Sec. 54.801. APPOINTMENT. (a) A majority of the judges of the courts that are designated as juvenile courts in Harris County may determine that one or more full-time or part-time masters are needed to serve those courts.
(b) The judges shall issue an order reflecting that determination and specifying the number of masters needed.
(c) Subject to the determination of need and the approval of the commissioners court of Harris County, each judge may appoint one or more masters to serve the judge's court.
(d) Judges may act together to appoint a master to serve their courts.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 8.33(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials
Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges
Subchapter K. Juvenile Court Masters in Harris County
Section 54.802. Qualifications
Section 54.803. Order of Appointment
Section 54.805. Judicial Immunity
Section 54.806. Termination of Employment
Section 54.807. Withdrawal of Appointment for a Particular Court
Section 54.808. Cases That May Be Referred
Section 54.809. Method of Referral
Section 54.811. Effect on Temporary Restraining Order
Section 54.813. Court Reporter
Section 54.814. Failure to Comply With Summons or Order
Section 54.816. Return to Referring Court; Findings
Section 54.817. Court Action on Report
Section 54.818. Decree or Judgment