Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB332 by Nevárez (Relating to the eligibility of a retired or former judge for assignment in certain proceedings.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code by adjusting the qualifications for a former or retired judge to serve on assignment from 96 months to four terms of office and would prohibit the judge from serving on assignment if the judge has been publicly reprimanded or censured by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct in relation to behavior on the bench or judicial duties, has a felony conviction, or been charged with a crime alleging domestic violence.
Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished using existing resources.
The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house or on September 1, 2019.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council