Texas SB2127 modifies the assignment of retired and former justices and judges to courts of appeals.

Texas SB2127 amends the Government Code to allow the chief justice of the supreme court to assign qualified retired or former justices or judges to a court of appeals for active service, regardless of whether a vacancy exists. To be eligible, a retired or former justice or judge must have served at least 72 months as an active judge, with at least 48 months in an appellate court, and not have been removed from office.

Texas SB2127 modifies the assignment of retired and former justices and judges to courts of appeals.

Texas SB2127 amends the Government Code to allow the chief justice of the supreme court to assign qualified retired or former justices or judges to a court of appeals for active service, regardless of whether a vacancy exists. To be eligible, a retired or former justice or judge must have served at least 72 months as an active judge, with at least 48 months in an appellate court, and not have been removed from office.