Section 54.884 - Magistrates(a) If a magistrate appointed under this subchapter is absent or unable to serve, the judge referring the case may appoint another magistrate to serve for the absent magistrate.(b) A magistrate serving for another magistrate under this section has the powers and shall perform the duties of the magistrate for whom he is serving.Tex. Gov't. Code § 54.884
Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 602, Sec. 5, eff. 6/18/1999.Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 25, Sec. 1, eff. 8/28/1989.