Establishes criminal law magistrates for Bell County, Texas, appointed by the Commissioners Court.

This bill creates criminal law magistrates for Bell County, Texas. The Commissioners Court of Bell County can select magistrates to serve the courts with jurisdiction in criminal matters. Magistrates must have served as a justice of the peace or municipal court judge or be an attorney licensed in Texas. The commissioners court sets their qualifications, salary, benefits, and whether the position is full-time or part-time. Magistrates have the same judicial immunity as district judges and can hold hearings to set bail, review conditions of release, and appoint legal counsel.

Establishes criminal law magistrates for Bell County, Texas, appointed by the Commissioners Court.

This bill creates criminal law magistrates for Bell County, Texas. The Commissioners Court of Bell County can select magistrates to serve the courts with jurisdiction in criminal matters. Magistrates must have served as a justice of the peace or municipal court judge or be an attorney licensed in Texas. The commissioners court sets their qualifications, salary, benefits, and whether the position is full-time or part-time. Magistrates have the same judicial immunity as district judges and can hold hearings to set bail, review conditions of release, and appoint legal counsel.