Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 2A.152 — GENERAL DUTIES OF MAGISTRATES

CR § 2A.152Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 2A. OFFICERS; POWERS AND DUTIES · Art. D. MAGISTRATES AND CLERKS

Each magistrate shall:

(1)preserve the peace within the magistrate's jurisdiction using all lawful means;

(2)issue all process intended to aid in preventing and suppressing crime; and

(3)cause the arrest of offenders using lawful means so that the offenders may be brought to punishment.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025.