Tex. Gov't Code Section 29.060
Compensation


(a)

An active judge who is assigned to hear a motion to recuse or disqualify a municipal judge under this subchapter is not entitled to additional compensation other than travel expenses. A judge assigned to hear a motion to recuse or disqualify who is not an active judge is entitled to:

(1)

compensation of $450 per day of service, prorated for any day for which the judge provides less than a full day of service; and

(2)

travel expenses.

(b)

A municipal judge assigned under this subchapter to hear a case in a court other than the one in which the judge resides or serves is entitled to compensation provided by law for judges in similar cases and travel expenses.

(c)

The municipality in which a case subject to this subchapter is pending shall pay the compensation and travel expenses due or incurred under this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1184 (H.B. 3475), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1324 (S.B. 480), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.
Sec. 29.101. MUNICIPALITY OF MORE THAN 250,000. (a) A municipality with a population of more than 250,000 may by ordinance establish two municipal courts. With the confirmation of the governing body of the municipality, the mayor may appoint two or more judges for the courts and may designate the seniority of the judges.

(b)

Either or both of the courts may hold concurrent or continuous sessions either day or night.

(c)

Each court may exercise municipal court jurisdiction and has concurrent jurisdiction with the other municipal courts.

(d)

The municipality by ordinance may establish:

(1)

the qualifications for appointment as a municipal judge;

(2)

the ability of a judge to transfer cases, exchange benches, and preside over any of the municipal courts;

(3)

the office of the municipal court clerk, who shall serve as clerk of all the municipal courts with the assistance of deputy clerks as needed; and

(4)

a system for the filing of complaints with the municipal court clerk so that the case load is equally distributed among the courts.

(e)

Except as modified by this section, procedure before each of the courts and appeal from a decision of either of the courts are governed by general law applicable to municipal courts.

(f)

This section supersedes any municipal charter provision that conflicts with this section.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Sec. 29.102. MUNICIPALITY OF 130,001 TO 285,000. (a) An incorporated municipality with a population of 130,001 to 285,000 by ordinance may establish up to four additional municipal courts. The judge of each additional court must meet the same qualifications and be selected in the same manner as provided in the city charter for the judges of the existing municipal courts. If the charter provides for the election of municipal judges, the governing body of the municipality may appoint a person to serve as judge in each newly created court until the next regular city election.

(b)

The courts may hold concurrent or continuous sessions either day or night.

(c)

Each court may exercise municipal court jurisdiction and has concurrent jurisdiction with the other municipal courts.

(d)

Except as otherwise provided by the charter, the governing body by ordinance may establish:

(1)

the qualifications for appointment as a municipal judge;

(2)

the ability of a judge to transfer cases, exchange benches, and preside over any of the municipal courts;

(3)

the office of the municipal court clerk, who shall serve as clerk of all the municipal courts with the assistance of deputy clerks as needed; and

(4)

a system for the filing of complaints with the municipal court clerk so that the case load is equally distributed among the courts.

(e)

Except as modified by this section, procedure before each of the courts and appeal from a decision of any of the courts are governed by general law applicable to municipal courts.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Source: Section 29.060 — Compensation, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­29.­htm#29.­060 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

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