Qualifications

Tex. Government Code § 54.1953, under Chapter 54.

Tex. Government Code § 54.1953

Sec. 54.1953. QUALIFICATIONS. A magistrate must have resided in the county for at least six months before the date of the appointment. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 995 (H.B. 2132), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011. Amended by: Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 305 (S.B. 664), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2025.