Tex. Gov't Code § 54.1175

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 54.1175 - Powers

Except as limited by an order of the county judge, a magistrate appointed under this subchapter may:

(1) conduct hearings and trials, including jury trials;

(2) hear evidence;

(3) compel production of relevant evidence, including books, papers, vouchers, documents, and other writings;

(4) rule on admissibility of evidence;

(5) issue summons and attachments for the appearance of witnesses;

(6) examine witnesses;

(7) swear witnesses for hearings and trials; and

(8) perform any act and take any measure necessary and proper for the efficient performance of the duties assigned by the county judge.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 54.1175

Renumbered from Government Code, Section 54.1155 by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728, Sec. 23.001(27), eff. 9/1/2005.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 137, Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2003.