Texas § CN.15 - COUNTY COURT
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § CN.15 — COUNTY COURT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CN.15. COUNTY COURT
COUNTY COURT; COUNTY JUDGE. There shall be established in each county in this State a County Court, which shall be a court of record; and there shall be elected in each county, by the qualified voters, a County Judge, who shall be well informed in the law of the State; shall be a conservator of the peace, and shall hold his office for four years, and until his successor shall be elected and qualified. He shall receive as compensation for his services such fees and perquisites as may be prescribed by law. (Feb. 15, 1876. Amended Nov. 2, 1954.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § CN.15
What does The Texas Constitution § CN.15 cover?
Section CN.15 ("COUNTY COURT") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Texas § CN.15?
A common citation format is "The Texas Constitution § CN.15" (Texas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Texas law?
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How does Texas § CN.15 apply to my situation?
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