Tex. Gov't Code § 75.001

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 75.001 - Judicial Retiree Election to Be Judicial Officer

(a) A retiree under Subtitle D or E of Title 8 may elect to be a judicial officer.

(b) An election under this section may be made:

(1) not later than the 90th day after the date of the person's retirement in a document addressed to the chief justice of the supreme court; or

(2) after the 90th day after the date of the person's retirement in a petition addressed to the supreme court.

(c) An election under Subsection (b)(2) takes effect only on approval of the petition by the supreme court.

(d) A retiree who makes an election under this section shall be designated a senior judge.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 75.001

Amended By Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 179, Sec. 2(e), eff. 9/1/1989

Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 8.41(a), eff. 8/28/1989

Amended By Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 646, Sec. 18, eff. 8/28/1989.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1985.