Sec. 54A.309. METHODS OF REFERRAL. (a) Guardianship proceedings or protective services proceedings shall be referred to an associate judge appointed under this subchapter by a general order issued by the judge of each court the associate judge is appointed to serve.
(b) A general order issued under this section may be amended or withdrawn at any time by the judge of the court issuing the order.
(c) In lieu of a general order, the judge of a court the associate judge is appointed to serve by order may refer a specific guardianship proceeding or a specific protective services proceeding to the associate judge.
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