Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the disciplinary powers of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to change how Texas judges can be disciplined. It would allow the State Commission on Judicial Conduct to issue public or private admonishments, warnings, reprimands, or require additional training for judges. The amendment also gives the Commission discretion to request a retired judge (as a "Master") to handle evidence and testimony in disciplinary cases, and to recommend removal or retirement to a review tribunal. The change would take effect January 1, 2026, if approved by voters in November 2025. The amendment directly affects judges holding positions listed in the constitution's judicial conduct section.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 12, 2024
Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
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Referred to State Affairs
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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P
Royce West
DDemocratic
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