The governing body of the city may determine by ordinance whether a municipal judge is appointed by the governing body or elected by the qualified voters of the city by a majority vote. A municipal judge serves for a term of three years.
Tex. Gov't Code § 30.01882
JUDGE
Known as the Uniform Municipal Courts of Record Act
The act spans §§ 30.00001 to 30.01912 (246 sections).
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 773, Sec. 1, eff
Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.