Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

SJR 27: Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the membership of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, the membership of the tribunal to review the commission's recommendations, and the authority of the commission, the tribunal, and the Texas Supreme Court to more effectively sanction judges and justices for judicial misconduct.

Passed both chambers Last action June 2, 2025: Filed with the Secretary of State

Plain-language summary

SJR 27 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas Senate on December 2, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the membership of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, the membership of the tribunal to review the commission's recommendations, and the authority of the commission, the tribunal, and the Texas Supreme Court to more effectively sanction judges and justices for judicial misconduct. Primary sponsor: Joan Huffman (Republican), Jeff Leach (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 2, 2025): Filed with the Secretary of State.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joan Huffman (Republican); Jeff Leach (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.