Sec. 54A.307. COMPENSATION OF ASSOCIATE JUDGE. (a) An associate judge appointed under this subchapter is entitled to a salary in an amount equal to 90 percent of the salary paid to a district judge as set by the General Appropriations Act.
(b) The associate judge's salary shall be paid from:
(1) money available from the federal government;
(2) county money available for payment of officers' salaries, subject to the approval of the commissioners courts of the counties in which the associate judge serves; or
(3) a combination of money specified by Subdivisions (1) and (2).
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 627 (H.B. 79), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials
Chapter 54A - Associate Judges
Section 54A.302. Applicability
Section 54A.303. Applicability of Other Law; Construction of Subchapter
Section 54A.305. Qualifications
Section 54A.306. Term of Appointment; Termination
Section 54A.307. Compensation of Associate Judge
Section 54A.308. Designation and Responsibilities of Host County
Section 54A.309. Methods of Referral
Section 54A.310. General Powers of Associate Judge
Section 54A.311. Judicial Action on Associate Judge's Proposed Order or Judgment
Section 54A.313. Supervision, Training, and Evaluation of Associate Judges
Section 54A.314. Funding and Personnel
Section 54A.315. Assignment of Judges and Appointment of Visiting Associate Judges