(a) A family district court judge's qualifications and term of office are the same as those prescribed by the constitution and laws of this state for district judges. A family district court judge is elected in the same manner as a district judge.(b) A family district court judge is entitled to the same compensation and allowances provided by the state and county for the other district judges in his county.Tex. Gov't. Code § 24.603
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1985.