Texas § GV.54.1175 - POWERS
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § GV.54.1175 — POWERS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ GV.54.1175. POWERS
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. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 137, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. Renumbered from Government Code, Section 54.1155 by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018 ), Sec. 23.001(27), eff. September 1, 2005.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § GV.54.1175
What does The Texas Constitution § GV.54.1175 cover?
Section GV.54.1175 ("POWERS") 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.
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