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Local Government Code §84.001

In force on Feb 18, 2011 · this text took effect Sep 01, 1987 · same as today's text

EFFECT OF REFERENCE TO "DISTRICT JUDGES"; MAJORITY VOTE REQUIRED

(a) In this chapter, a reference to district judges means the district judges having jurisdiction in the county. (b) A majority vote of the district judges is required to perform an act required or permitted of the district judges unless the law specifically provides otherwise. If only one district judge has jurisdiction in the county, the judge may act alone.

History: Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.

Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Nov 08, 2026.

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Effective Sep 01, 1987 · seen Nov 2026–Nov 2026

Attorney General opinions that cite it

GA-0872 (Feb 18, 2011): Authority of a commissioners court and a county auditor with regard to county budget amendments
GA-0442 (Nov 29, 2005):

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