Tex. Gov't Code § 25.0033

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 25.0033 - Qualifications of Judge

The judge of a statutory probate court must:

(1) be at least 25 years of age;

(2) be a United States citizen and have resided in the county for at least two years before election or appointment; and

(3) be a licensed attorney in this state who has practiced law or served as a judge of a court in this state, or both combined, for the five years preceding election or appointment, unless otherwise provided for by law.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 25.0033

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.10(a), eff. 1/1/2012.