Texas HB4278 amends the Government Code to allow certain retired and former constitutional county court judges and justices of the peace to be.

Texas HB4278 modifies the Government Code to expand the eligibility criteria for retired and former constitutional county court judges and justices of the peace to be assigned as visiting judges. These judges must meet specific criteria, including having served as an active judge for at least 96 months, having substantial experience in their area of specialty, not having been removed from office, and not having been publicly reprimanded or censured by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.

Texas HB4278 amends the Government Code to allow certain retired and former constitutional county court judges and justices of the peace to be.

Texas HB4278 modifies the Government Code to expand the eligibility criteria for retired and former constitutional county court judges and justices of the peace to be assigned as visiting judges. These judges must meet specific criteria, including having served as an active judge for at least 96 months, having substantial experience in their area of specialty, not having been removed from office, and not having been publicly reprimanded or censured by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.