Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 54.977. Order of Referral

(1) limit the powers of the magistrate and direct the magistrate to report only specific issues, do particular acts, or receive and report on evidence only;

(2) set the time and place for the hearing;

(3) prescribe a closing date for the hearing;

(4) provide a date for filing the magistrate's findings;

(5) designate proceedings for more than one case over which the magistrate shall preside;

(6) direct the magistrate to call the court's docket;  and

(7) set forth general powers and limitations of authority of the magistrate applicable to any case referred.

(1) waivers of extradition;

(2) search warrants;

(3) bench warrants;

(4) grand jury subpoenas;

(5) subpoenas and orders requiring the production of medical records, including records relating to mental health and substance abuse treatment;  and

(6) records and other matters relating to the grand jury.