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SJR 2, 63rd R.S.

Amending the Texas Constitution to provide for merit selection of justices of the supreme court and judges of 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: Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence

Author: Max Sherman

Subjects:
Courts--Appellate
Courts--Judges
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments

Senate Committee: Jurisprudence ()

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