Sec. 25.0033. QUALIFICATIONS OF JUDGE

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The judge of a statutory probate court must:
(1) be at least 25 years of age;
(2) be a United States citizen and have resided in the county for at least two years before election or appointment; and
(3) be a licensed attorney in this state who has practiced law or served as a judge of a court in this state, or both combined, for the five years preceding election or appointment, unless otherwise provided for by law.

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3 , Sec. 4.10(a), eff. January 1, 2012.

                    
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