Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 54.1851. Appointment
Current as of April 14, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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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. The qualifications must require the magistrate to have served as a justice of the peace or be an attorney licensed in this state.
(c) A magistrate appointed under this section serves at the pleasure of the commissioners court.
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