Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

HJR 140: Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the membership of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct and the authority of the commission and the Texas Supreme Court to more effectively sanction judges and justices for judicial misconduct.

In committee Last action March 19, 2025: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Plain-language summary

HJR 140 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the membership of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct and the authority of the commission and the Texas Supreme Court to more effectively sanction judges and justices for judicial misconduct. Primary sponsor: Janis Holt (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Janis Holt (Republican).