person's appointment; and

(3) be at least 30 years of age.

(b) A magistrate appointed under Section 54.1231 must take the constitutional oath of office required of appointed officers of this state.

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