Sec. 54A.317. IMMUNITY. An associate judge appointed under this subchapter has the judicial immunity of a district judge. All existing immunity granted an associate judge by law, express or implied, continues in full force and effect.
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