Texas Government Code 54.1175 – Powers
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Terms Used In Texas Government Code 54.1175
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
- Swear: includes affirm. See Texas Government Code 311.005
Except as limited by an order of the county judge, a magistrate appointed under this subchapter may:
(1) conduct hearings and trials, including jury trials;
(2) hear evidence;
(3) compel production of relevant evidence, including books, papers, vouchers, documents, and other writings;
(4) rule on admissibility of evidence;
(5) issue summons and attachments for the appearance of witnesses;
(6) examine witnesses;
(7) swear witnesses for hearings and trials; and
(8) perform any act and take any measure necessary and proper for the efficient performance of the duties assigned by the county judge.