Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 54.1501. Appointment

(a) The Commissioners Court of Burnet County may select magistrates to serve the courts of Burnet 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. The qualifications must require the magistrate to:

(c) A magistrate appointed under this section serves at the pleasure of the commissioners court.