Disciplines judges, sets judicial salaries, requires transparency reporting, and authorizes penalties for false complaints.

The bill amends the Texas Government Code to modify the State Commission on Judicial Conduct's procedures for handling complaints against judges. It sets specific timelines for investigations and actions, including extensions. It also mandates that judges report their hours and activities quarterly. The bill establishes penalties for knowingly filing false complaints against judges. Additionally, it adjusts judicial salaries and outlines conditions for judges to be eligible for a retired judges list. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

Disciplines judges, sets judicial salaries, requires transparency reporting, and authorizes penalties for false complaints.

The bill amends the Texas Government Code to modify the State Commission on Judicial Conduct's procedures for handling complaints against judges. It sets specific timelines for investigations and actions, including extensions. It also mandates that judges report their hours and activities quarterly. The bill establishes penalties for knowingly filing false complaints against judges. Additionally, it adjusts judicial salaries and outlines conditions for judges to be eligible for a retired judges list. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.