Texas SB664 amends qualifications, training, removal, and supervision of certain judicial officers.

Texas SB664 amends the Texas Government Code to revise qualifications for masters, magistrates, referees, associate judges, and hearing officers. It mandates that these officers must be licensed attorneys in good standing with the State Bar of Texas for at least five years. The bill also requires completion of specific training and sets forth removal procedures. Additionally, it repeals certain sections of the Government Code and establishes new duties for local administrative judges, including supervision of nonjudicial personnel and coordination with other judges.

Texas SB664 amends qualifications, training, removal, and supervision of certain judicial officers.

Texas SB664 amends the Texas Government Code to revise qualifications for masters, magistrates, referees, associate judges, and hearing officers. It mandates that these officers must be licensed attorneys in good standing with the State Bar of Texas for at least five years. The bill also requires completion of specific training and sets forth removal procedures. Additionally, it repeals certain sections of the Government Code and establishes new duties for local administrative judges, including supervision of nonjudicial personnel and coordination with other judges.