Tex. Government Code § 54.103
This is the official text of Tex. Government Code § 54.103, part of Texas’s Government Code — covers the structure and operation of Texas state and local government.
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§ 54.103. POWERS AND DUTIES.
Official statutory text
(a) The Commissioners Court of Bell County shall establish the powers and duties of a master appointed under this subchapter.
(b) An order of referral may limit the use or power of a master.
(c) Unless limited by published local rule, by written order, or by an order of referral, a master may perform all acts and take all measures necessary and proper to perform the tasks assigned in a referral.
(d) A master may administer oaths.
(b) An order of referral may limit the use or power of a master.
(c) Unless limited by published local rule, by written order, or by an order of referral, a master may perform all acts and take all measures necessary and proper to perform the tasks assigned in a referral.
(d) A master may administer oaths.
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