Tex.
Gov't Code Section 54.1172
Appointment
(a)
The county judge may appoint one or more part-time or full-time magistrates to hear a matter alleging a violation of Section 25.093 (Parent Contributing to Nonattendance), Education Code, or alleging truant conduct under Section 65.003 (Truant Conduct)(a), Family Code.(b)
An appointment under Subsection (a) is subject to the approval of the commissioners court.(c)
A magistrate serves at the pleasure of the county judge.(d)
A magistrate appointed under Subsection (a) must complete every two years at least eight hours of continuing education conducted by the Texas Association of Counties, the State Bar of Texas, or the Texas Justice Court Training Center.
Source:
Section 54.1172 — Appointment, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.54.htm#54.1172
(accessed Mar. 23, 2024).