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TX SJR64

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judith Zaffirini

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

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

  • Retains the Commission's existing powers to issue public admonitions, warnings, reprimands, censures, and requirements for additional training or education

  • Maintains the Commission's authority to conduct formal hearings, appoint Masters to hear evidence, and recommend removal or retirement of judges to a review tribunal

  • Constitutional amendment would take effect January 1, 2026, if approved by voters

  • Requires submission to Texas voters at an election on November 4, 2025

Legislative Description

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

Courts

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

3/13/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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