Court Restructuring: Magistrates to Criminal Associate Judges
Comal County
Summary
The county is dissolving its traditional magistrate positions and creating Criminal Associate Judges under Chapter 54A of the Texas Government Code to comply with new state laws regarding bond-setting authority on serious offenses.
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Last discussed May 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
No immediate budget amendment is required, though job descriptions carry more extensive duties that could impact future personnel costs.
The judicial system and law enforcement agencies will have a legally compliant mechanism for magistrate duties and bond settings.
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