Texas SB890 amends the definition of active and retired judicial officers to include specific federal judges and visiting judges.

Texas SB890 amends the Government Code to redefine "active judicial officer" and "retired judicial officer." Active judicial officers now include judges or justices of various state courts, federal judges residing in Texas, and associate judges under the Family Code. Retired judicial officers include visiting judges appointed to serve in specific courts, federal judges residing in Texas, and associate judges under the Family Code. The changes apply to offenses committed after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB890 amends the definition of active and retired judicial officers to include specific federal judges and visiting judges.

Texas SB890 amends the Government Code to redefine "active judicial officer" and "retired judicial officer." Active judicial officers now include judges or justices of various state courts, federal judges residing in Texas, and associate judges under the Family Code. Retired judicial officers include visiting judges appointed to serve in specific courts, federal judges residing in Texas, and associate judges under the Family Code. The changes apply to offenses committed after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025.