Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 151.003 – Qualifications of Judge
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Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 151.003
- Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
- Probate: Proving a will
- Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005
The special judge must be a retired or former district court, statutory county court, statutory probate court, or appellate court judge who:
(1) has served as a judge for at least four years in a district court, statutory county court, statutory probate court, or appellate court;
(2) has developed substantial experience in the judge’s area of specialty;
(3) has not been removed from office or resigned while under investigation for discipline or removal; and
(4) annually demonstrates completion in the past calendar year of at least five days of continuing legal education in courses approved by the state bar or the supreme court.