Texas HB3789 amends the definition of active and retired judicial officers to include specific judges and federal judges.

Texas HB3789 amends the Government Code to redefine "active judicial officer" and "retired judicial officer." Active judicial officers now include judges or justices of various courts, federal judges residing in Texas, and associate judges under the Family Code. Retired judicial officers include visiting judges, senior judges, and retired federal judges residing in Texas. The changes apply to offenses committed after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3789 amends the definition of active and retired judicial officers to include specific judges and federal judges.

Texas HB3789 amends the Government Code to redefine "active judicial officer" and "retired judicial officer." Active judicial officers now include judges or justices of various courts, federal judges residing in Texas, and associate judges under the Family Code. Retired judicial officers include visiting judges, senior judges, and retired federal judges residing in Texas. The changes apply to offenses committed after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.