(a) If the county judge is absent, incapacitated, recused, or disqualified to act in a probate, guardianship, or mental health matter, a visiting judge shall be assigned in accordance with Section 25.0022(h).
(b) Notwithstanding Section 25.0022(t)(4), a visiting judge may be assigned under this section if the judge has served as an active judge for at least 48 months in a statutory probate court.