Sec. 1054.156. APPOINTMENT OF COURT INVESTIGATOR FOR CERTAIN COURTS. (a) The judge of a court as defined by Section 1002.008(a)(1) or (2), other than a statutory probate court, may appoint a court investigator if the appointment is authorized by the commissioners court.
(b) The commissioners court may authorize additional court investigators for a county if necessary.
(c) The commissioners court shall set the salary of a court investigator.
(d) The appointment of a court investigator by the judge of a statutory probate court is governed by Section 25.0025, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 414 (S.B. 1016), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures
Subtitle C - Procedural Matters
Chapter 1054 - Court Officers, Court-Appointed Persons, and Attorneys
Subchapter D. Court Investigators
Section 1054.151. Investigation of Guardianship Application
Section 1054.152. General Duties
Section 1054.153. Investigation Report
Section 1054.154. Effect of Subchapter on Other Law
Section 1054.155. Notice Regarding Request to Financial Institution for Customer Records
Section 1054.156. Appointment of Court Investigator for Certain Courts