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TX SJR13

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Royce West

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the authority of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct to issue private admonitions, warnings, reprimands, or training requirements, limiting the Commission to only public disciplinary actions

  • Amends Section 1-a(8), Article V of the Texas Constitution governing the Commission's disciplinary procedures for judges and judicial officers

  • If approved by voters, the constitutional amendment would take effect January 1, 2026

  • The proposed amendment will be submitted to voters at an election on November 4, 2025

  • Includes a temporary provision that expires January 1, 2028

Legislative Description

Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the disciplinary powers of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.

Courts

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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