Texas HB5411 mandates financial disclosure by judges for contributions from parties in cases they preside over.

Texas HB5411, known as the "Transparency and Reporting for Unbiased Standards in Trials" (TRUST Act), requires judges in Texas to disclose any contributions from parties involved in cases they are presiding over. The disclosure must occur within five business days of receiving the contribution and include details such as the judge's name, position, jurisdiction, case number, and the contributor's name and relation to the case. Additionally, judges must continue to disclose such contributions for 60 days after the final order of the suit.

Texas HB5411 mandates financial disclosure by judges for contributions from parties in cases they preside over.

Texas HB5411, known as the "Transparency and Reporting for Unbiased Standards in Trials" (TRUST Act), requires judges in Texas to disclose any contributions from parties involved in cases they are presiding over. The disclosure must occur within five business days of receiving the contribution and include details such as the judge's name, position, jurisdiction, case number, and the contributor's name and relation to the case. Additionally, judges must continue to disclose such contributions for 60 days after the final order of the suit.