Tex. Gov't Code § 54.306

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

Section 54.306 - Proceeding That May Be Referred

(a) A judge may refer to a magistrate any matter arising out of a criminal case involving:

(1) a negotiated plea of guilty or nolo contendere before the court;

(2) a bond forfeiture;

(3) a pretrial motion;

(4) a postconviction writ of habeas corpus;

(5) an examining trial;

(6) an occupational driver's license;

(7) an appeal of an administrative driver's license revocation hearing; and

(8) any other matter the judge considers necessary and proper.

(b) The magistrate may not preside over a trial on the merits, whether or not the trial is before a jury.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 54.306

Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 215, Sec. 2, eff. 5/23/1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 811, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1985.