Texas Government Code 25.0033 – Qualifications of Judge
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Terms Used In Texas Government Code 25.0033
- Probate: Proving a will
- United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
The judge of a statutory probate court must:
(1) be at least 25 years of age;
(2) be a United States citizen and have resided in the county for at least two years before election or appointment; and
(3) be a licensed attorney in this state who has practiced law or served as a judge of a court in this state, or both combined, for the five years preceding election or appointment, unless otherwise provided for by law.