§ 54A.301 Definitions
§ 54A.302 Applicability
§ 54A.303 Applicability of Other Law; Construction of Subchapter
§ 54A.304 Appointment
§ 54A.305 Qualifications
§ 54A.306 Term of Appointment; Termination
§ 54A.307 Compensation of Associate Judge
§ 54A.308 Designation and Responsibilities of Host County
§ 54A.309 Methods of Referral
§ 54A.310 General Powers of Associate Judge
§ 54A.311 Judicial Action On Associate Judge’s Proposed Order or Judgment
§ 54A.312 Personnel
§ 54A.313 Supervision, Training, and Evaluation of Associate Judges
§ 54A.314 Funding and Personnel
§ 54A.315 Assignment of Judges and Appointment of Visiting Associate Judges
§ 54A.316 Limitation On Law Practice
§ 54A.317 Immunity
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Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 54A > Subchapter D - Associate Judge for Guardianship Proceedings and Protective Services Proceedings in Certain Courts

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005