Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 54.2613 - Magistrate(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 the magistrate is serving.Tex. Gov't. Code § 54.2613
Added by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 934,Sec. 5.04, eff. 9/1/2021.