Disciplines judges, requires notice of certain reprimands, adjusts judicial compensation, and mandates reporting of judicial transparency information.
The bill amends the Texas Government Code to modify the State Commission on Judicial Conduct's procedures for handling complaints against judges. It mandates that the commission notify specific officials if it issues a public reprimand based on a judge's persistent or willful violation of certain laws. The bill also adjusts judicial compensation, including setting specific salary amounts for various judges, and requires the Texas Supreme Court to adopt rules for reporting judicial transparency information.
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