Texas Government Code 54.1172 – Appointment
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(a) The county judge may appoint one or more part-time or full-time magistrates to hear a matter alleging a violation of § 25.093, Education Code, or alleging truant conduct under § 65.003(a), Family Code.
(b) An appointment under Subsection (a) is subject to the approval of the commissioners court.
Terms Used In Texas Government Code 54.1172
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
(c) A magistrate serves at the pleasure of the county judge.
(d) A magistrate appointed under Subsection (a) must complete every two years at least eight hours of continuing education conducted by the Texas Association of Counties, the State Bar of Texas, or the Texas Justice Court Training Center.