Tex. Gov't Code § 54.996

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 54.996 - Powers

(a) A judge may refer to a magistrate any criminal case for proceedings involving:

(1) issuance of search warrants;

(2) setting of bonds;

(3) arraignment of defendants; and

(4) any other matter that is subject to the review of the judge.

(b) A magistrate may not preside over a contested trial on the merits, regardless of whether the trial is before a jury.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 54.996

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 577, Sec. 1, eff. 8/30/1993.