Texans for Judicial Accountability--Pending Legislation
Discover how we’re shaping the future of Texas’ judicial system through key legislative initiatives. From advocating for transparency to reforming oversight processes, we’re committed to ensuring accountability at every level.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the membership of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct and the authority of the commission and the Texas Supreme Court to more effectively sanction judges and justices for judicial misconduct.
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.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the membership of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct and the authority of the commission and the Texas Supreme Court to more effectively sanction judges and justices for judicial misconduct.
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.
Relating to limitations on federal authority and federal agents in this state, including the licensure of federal agents and special procedures for executing federal warrants; creating a criminal offense.
relating to the requirement of a court reporter being present and on the record during any private meetings between a presiding judge and the attorneys representing the parties in a suit when the parties themselves are not present.
relating to the public disclosure of complaints made to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct and the actions taken thereon and authorizing civil penalties.
Relating to the repeal of the appointed judicial panel system overseeing the Constitutionally established Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct's disciplinary decisions.
relating to the election of the Director of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct as a statewide elected official and the amendment of related provisions.
