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HJR 3, 63rd R.S.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to provide for the merit selection of justices of the supreme court and judges of the courts of appeals; creating a Judicial Nominating Commission; establishing terms of office for all judges; and authorizing the legislature to provide for merit selection of judges of the district courts and county courts.

Last action: Considered in public hearing

Author: Ben Z. Grant

Subjects:
Courts--Judges
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed

House Committee: Judiciary () Minutes: May 2 1973

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