Texas Government Code 54.2201 – Authorization; Appointment; Termination; Elimination
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(a) The Commissioners Court of Collin County by majority vote may appoint one or more part-time or full-time magistrates to perform the duties authorized by this subchapter.
(b) An order appointing a magistrate must be signed by the county judge of Collin County, and the order must state:
(1) the magistrate’s name; and
(2) the date the magistrate’s employment begins.
Terms Used In Texas Government Code 54.2201
- Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) A magistrate may be terminated by a majority vote of the Commissioners Court of Collin County.
(d) An authorized magistrate’s position may be eliminated on a majority vote of the Commissioners Court of Collin County.