The grounds may include any disability of the judge to preside over the case. (a) This subchapter applies to the Town of Trophy Club located in Tarrant and Denton counties. 182, Sec. 182, Sec. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. automatically entitled to counsel as with higher criminal 30.00637. 139(9), eff. 691, Sec. Sept. 1, 1997. 30.01904. Some of these ordinances are penal in nature, that is . Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 1, eff. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1, eff. Sec. (a) The municipalities by contract shall select one of the contracting municipality's enabling statutes as the source of applicable procedural requirements for the operation of the joint municipal court of record established under Section 30.2503. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.01098. 372 (H.B. (e), (f) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 30.00021. (a) The city manager shall appoint a clerk of the municipal court of record who shall be known as the municipal court clerk. 691, Sec. Sec. MUNICIPAL COURT DIRECTOR; OTHER PERSONNEL. (h) In addition to exercising powers under Section 30.00006, a municipal judge, with the approval of all parties, may order a defendant and the victim or complainant in a case before the municipal court to engage in mediation or alternative dispute resolution. Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 165, Sec. Sept. 1, 1999. Some municipal courts are courts of recordappeals from the courts are taken on the record to the county-level courts. Sept. 1, 1999. B. civil cases. 2398), Sec. (a) The governing body of the city by majority vote shall appoint a clerk of a municipal court of record. Sept. 1, 1999. Sept. 1, 1999. Sept. 1, 1999. 30.007802. 139(27), eff. (c) Testimony, exhibits, and evidence given by a witness in a proceeding in a municipal court of record are solely for the purposes of that proceeding or an appeal from that proceeding, and in any civil proceeding, evidence relating to the testimony, exhibits, evidence, or reproductions of testimony, exhibits, or evidence is privileged and not admissible except for impeachment purposes. RULES. 8.10, eff. 139(4), eff. Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. Sept. 1, 1985. 30.00653. (a) This subchapter applies to the town of Pantego. May 9, 2005. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. Sept. 1, 1999. The governing body of the city shall determine the qualifications and compensation of the court reporter. Sec. Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. (d) In addition to exercising powers under Section 30.00006(e), a municipal judge shall devote as much time to the office as it requires. APPLICATION; DEFINITION. The compensation or salary may not be based directly or indirectly on fines, fees, or other costs that the municipal judge is required by law to collect during a term of office. 165, Sec. Sept. 1, 1999. (e) to (j) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. Municipal and justice courts MAGISTRATES. National Conversation Regarding Indigent Defendants and (a) The city manager of the city may appoint a clerk of the municipal court of record who may hire, direct, and remove the personnel authorized in the city's annual budget for the clerk's office. Texas Young Lawyers Association Curricula, American Bar Association Law-Related Education Projects, Financial Resources Guide for a Public Interest Legal Career, Out of State Attorney Indigent Defense Registration, MCLE Requirements for Newly Licensed Attorneys, Performance Guidelines for Non-Capital Criminal Defense Representation, Disciplinary Process, Grievance, and Ethics, Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, Commission for Lawyer Discipline Internal Operating Rules, Roster of Local, Regional, Specialty, & Statewide Bar Associations. Sec. 653, Sec. Sept. 1, 1985. The municipal court clerk shall appoint the court reporter. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 78, eff. 30.00631. (c) to (e) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. Aug. 28, 1995. 691, Sec. Sec. Sec. Sept. 1, 1999. The court reporter is not required to take or record testimony in a case in which neither the defendant, the prosecutor, nor the judge demands it. Sec. Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. The Texas Supreme Court has jurisdiction over all civil cases, while the Court of Criminal Appeals exercises discretionary review over criminal cases. 8.02, eff. Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 167, Sec. There were 915 municipal courts operating in Texas as of September 1, 2010. 1, eff. 182, Sec. Under the Texas Constitution, jurisdiction over probate matters belongs to either the constitutional county court or to the district court. 30.00421. Sept. 1, 1997. A person may not serve as a municipal judge while the person holds other office or employment with the city government. Sept. 1, 1997. tickets. 30.0246 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 1997. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. Thursday evenings to see a judge. Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 96, 139(26), eff. defendants in place for over four decades. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (a) This subchapter applies to the City of Marshall. JUDGE. 1, eff. 1, eff. Section 4.14 - Jurisdiction of Municipal Court, Tex. Code - Casetext This subchapter applies to the City of Sansom Park. 30.052 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. JUDGE. If a case is appealed, the proceedings shall be transcribed from the recording by an official court reporter. 120, 139(32), eff. 182, Sec. implemented by the Austin Municipal Court, please contact sherry.statman@austintexas.gov. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 182 (H.B. COURT REPORTER. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 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. 165, Sec. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 30.916 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. APPLICATION. 630, Sec. 30.00143. Sec. Aug. 30, 1993. It shares jurisdiction with the county courts, and in some case justice of the peace courts, for civil cases (its lowest limit for hearing a case is a mere $200 in controversy, while JP courts can hear cases up to $10,000 . 691, Sec. The city secretary shall be, ex officio, the clerk of the municipal court of record and may hire, direct, and remove the personnel authorized in the city's annual budget for the clerk's office. Sept. 1, 1985. A municipality that contracts under Section 30.01546 may provide its own prosecuting attorney or the contracting municipalities may agree on the selection of one or more prosecuting attorneys. 1, eff. 1, eff. 29.102. 30.00701. 691, Sec. 1, eff. 5.02(3), eff. (b) In addition to satisfying the requirements of Section 30.00006(c), a municipal judge must maintain residence in the city during the tenure of office but need not be a resident of the city at the time of the appointment. Sept. 1, 1997. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 8.22, eff. May 23, 1995. 691, Sec. Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 1, eff. Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. Sept. 1, 1997. Download PDF Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular Session effective as of May 15, 2023. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 1997. Sec. Sec. 139(12), eff. 8.05, eff. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. Pending publication of the current statutes, see H.B. APPLICATION; DEFINITION. Sec. Children in Municipal Courts 13 XII. CLERK; OTHER PERSONNEL. Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 9, 139(3), eff. Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. Sept. 1, 1999. The reporter shall be compensated by the municipality in the manner determined by the governing body. (l) In addition to the duties imposed under Sections 30.00007(b)(1)-(4), the presiding judge shall promulgate work rules for the administration of the municipal courts. Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 1, eff. 30.01326. 235, Sec. 480, Sec. 691, Sec. 30.120 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 30.500 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 1997. 139(5), eff. Sept. 1, 1997. (b) In a general-law city, the mayor is ex officio judge of the municipal court unless the municipality by ordinance authorizes the election of the judge or provides for the appointment and qualifications of the judge. Sept. 1, 1987; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 139(11), eff. 7, eff. (a) , (b) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. MUNICIPAL COURT PROCEEDINGS IN MUNICIPALITY PARTICIPATING IN POLICE DEPARTMENT CONTRACT. 630, Sec. Sept. 1, 1985. 1, eff. 691, Sec. Sept. 1, 1999. 30.1346 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. PDF Municipal Court--The Basics - Texas City Attorneys Sec. Sept. 1, 1999. (a) The appellate court may: (5) abate the appeal or dismiss the appeal; or. Sept. 1, 1999. Sept. 1, 1989. 8.02, eff. 8.33, eff. waive fines and costs for indigent defendants with hardships. 30.00706. 83, Sec. Lawyers Assistance Program Committee and is a founding member of the Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 691, Sec. Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. Tate v. Short 480, Sec. 30.724 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. A city has the power to enact laws within its jurisdiction. 7. 1, eff. APPLICATION; DEFINITIONS. (a) The city manager of the city shall appoint a clerk of the municipal court of record who may hire, direct, and remove the personnel authorized in the city's annual budget for the clerk's office. 1, eff. 1, eff. 193, Sec. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 8.18, eff. The presiding judge shall adopt rules not inconsistent with this subchapter or other law for the municipal courts of record to provide efficiency, uniformity, and fairness in the conduct of the business of the courts. Transferred from Government Code, Section 30.3602 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 366, Sec. 884, Sec. Sept. 1, 1985. Sec. Renumbered from Sec. Sept. 1, 1999. JUDGE. APPLICATION; DEFINITION. 165, Sec. Court Structure Of Texas -- Descriptive Outline - Texas Judicial Branch Sept. 1, 1999. (b) A municipal judge is elected at large by the qualified voters of the city of Laredo for a term of four years. June 19, 1987. (a) A complaint filed in a municipal court of record must begin "In the name and by authority of the State of Texas" and must conclude "Against the peace and dignity of the State.". AUTOMATIC RESIGNATION. Sec. Sept. 1, 1999. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 30.00181. 660, Sec. 2. 86, eff. Municipal courts have exclusive subject matter jurisdiction over city The clerk must be nominated by the city manager. at http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=288216. September 1, 2017. This subchapter applies to the City of Live Oak. Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. (b) A joint municipal court of record created under this section replaces each municipality's individual municipal court of record. (e) The municipal court has jurisdiction in the forfeiture and final judgment of all bail bonds and personal bonds taken in criminal cases of which the court has jurisdiction. 8.14, eff. 1, eff. 165, Sec. The clerk of the court shall appoint the court reporter. 30.2481 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. APPLICATION; DEFINITION. Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. In 1963, each municipality was afforded an ETJ by the Texas Local Government Code as a method of defining potential growth and future service boundaries. MAGISTRATES. 691, Sec. Texas Municipal Courts are created under Texas Government Code Title 2, Subtitle A, Chapter 29, and these courts are located in each of the state's incorporated cities, towns, and villages. 1, eff. 1, eff. 811, Sec. (a) , (b) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 30.01781. 480, Sec. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Sec. (b) Section 30.00010(d) does not apply to this subchapter. (a) The municipalities by contract shall select one of the contracting municipality's enabling statutes as the source of applicable procedural requirements for the operation of the joint municipal court of record established under Section 30.01273. Sept. 1, 1997. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 29.011. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 1987. APPLICATION; DEFINITION. 1, eff. 1, eff. (c) A municipal judge must be a licensed attorney in good standing, must have practiced law in this state for five years, and must be a citizen of the United States and of this state. Sept. 1, 1997. 115, 139(31), eff. Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 691, Sec. Sec. 480, Sec. Sec. 8.19, eff. 1014), Sec. 480, Sec. (a) The city manager shall appoint a clerk of the municipal courts of record. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. PDF Court Structure of Texas - Texas Judicial Branch Preserved records are admissible in evidence in civil cases as provided by the Texas Rules of Evidence relating to the admissibility of contents of writing, recordings, and photographs. Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 1, eff. 1, eff. 691, Sec. 691, Sec. Sec. Sept. 1, 1997. 1, eff. CERTIFICATE OF APPELLATE PROCEEDINGS. The governing body of the city may provide by ordinance that all other employees of the courts may be hired and paid as classified employees under civil service, charter, or ordinance provisions. generic discovery motions requesting medical records or autopsy reports it is in the interests of justice. This raises the question of whether 8.06, eff. (b) Sections 30.00009(a), (c), and (d) do not apply to this subchapter. In addition, the municipal court director shall: (1) maintain central docket records for all cases filed in the municipal courts of record; (2) maintain an index of all municipal court of record judgments in the same manner as county clerks are required by law to prepare for criminal cases arising in county courts; and. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. (e) All pleadings must be in writing and must be filed with the clerk. 50, 139(13), eff. Sept. 1, 1997. to $2,000 for certain violations related to fire safety, zoning, public Municipal courts have jurisdiction over violations of city ordinances and, con-current with justice of the peace courts, have jurisdiction over class C misdemeanors, for which the punishment for conviction is a ne. 30.00018. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. (a) to (j) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 1999. Sept. 1, 1999. (D) any other person the committee determines necessary to assist the committee. Barbara Jordan American Inn of Court. May 23, 1995. Sept. 1, 1999. PROSECUTION BY CITY ATTORNEY. Sept. 1, 1985. Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 139(3), eff. Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 691, Sec. 139(32), eff. Sec. However, procedures for 30.492 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. (d) Instead of providing a court reporter, the governing body may provide that the proceedings may be recorded by a good quality electronic recording device. 165, Sec. The bond must be approved by the court and must be filed not later than the 10th day after the date on which the motion for new trial is overruled. 1, eff. (3) perform any act necessary to issue process and conduct the business of the court. 165, Sec. (c) If none of the parties to an action object, a hearing under Subsection (a) or (b) may be conducted by telephone. (c) The court reporter is not required to record testimony in a case unless the judge or one of the parties requests a record. (1) "Appellate courts" means the county courts at law of Nueces County that have criminal appellate jurisdiction. 8.18, eff. 8.18, eff. APPLICATION. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 1999. (a) , (b) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. (a) The governing body may appoint one or more magistrates to act on behalf of a municipal court of record or a municipal court in the city of White Settlement. Sept. 1, 1999. They have exclusive original jurisdiction over matters . 274, Sec. (a) A defendant has the right of appeal from a judgment or conviction in a municipal court of record. Sept. 1, 1999. 30.00605. Sec. MAGISTRATES. 30.00566. 29.059. 30.01591. 139(27), eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987. 1, eff. MAGISTRATES. Renumbered from Sec. (b) The clerk may hire, direct, and remove the personnel authorized in the city's annual budget for the clerk's office, including deputies and bailiffs as may be necessary or appropriate. Renumbered from Sec. 8.24, eff. (b) The municipal court director shall perform, as applicable, the duties prescribed by law for the county clerk of a county court at law. 30.00024. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 112, eff. Sec. 30.00385. Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 30.00009 and amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. The municipal judge shall appoint the court reporter under Section 30.00010. COURT REPORTER. 42), Sec. 691, Sec. The clerk of the court shall appoint the court reporter. 366, Sec. 165, Sec. Sept. 1, 1985. JUDGE. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 1, eff. (c) A peace officer may serve a process issued by a municipal court of record. If the appellant requests a hearing on the motion for new trial, the appellant may give the notice of appeal orally in open court on the overruling of the motion. 325, Sec. 30.696 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Sec. 611, Sec. APPLICATION. (c) The appeal bond must be filed not later than the 10th day after overruling of the motion or amended motion for new trial, or if there is no motion or amended motion for new trial, not later than the 10th day after the rendition of the judgment of conviction. Sept. 1, 1997. 30.00164. (b) to (e) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. May 9, 2005. (b) The governing body of the city shall provide the courts with other municipal court personnel that the governing body determines necessary for the proper operation of the courts. 30.00140. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. The first elected or appointed judge serves until the expiration of the mayor's term. 1, eff. The county courts at law of El Paso County have no jurisdiction over appeals from municipal courts. Sept. 1, 1997. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 1999. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(18), eff. TERM OF OFFICE. How many courts are in Texas? - Answers Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1, eff. 13, eff. 811, Sec. 30.00427. 8.08, eff. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 165, Sec. (b) to (d) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 30.1647 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 30.496 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 811, Sec. (c) A municipal judge who does not recuse or disqualify himself or herself: (1) shall forward, in original form or certified copy, an order of referral, the motion, and all opposing and concurring statements to the regional presiding judge; and. (f) The presiding municipal judge may, when necessary for the expeditious disposition of the business of the courts and with the approval of the governing body of the city, divide a municipal court of record into one or more divisions. 30.919 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. JUDGE. simple. Sec. 1, eff. The court reporter must meet the qualifications provided by law for official court reporters. Aug. 30, 1993. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 30.524 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 125, eff. 1.". Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. 877, Sec. Sept. 1, 1985. 30.01135. JUDGE. 691, Sec. Sec. (c) The governing body may by ordinance provide that the court has concurrent jurisdiction with a justice court in any precinct in which the municipality is located in criminal cases that arise within the territorial limits of the municipality and are punishable only by fine. Sec. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. May 21, 1997. Sec. 691, Sec. 30.1345 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. (a) The clerk of the court shall appoint the court reporter under Section 30.00010. 30.01895. 691, Sec. Sec. 69, 139(18), eff. 139(16), eff. 30.00934. Sept. 1, 1999. Sept. 1, 1997. 30.01546. 37 (S.B. may have concurrent subject matter jurisdiction over Class C offenses (c) Section 30.00010(d) does not apply to this subchapter. Sept. 1, 1999. JUDGE. 30.01251. Sec. September 1, 2017. Sec. (a) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. I. 691, Sec. Sept. 1, 1985. Judiciary of Texas - Wikipedia Sec. Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 1999. Sept. 1, 1999. 480, Sec. Sec. (b) In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the county courts at law of Ector County that have criminal appellate jurisdiction. 1044, Sec. 165, Sec. Sec. The clerk shall perform the duties in accordance with statutes, the city charter, and city ordinances. 340, Sec. 1, eff. 1, eff. Sec. 7, eff. 1969), Sec. Sec. 30.01595. 691, Sec. (g) Original papers transmitted as the record on appeal to the court of appeals, on final disposition of the case in the court of appeals or the court of criminal appeals, shall be returned to the court clerk from which they were received. (e) The governing body may authorize the appointment of deputy clerks, who may act for and on behalf of the clerk, as necessary for the proper operation of a municipal court of record. alternative means of payment such as payment plans and community Sec. (g) The municipality may provide by charter or by ordinance for the appointment of one or more temporary judges to serve if the regular judge, the presiding judge, or an associate judge is temporarily unable to act. 30.00855. 8.32, eff. 30.001845. Sept. 1, 1985. 68, 139(18), eff. CREATION. 139(23), eff. 30.981 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. COURT REPORTER. Sept. 1, 1999. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Sept. 1, 1997. APPLICATION. 8.20, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. (b) An appeal from a joint municipal court of record created under Section 30.2503 is to the county criminal court of the county in which the offense occurred. 691, Sec. 139(15), eff. 30.657 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. (b) In this subchapter, "appellate courts" means the county courts at law in Potter and Randall counties. Sept. 1, 1999. 691, Sec. 129, 139(35), eff. Sept. 1, 1999. 691, Sec. Sept. 1, 1999. (a) This subchapter applies to the City of Irving. 599, Sec. _____ in Texas have original and exclusive jurisdiction over violations of city ordinances and over Class C misdemeanors, the lowest level of punishment severity of all misdemeanors. Sec. 8, eff. (g) Sections 30.00007(b)(2), (3), and (5) do not apply to this subchapter. 30.00261. 346), Sec. devastating, unintended consequences including leaving minor children Renumbered from Government Code Sec. Refreshed: 2023-07-23 Texas.Public.Law (a) The governing body of the city shall appoint a clerk of the municipal courts of record, who shall be known as the municipal clerk. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. Sept. 1, 1997. Sept. 1, 1997. (1) "Appellate courts" means the county courts at law of Dallas County that have criminal appellate jurisdiction. 165, Sec. 139(15), eff. 30.00895. TMCA Fact Sheet, Texas Municipal Courts Association Sec. 30.01218. Sec. Sec. 7, eff. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. Jurisdiction Chapters 29 and 30 of the Texas Government Code establish the jurisdiction of municipal courts. (b) The judge of a joint municipal court of record may be removed from office by the governing bodies of the contracting municipalities at any time for incompetency, misconduct, malfeasance, or inability to perform the tasks of the office. (a) to (d) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. (e), (f) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 193, Sec. 139(10), eff. (a) The city manager of the city shall appoint a clerk of the municipal court of record who may hire, direct, and remove the personnel authorized in the city's annual budget for the clerk's office. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 325, Sec. JUDGE. Sept. 1, 1999. 1, eff. (b) The governing body may provide deputy clerks, warrant officers, and other personnel as needed for the proper operation of the courts. and on one occasion accompanied by an emotional support (d) In addition to satisfying the requirements of Section 30.00006(c), a municipal judge must maintain residence in the city during the tenure of office and must be a resident of the city at the time of appointment or election. 691, Sec. 165, Sec. (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. Sept. 1, 1999. 139(34), eff. Sec. 91, eff. Sec. 30.01545. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. Sec. Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 3, eff. 29.058. 30.201 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 30.001 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. May 27, 1997. (a) This subchapter applies to the City of White Settlement. Sept. 1, 1999. The chief administrative officer of the city shall set the compensation of the court reporter on the recommendation of the presiding municipal judge. 653, Sec. (c) Any matter that is not governed by the contracting municipalities' enabling legislation or other law shall be resolved by the contract entered into under Section 30.01273. 139(11), eff. Some Texas municipal judges now favor the expansion of safe harbor 235, Sec. 691, Sec. 30.01548. 6(1), eff. JUDGE. 1, eff. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. CIVIL SERVICE ORDINANCE; VACATION OF COURT. 30.484 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Sec. (c) A magistrate may not preside over the court or hear contested cases. Sec. 1, eff. Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. Sec. 28, eff. modern-day debtors prisons. 1, eff. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. MOTION FOR RECUSAL OR DISQUALIFICATION. 480, Sec. 139(27), eff. Sept. 1, 1997. 127, 139(34), eff. Sec. 165, Sec. 139(24), eff. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 25, 139(6), eff. (a) This subchapter applies to the city of Grapevine. 8.30, eff. Sec. 8.19, eff. 1154 (S.B. Sept. 1, 1997. 1, eff. (b) If the municipal court of record ordinance is repealed, the appellate court continues in existence as long as there are appeals before it. Sept. 1, 1999. 87, Sec. 30.085 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Renumbered from Government Code, Sec. Sec. (b) to (d) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. Sept. 1, 1999. 30.490 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. (b) The appellate court and the judge of that court have the power in criminal law matters to issue to the municipal courts and judges of those courts the writs of mandamus, procedendo, prohibition, injunction, and other writs necessary to protect the appellate court's jurisdiction or enforce its judgments. 30.487 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch.

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