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TX SB293
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joan Huffman
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AI Summary
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Increases the annual base salary for district court judges from $140,000 to $175,000, with corresponding increases for appellate court justices and chief justices/presiding judges receiving an additional 7% of the base salary for their court
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Establishes new deadlines for summary judgment motions in district, statutory county, and business courts, requiring hearings or consideration within 45 days of response filing and written rulings within 90 days, with quarterly compliance reporting to the Office of Court Administration
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Expands grounds for judicial discipline to include persistent or willful violations of bail rules (Article 17.15) and requires the State Commission on Judicial Conduct to recommend suspension for judges facing formal proceedings for such violations
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Authorizes administrative penalties of $500-$10,000 for knowingly filing false complaints against judges and establishes a 7-year statute of limitations for investigating judicial misconduct complaints
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Requires district court judges to submit semi-annual transparency reports detailing hours spent on courtroom duties, case-related work, administrative tasks, and continuing education, with annual reports compiled by the Office of Court Administration
Legislative Description
Relating to the discipline of judges by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, notice of certain reprimands, judicial compensation and related retirement benefits, and the reporting of certain judicial transparency information; authorizing an administrative penalty.
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Last Action
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6/20/2025