(a) To be eligible for appointment as a magistrate, a person must:
(1) be a citizen of the United States;
(2) have resided in Kerr County for at least the two years preceding the person’s appointment; and
(3) be at least 30 years of age.
(b) A magistrate appointed under § 54.2301 must take the constitutional oath of office required of appointed officers of this state.

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Terms Used In Texas Government Code 54.2302

  • 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