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Texas Government Code - Chapter 33 State Commission On Judicial ConductLegal Research Home > Texas Lawyer > Government Code > Texas Government Code - Chapter 33 State Commission On Judicial Conduct Sponsored Links(a) In this chapter: (1) "Censure" means an order of denunciation issued by the commission under Section 1-a(8), Article V, Texas Constitution, or an order ... (a) The State Commission on Judicial Conduct is established under Section 1-a, Article V, Texas Constitution, and has the powers provided by that section. (b) ... The State Commission on Judicial Conduct is subject to review under Chapter 325 (Texas Sunset Act), but is not abolished under that chapter. The commission ... (a) In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist ... (a) A member of the commission serves without compensation for services, but is entitled to reimbursement for expenses as provided by this section. (b) A ... If the executive director has knowledge that a potential ground for removal of a commission member exists, the executive director shall notify the presiding officer ... The executive director or the executive director's designee shall provide to members of the commission and to agency employees, as often as necessary, information regarding ... (a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the commission shall complete a training program that complies with ... The commission shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policy-making responsibilities of the commission and the management responsibilities of the executive director and ... (a) The executive director or the executive director's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement that implements a program of equal employment opportunity ... The executive director or the executive director's designee shall provide to agency employees information and training on the benefits and methods of participation in the ... (a) Not later than December 1 of each year, the commission shall submit to the legislature a report for the preceding fiscal year ending August ... (a) This section applies to: (1) the commission; (2) a member of the commission; (3) the executive director of the commission; (4) an employee of ... (a) The commission shall develop and distribute plain-language materials as described by this section to judges and the public. (b) The materials must include a ... The commission shall routinely provide to entities that provide education to judges information relating to judicial misconduct resulting in sanctions or orders of additional education ... The commission may: (1) design and use a seal; (2) employ persons that it considers necessary to carry out the duties and powers of the ... (a) The commission shall maintain a file on each written complaint filed with the commission. The file must include: (1) the name of the person ... (a) The commission may conduct a preliminary investigation of the circumstances surrounding an allegation or appearance of misconduct or disability of a judge to determine ... (a) In any investigation or proceeding that involves the physical or mental incapacity of a judge, the commission may order the judge to submit to ... In conducting an investigation, formal proceedings, or proceedings before a special court of review, a commission member, special master, or member of a special court ... (a) The commission may file an application in a district court or, if appropriate, with a special master or special court of review, to enforce ... (a) In a proceeding or deposition related to a proceeding before the commission, a special master, or a special court of review, the commission, special ... (a) In formal proceedings or in a proceeding before a special court of review, discovery shall be conducted, to the extent practicable, in the manner ... (a) Process issued under this chapter is valid anywhere in the state. (b) A peace officer, an employee of the commission, or any other person ... A witness called to testify by the commission other than an officer or employee of the state or a political subdivision or court of the ... (a) On request of the commission, the attorney general shall act as its counsel generally or in a particular investigation or proceeding. (b) A state ... Court costs or attorney's fees may not be awarded in a proceeding under this chapter. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, § 1, eff. Sept. ... (a) Except as otherwise provided by this section and Section 33.034, the papers filed with and proceedings before the commission are confidential prior to the ... On the request of a complainant, the commission may keep the complainant's identity confidential. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 917, § 15, eff. ... (a) The commission shall promptly notify a complainant of the disposition of the case. (b) The communication shall inform the complainant that: (1) the case ... (a) A judge who receives from the commission any type of sanction is entitled to a review of the commission's decision as provided by this ... (a) A complainant may request reconsideration of a dismissed complaint if, not later than the 30th day after the date of the communication informing the ... (a) To protect the public interest, the commission may disclose information relating to an investigation or proceeding under this chapter to: (1) a law enforcement ... If a judge who is convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving official misconduct appeals the conviction, the commission shall suspend the judge from ... A judge is automatically removed from the judge's office if the judge is convicted of or is granted deferred adjudication for: (1) a felony; or ... (a) A judge commits an offense if the judge solicits or accepts a gift or a referral fee in exchange for referring any kind of ... Last modified: August 11, 2007 |