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Judicial Selection, Interim - 83rd R.S. (2013)

Committee Members
Joan Huffman, Co-Chair
Tryon D. Lewis, Co-Chair
Nicole Collier
Brandon Creighton
Abel Herrero
Geanie Morrison
Justin Rodriguez
Kenneth Sheets
Charges
• Studies and reviews the method by which statutory county court judges, including statutory probate court judges, district judges, and appellate justices and judges are selected in this state; considers the fairness, effectiveness, and desirability of selecting these judicial officers through partisan elections; considers selection methods proposed or adopted by other states.

Note:
House members appointed by Speaker 4/25/2014, pursuant to HB 2772, 83rd Legislature, R.S.
Senator Joan Huffman appointed co-chair by Lt. Governor 8/13/2014, pursuant to HB 2772, 83rd Legislature, R.S. (Appointment letters, Lieutenant Governor, 8/13/2014).
Senator Brandon Creighton appointed 9/2/2014 (Appointment letter, Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst, 9/2/2014).

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