Specifications include, but are not limited to: Qualified applicants to serve as Presiding Municipal Court Judge. Proposals will be accepted from both applicants qualified to serve as a judge of a municipal court not of record, and by licensed attorneys who are qualified to serve as a judge of a municipal court of record. License attorneys may include proposals for both courts of record and courts not of record. (A) Municipal Courts Not of Record Qualifications. (1) Must be a resident of the State of Texas. (2) Must be 21 years of age or older. (3) Must have completed the mandatory judicial educational requirements prescribed in Rule 5 of the Rules of Judicial Education; or be eligible to complete the mandatory education within the period prescribed in the Rule. (4) Must have prior experience as a municipal court or justice court judge. (5) Must be bondable. (B) Municipal Court of Record: Must meet all qualification stated in subsection (A) above and be an attorney licensed by the Texas Bar and eligible to practice law in the state of Texas.
