Art. 2A.152 GENERAL DUTIES OF MAGISTRATES

Magistrates in Texas have three basic jobs under this rule. They must work to keep the peace in their area, using any lawful method available to them. This means they play an active role in stopping crime before it happens, not just handling cases after the fact.

Magistrates also have the power to issue legal orders and paperwork that help prevent and stop criminal activity. This gives them the authority to take action when they see a need to step in and keep crime from happening.

Finally, magistrates are responsible for making sure people who break the law get arrested through proper legal channels. Their goal is to make sure offenders are held accountable and brought into the justice system to face consequences for their actions.