Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 54.2401. Authorization; Appointment; Elimination

(a) The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County may authorize the judges of the district and statutory county courts in Fort Bend County to appoint one or more part-time or full-time magistrates to perform the duties authorized by this subchapter.

(b) The judges of the district and statutory county courts in Fort Bend County by a unanimous vote may appoint magistrates as authorized by the Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County.

(c) An order appointing a magistrate must be signed by the local administrative judge and must state:

(d) An authorized magistrate's position may be eliminated on a majority vote of the Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County.