Texas Government Code 54.2202 – Qualifications; Oath of Office
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(a) To be eligible for appointment as a magistrate, a person must:
(1) be a citizen of the United States;
(2) have resided in Collin County for at least the four years preceding the person’s appointment; and
(3) have been licensed to practice law in this state for at least four years.
(b) A magistrate appointed under § 54.2201 must take the constitutional oath of office required of appointed officers of this state.
Terms Used In Texas Government Code 54.2202
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005