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TX Govt Code § 33.0055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle B - Judges|Chapter 33 - State Commission on Judicial Conduct|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 33.0055. Public Meeting

Sec. 33.0055.  PUBLIC MEETING.  (a)  The commission shall in each even-numbered year hold a public hearing to consider comment from the public regarding the commission's mission and operations.  Such comments shall be considered in a manner which does not compromise the confidentiality of matters considered by the commission.(b)  The commission shall provide notice of a public hearing under this section to the secretary of state.  The secretary of state shall post the notice on the Internet for at least seven days before the day of the hearing and provide members of the public access to view the notice in the manner specified by Section 551.044 for notice of an open meeting.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 513 (S.B. 209), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 33.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle B - Judges|Chapter 33 - State Commission on Judicial Conduct|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 33.006. Immunity From Liability

Sec. 33.006.  IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY.  (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 the commission;(5)  a special master appointed under Section 1-a(8), Article V, Texas Constitution;(6)  special counsel for the commission and any person employed by the special counsel;  and(7)  any other person appointed by the commission to assist the commission in performing its duties.(b)  A person to which this section applies is not liable for an act or omission committed by the person within the scope of the person's official duties.(c)  The immunity from liability provided by this section is absolute and unqualified and extends to any action at law or in equity.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 462, Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 917, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 33.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle B - Judges|Chapter 33 - State Commission on Judicial Conduct|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 33.007. Distribution of Materials to Judges and the Public

Sec. 33.007.  DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS TO JUDGES AND THE PUBLIC.  (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 description of:(1)  the commission's responsibilities;(2)  the types of conduct that constitute judicial misconduct;(3)  the types of sanctions issued by the commission, including orders of additional education;  and(4)  the commission's policies and procedures relating to complaint investigation and resolution.(c)  The materials shall be provided in English and Spanish.(d)  The commission shall provide to each person filing a complaint with the commission the materials described by this section.(e)  The commission shall adopt a policy to effectively distribute materials as required by this section.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 917, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 33.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle B - Judges|Chapter 33 - State Commission on Judicial Conduct|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 33.008. Judicial Misconduct Information

Sec. 33.008.  JUDICIAL MISCONDUCT INFORMATION.  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 issued by the commission.  The commission shall categorize the information by level of judge and type of misconduct.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 917, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 33.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle B - Judges|Chapter 33 - State Commission on Judicial Conduct|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 33.021. General Powers of Commission

Sec. 33.021.  GENERAL POWERS OF COMMISSION.  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 commission;(3)  employ special counsel as it considers necessary;(4)  arrange for attendance of witnesses;(5)  arrange for and compensate expert witnesses and reporters;  and(6)  pay from its available funds the reasonably necessary expenses of carrying out its duties under the constitution, including providing compensation to special masters.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 462, Sec. 5, eff. June 18, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 917, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 33.0211 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle B - Judges|Chapter 33 - State Commission on Judicial Conduct|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 33.0211. Complaints

Sec. 33.0211.  COMPLAINTS.  (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 who filed the complaint;(2)  the date the complaint is received by the commission;(3)  the subject matter of the complaint;(4)  the name of each person contacted in relation to the complaint;(5)  a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint;  and(6)  an explanation of the reason the file was closed, if the commission closed the file without taking action other than to investigate the complaint.(b)  The commission, at least quarterly until final disposition of the complaint, shall notify the person filing the complaint of the status of the investigation unless the notice would jeopardize an undercover investigation. Text of subsection effective on September 01, 2022(c)  For each complaint filed with the commission under this chapter, each member of the commission must be:(1)  notified of the complaint; and(2)  briefed and provided detailed information about the complaint.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 917, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 737 (H.B. 4344), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2022.|
TX Govt Code § 33.0212 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle B - Judges|Chapter 33 - State Commission on Judicial Conduct|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 33.0212. Report and Recommendations on Filed Complaints

Text of section effective on September 01, 2022Sec. 33.0212.  REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON FILED COMPLAINTS.  (a)  Not later than the 120th day after the date a complaint is filed with the commission, commission staff shall prepare and file with each member of the commission a report detailing the investigation of the complaint and recommendations for commission action regarding the complaint.(b)  Not later than the 90th day following the date commission staff files with the commission the report required by Subsection (a), the commission shall determine any action to be taken regarding the complaint, including:(1)  a public sanction;(2)  a private sanction;(3)  a suspension;(4)  an order of education;(5)  an acceptance of resignation in lieu of discipline;(6)  a dismissal; or(7)  an initiation of formal proceedings.(c)  If, because of extenuating circumstances, commission staff is unable to provide an investigation report and recommendation to the commission before the 120th day following the date the complaint was filed with the commission, the staff shall notify the commission and propose the number of days required for the commission and commission staff to complete the investigation report and recommendations and finalize the complaint.  The staff may request an extension of not more than 270 days from the date the complaint was filed with the commission.  The commission shall finalize the complaint not later than the 270th day following the date the complaint was filed with the commission.(d)  The executive director may request that the chairperson grant an additional 120 days to the time provided under Subsection (c) for the commission and commission staff to complete the investigation report and recommendations and finalize the complaint.(e)  If the chairperson grants additional time under Subsection (d), the commission must timely inform the legislature of the extension.  The commission may not disclose to the legislature any confidential information regarding the complaint.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 737 (H.B. 4344), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2022.|
TX Govt Code § 33.0213 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle B - Judges|Chapter 33 - State Commission on Judicial Conduct|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 33.0213. Notification of Law Enforcement Agency Investigation

Text of section effective on September 01, 2022Sec. 33.0213.  NOTIFICATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY INVESTIGATION.  On notice by any law enforcement agency investigating an action for which a complaint has been filed with the commission, the commission may place the commission's complaint file on hold and decline any further investigation that would jeopardize the law enforcement agency's investigation. The commission may continue an investigation that would not jeopardize a law enforcement investigation.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 737 (H.B. 4344), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2022.|
TX Govt Code § 33.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle B - Judges|Chapter 33 - State Commission on Judicial Conduct|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 33.023. Physical or Mental Incapacity of Judge

Sec. 33.023.  PHYSICAL OR MENTAL INCAPACITY OF JUDGE.  (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 a physical or mental examination by one or more qualified physicians or a mental examination by one or more qualified psychologists selected and paid for by the commission.(b)  The commission shall give the judge written notice of the examination not later than 10 days before the date of the examination.  The notice must include the physician's name and the date, time, and place of the examination.(c)  Each examining physician shall file a written report of the examination with the commission and the report shall be received as evidence without further formality.  On request of the judge or the judge's attorney, the commission shall give the judge a copy of the report.  The physician's oral or deposition testimony concerning the report may be required by the commission or by written demand of the judge.(d)  If a judge refuses to submit to a physical or mental examination ordered by the commission under this section, the commission may petition a district court for an order compelling the judge to submit to the physical or mental examination.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 462, Sec. 7, eff. June 18, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 917, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 33.024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle B - Judges|Chapter 33 - State Commission on Judicial Conduct|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 33.024. Oaths and Subpoenas

Sec. 33.024.  OATHS AND SUBPOENAS.  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 of review may:(1)  administer oaths;(2)  order and provide for inspection of books and records;  and(3)  issue a subpoena for attendance of a witness or production of papers, books, accounts, documents, and testimony relevant to the investigation or proceeding.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 462, Sec. 8, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 33.025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle B - Judges|Chapter 33 - State Commission on Judicial Conduct|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 33.025. Enforcement of Subpoena

Sec. 33.025.  ENFORCEMENT OF SUBPOENA.  (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 subpoena issued by the commission under this chapter.(b)  A special master or special court of review may enforce by contempt a subpoena issued by the commission, the special master, or the special court of review.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 462, Sec. 9, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 33.026 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle B - Judges|Chapter 33 - State Commission on Judicial Conduct|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 33.026. Witness Immunity

Sec. 33.026.  WITNESS IMMUNITY.  (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 master, or special court of review may compel a person other than the judge to testify or produce evidence over the person's claim of privilege against self-incrimination.(b)  A person compelled to testify over a proper claim of privilege against self-incrimination is not subject to indictment or prosecution for a matter or transaction about which the person truthfully testifies or produces evidence.(c)  A special master has the same powers as a district judge in matters of contempt and granting immunity.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 462, Sec. 10, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 33.027 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle B - Judges|Chapter 33 - State Commission on Judicial Conduct|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 33.027. Discovery

Sec. 33.027.  DISCOVERY.  (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 provided by the rules applicable to civil cases generally.(b)  On request, a special master, the commission, or a special court of review shall expedite the discovery in formal proceedings or in a proceeding before a special court of review.(c)  The following may not be the subject of a discovery request in formal proceedings or in a proceeding before a special court of review:(1)  the discussions, thought processes, or individual votes of members of the commission;(2)  the discussions or thought processes of employees of the commission, including special counsel for the commission;  or(3)  the identity of a complainant or informant if the person requests that the person's identity be kept confidential.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 462, Sec. 11, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 33.028 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle B - Judges|Chapter 33 - State Commission on Judicial Conduct|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 33.028. Process and Orders

Sec. 33.028.  PROCESS AND ORDERS.  (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 whom the commission, a special master, or a special court of review designates may serve process or execute a lawful order of the commission, the special master, or the special court of review.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 462, Sec. 12, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 33.029 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle B - Judges|Chapter 33 - State Commission on Judicial Conduct|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 33.029. Witnesses' Expenses

Sec. 33.029.  WITNESSES' EXPENSES.  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 state is entitled to the same mileage expenses and per diem as a witness before a state grand jury.  The commission shall pay these amounts from its appropriated funds.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 462, Sec. 13, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 33.030 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle B - Judges|Chapter 33 - State Commission on Judicial Conduct|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 33.030. Assistance to Commission, Special Master, or Special Court of Review

Sec. 33.030.  ASSISTANCE TO COMMISSION, SPECIAL MASTER, OR SPECIAL COURT OF REVIEW.  (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 or local government body or department, an officer or employee of a state or local government body, or an official or agent of a state court shall cooperate with and give reasonable assistance and information to the commission, an authorized representative of the commission, a special master, or a special court of review concerning an investigation or proceeding before the commission, special master, or special court of review.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 462, Sec. 14, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 33.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle B - Judges|Chapter 33 - State Commission on Judicial Conduct|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 33.031. No Award of Costs

Sec. 33.031.  NO AWARD OF COSTS.  Court costs or attorney's fees may not be awarded in a proceeding under this chapter.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 462, Sec. 15, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 33.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle B - Judges|Chapter 33 - State Commission on Judicial Conduct|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 33.032. Confidentiality of Papers, Records, and Proceedings

Sec. 33.032.  CONFIDENTIALITY OF PAPERS, RECORDS, AND PROCEEDINGS.  (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 filing of formal charges.(b)  The formal hearing and any evidence introduced during the formal hearing, including papers, records, documents, and pleadings filed with the clerk, shall be public.(c)  On issuance of a public admonition, warning, reprimand, or public requirement that a person obtain additional training or education by the commission, the record of the informal appearance and the documents presented to the commission during the informal appearance that are not protected by attorney-client or work product privilege shall be public.(d)  The disciplinary record of a judge, including any private sanctions, is admissible in a subsequent proceeding before the commission, a special master, a special court of review, or a review tribunal.(e)  On the filing of a written request by a judge, the commission may release to the person designated in the request, including the judge, the number, nature, and disposition of a complaint filed against the judge with the commission, except that the commission may refuse to release the identity of a complainant.(f)  The commission may release to the Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the State Bar of Texas information indicating that an attorney, including a judge who is acting in the judge's capacity as an attorney, has violated the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct.(g)  If the commission issues an order suspending a judge who has been indicted for a criminal offense, the order, any withdrawal of the order, and all records and proceedings related to the suspension shall be public.(h)  A voluntary agreement to resign from judicial office in lieu of disciplinary action by the commission shall be public on the commission's acceptance of the agreement.  The agreement and any agreed statement of facts relating to the agreement are admissible in a subsequent proceeding before the commission.  An agreed statement of facts may be released to the public only if the judge violates a term of the agreement.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 486, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 31, 1987;  Acts 1987, 70th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 47, Sec. 1, eff. Oct. 20, 1987;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 462, Sec. 16, eff. June 18, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 917, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 33.0321 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle B - Judges|Chapter 33 - State Commission on Judicial Conduct|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 33.0321. Confidentiality of Complainant's Identity

Sec. 33.0321.  CONFIDENTIALITY OF COMPLAINANT'S IDENTITY.  On the request of a complainant, the commission may keep the complainant's identity confidential.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 917, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 33.0322 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle B - Judges|Chapter 33 - State Commission on Judicial Conduct|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties|Section 33.0322. Confidential Information Provided to Sunset Advisory Commission

Sec. 33.0322.  CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION PROVIDED TO SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION.  (a)  Notwithstanding Section 33.032 or other law, including Section 1-a(10), Article V, Texas Constitution, the commission shall provide to the Sunset Advisory Commission staff conducting a review under Chapter 325 (Texas Sunset Act) access to the commission's confidential documents, records, meetings, and proceedings, including proceedings in which testimony is given, as the Sunset Advisory Commission staff determines necessary to conduct a complete and thorough evaluation of the commission's activities.(b)  The confidentiality provisions of this chapter and other law do not authorize the commission to withhold from the Sunset Advisory Commission staff access to any confidential document, record, meeting, or proceeding to which the Sunset Advisory Commission staff determines access is necessary for a review under Chapter 325 (Texas Sunset Act).(c)  The Sunset Advisory Commission staff shall maintain the confidentiality the commission is required to maintain under this chapter and other law for each document, record, meeting, or proceeding that the staff accesses or receives as part of a review under Chapter 325 (Texas Sunset Act).(d)  The commission does not violate the attorney-client privilege, or any other privilege or confidentiality requirement protected or required by the Texas Constitution, common law, statutory law, or rules of evidence, procedure, or professional conduct, by providing to the Sunset Advisory Commission staff for purposes of a review under Chapter 325 (Texas Sunset Act) a confidential communication, including a document or record or any testimony or other information presented in a closed meeting or proceeding of the commission, that is made between the commission and its attorneys or other employees assisting the commission in its decision-making process.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 513 (S.B. 209), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2013.|