Sec. 54.806. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT. (a) A master who serves a single court serves at the will of the judge of that court.
(b) The employment of a master who serves two courts may be terminated by either of the judges of those courts.
(c) The employment of a master who serves more than two courts may be terminated by a majority of the judges of those courts.
(d) To terminate a master's employment, the appropriate judges must sign a written order of termination. The order must state:
(1) the master's name and state bar identification number;
(2) each court ordering termination; and
(3) the date the master's employment ends.
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