Tex. Gov't Code § 30.01882
Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
The governing body of the city may determine by ordinance whether a municipal judge is appointed by the governing body or elected by the qualified voters of the city by a majority vote. A municipal judge serves for a term of three years.
Tex. Gov't. Code § 30.01882