If you have a question about judicial ethics, please contact:
State Commission on Judicial Conduct
(512) 463-5533 or (877) 228-5750 (toll-free)
web site: http://www.scjc.state.tx.us
Attorneys and staff of the Commission are available to "brainstorm" with judges regarding ethics questions, referring them to relevant Canons in the Code of Judicial Conduct or published opinions. They are not, however, authorized to provide "Commission opinions" as to whether or not any specific action of a judge is either ethical or appropriate.
If you have a question about open records of the judiciary or Rule 12 of the Rules of Judicial Administration, please call:
Supreme Court of Texas Staff Attorney for Public Information
(512) 463-1441
(Mr. Osler McCarthy)
or
Supreme Court of Texas Rules Attorney
(512) 463-1353 (Mr. Jody Hughes)
These attorneys are familiar with Rule 12 and the opinions of the committee of presiding judges deciding appeals from denials of Rule 12 requests. They will answer questions regarding application of Rule 12 to specific fact situations.
If you have a question about political contributions and expenditures, personal financial disclosures, or judicial campaign financing, please contact:
Texas Ethics Commission
(512) 463-5800 or (800) 325-8506 (toll-free)
web site: http://www. ethics.state.tx.us
If you have a question about or suggestions for this Judicial Service Handbook, please call:
Office of Court Administration - Legal Department
(512) 463-1625
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Updated: 13-Feb-2007
