Sec. 25.0033.  QUALIFICATIONS OF JUDGE.  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 (H.B. 79), Sec. 4.10(a), eff. January 1, 2012.