Sec. 54.981. PAPERS TRANSMITTED TO THE JUDGE. (a) At the conclusion of the proceedings, a magistrate shall transmit to the referring court any papers relating to the case, including the magistrate's findings, conclusions, orders, recommendations, or other action taken.
(b) A party has seven days after the date of the magistrate's ruling to tender to the referring court any objections to the magistrate's ruling on pretrial matters. The referring court shall consider any objections before taking final action.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 849, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1991.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials
Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges
Subchapter Q. Criminal Law Magistrates in Travis County
Section 54.972. Qualifications
Section 54.974. Judicial Immunity
Section 54.975. Termination of Services
Section 54.976. Proceedings That May Be Referred
Section 54.977. Order of Referral
Section 54.979. Record of Proceedings
Section 54.981. Papers Transmitted to the Judge