Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 2.09
Who Are Magistrates

Each of the following officers is a magistrate within the meaning of this Code: The justices of the Supreme Court, the judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals, the justices of the Courts of Appeals, the judges of the District Court, the magistrates appointed by the judges of the district courts of Bexar County, Dallas County, or Tarrant County that give preference to criminal cases, the criminal law hearing officers for Harris County appointed under Subchapter L (Application), Chapter 54 (Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges), Government Code, the criminal law hearing officers for Cameron County appointed under Subchapter BB (Application of Subchapter), Chapter 54 (Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges), Government Code, the magistrates or associate judges appointed by the judges of the district courts of Lubbock County, Nolan County, or Webb County, the magistrates appointed by the judges of the criminal district courts of Dallas County or Tarrant County, the associate judges appointed by the judges of the district courts and the county courts at law that give preference to criminal cases in Jefferson County, the magistrates appointed by the judges of the district courts and statutory county courts in Denton County, the magistrates appointed by the judges of the district courts and statutory county courts in Grayson County, the associate judges appointed by the judges of the district courts and the statutory county courts of Brazos County, Nueces County, or Williamson County, the magistrates appointed by the judges of the district courts and statutory county courts that give preference to criminal cases in Travis County, the criminal magistrates appointed by the Brazoria County Commissioners Court, the criminal magistrates appointed by the Burnet County Commissioners Court, the magistrates appointed by the El Paso Council of Judges, the county judges, the judges of the county courts at law, judges of the county criminal courts, the judges of statutory probate courts, the associate judges appointed by the judges of the statutory probate courts under Chapter 54A (Associate Judges), Government Code, the associate judges appointed by the judge of a district court under Chapter 54A (Associate Judges), Government Code, the magistrates appointed under Subchapter JJ (Application of Subchapter), Chapter 54 (Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges), Government Code, the magistrates appointed by the Collin County Commissioners Court, the magistrates appointed by the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court, the justices of the peace, and the mayors and recorders and the judges of the municipal courts of incorporated cities or towns.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 5.01 (Legislative Statement), eff. September 1, 2019.
Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 3.001(1), eff. January 1, 2025.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3474), Sec. 4.001, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: Article 2.09 — Who Are Magistrates, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­2.­htm#2.­09 (accessed Apr. 20, 2024).

2.01
Duties of District Attorneys 2.02
Duties of County Attorneys 2.04
Shall Draw Complaints 2.05
When Complaint Is Made 2.06
May Administer Oaths 2.07
Attorney Pro Tem 2.08
Disqualified 2.09
Who Are Magistrates 2.10
Duty of Magistrates 2.11
Examining Court 2.12
Who Are Peace Officers 2.13
Duties and Powers 2.14
May Summon Aid 2.15
Person Refusing to Aid 2.16
Neglecting to Execute Process 2.17
Conservator of the Peace 2.18
Custody of Prisoners 2.19
Report as to Prisoners 2.20
Deputy 2.021
Duties of Attorney General 2.21
Duty of Clerks 2.022
Assistance of Texas Rangers 2.22
Power of Deputy Clerks 2.23
Report to Attorney General 2.023
Notification to Texas Department of Criminal Justice 2.024
Tracking Use of Certain Testimony 2.24
Authenticating Officer 2.025
Special Duty of District or County Attorney Relating to Child Support 2.25
Reporting Certain Aliens to Federal Government 2.26
Digital Signature and Electronic Documents 2.27
Investigation of Certain Reports Alleging Abuse 2.28
Duties Regarding Misused Identity 2.29
Report Required in Connection with Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information 2.30
Report Concerning Certain Assaultive or Terroristic Offenses 2.31
County Jailers 2.32
Electronic Recording of Custodial Interrogations 2.33
Law Enforcement Policy on Use of Force by Drone 2.34
Use of Neck Restraints During Search or Arrest Prohibited 2.35
Duty to Request and Render Aid 2.101
Magistrate’s Name on Signed Order 2.121
Railroad Peace Officers 2.122
Special Investigators 2.123
Adjunct Police Officers 2.124
Peace Officers from Adjoining States 2.125
Special Rangers of Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association 2.126
Peace Officers Commissioned by the Alabama-coushatta Tribe of Texas and the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas 2.127
School Marshals 2.131
Racial Profiling Prohibited 2.132
Law Enforcement Policy on Racial Profiling 2.133
Reports Required for Motor Vehicle Stops 2.134
Compilation and Analysis of Information Collected 2.136
Liability 2.137
Provision of Funding or Equipment 2.138
Rules 2.139
Reports Required for Officer-involved Injuries or Deaths 2.195
Report of Warrant or Capias Information 2.211
Hate Crime Reporting 2.212
Writ of Attachment Reporting 2.251
Duties Related to Immigration Detainer Requests 2.271
Investigation of Certain Reports Alleging Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation 2.272
Law Enforcement Response to Child Safety Check Alert 2.273
Release of Child by Law Enforcement Officer 2.295
Report Required in Connection with Unauthorized Acquisition or Transfer of Certain Financial Information 2.305
Report Required Concerning Human Trafficking Cases 2.1305
Carrying Weapon on Certain Premises 2.1385
Civil Penalty 2.1386
Eyewitness Identification Protocols 2.1387
Intervention Required for Excessive Force 2.1395
Reports Required for Certain Injuries or Deaths of Peace Officers 2.1396
Video Recordings of Arrests for Intoxication Offenses 2.1397
Duties of Law Enforcement Agency Filing Case 2.1398
Duties of Peace Officer Investigating Stalking, Harassment, or Terroristic Threat 2.13951
Notice of Violation of Reporting Requirements for Certain Injuries or Deaths
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Accessed:
Apr. 20, 2024

Art. 2.09’s source at texas​.gov