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Texas Constitution art. 5 §19

In force on Jul 26, 2018 · this text took effect (date not stated) · same as today's text

JURISDICTION OF JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS; EX OFFICIO NOTARIES PUBLIC

Justice of the peace courts shall have original jurisdiction in criminal matters of misdemeanor cases punishable by fine only, exclusive jurisdiction in civil matters where the amount in controversy is two hundred dollars or less, and such other jurisdiction as may be provided by law. Justices of the peace shall be ex officio notaries public. (Feb. 15, 1876. Amended Nov. 7, 1978, and Nov. 5, 1985.)

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Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Feb 17, 2022 to Nov 08, 2026.

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Attorney General opinions that cite it

GA-0761 (Jul 15, 2009): Authority of a magistrate to award ownership or title of a motor vehicle under chapter 47, Code of Criminal Procedure, or other law
GA-0651 (Feb 04, 2008): Whether a justice of the peace who is an attorney may be appointed to represent criminal defendants in appellate proceedings

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