Sec. 33.0211. COMPLAINTS. (a) The commission shall maintain a file on each written complaint filed with the commission. The file must include:
(1) the name of the person who filed the complaint;
(2) the date the complaint is received by the commission;
(3) the subject matter of the complaint;
(4) the name of each person contacted in relation to the complaint;
(5) a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint; and
(6) an explanation of the reason the file was closed, if the commission closed the file without taking action other than to investigate the complaint.
(b) The commission, at least quarterly until final disposition of the complaint, shall notify the person filing the complaint of the status of the investigation unless the notice would jeopardize an undercover investigation.
(c) For each complaint filed with the commission under this chapter, each member of the commission must be:
(1) notified of the complaint; and
(2) briefed and provided detailed information about the complaint.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 917, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 737 (H.B. 4344), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2022.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 33 - State Commission on Judicial Conduct
Subchapter B. Powers and Duties
Section 33.021. General Powers of Commission
Section 33.0212. Report and Recommendations on Filed Complaints
Section 33.0213. Notification of Law Enforcement Agency Investigation
Section 33.022. Investigations and Formal Proceedings
Section 33.023. Physical or Mental Incapacity of Judge
Section 33.024. Oaths and Subpoenas
Section 33.025. Enforcement of Subpoena
Section 33.026. Witness Immunity
Section 33.028. Process and Orders
Section 33.029. Witnesses' Expenses
Section 33.030. Assistance to Commission, Special Master, or Special Court of Review
Section 33.031. No Award of Costs
Section 33.032. Confidentiality of Papers, Records, and Proceedings
Section 33.0321. Confidentiality of Complainant's Identity
Section 33.0322. Confidential Information Provided to Sunset Advisory Commission
Section 33.033. Notification to Complainant
Section 33.034. Review of Commission Decision
Section 33.035. Reconsideration of Complaint
Section 33.036. Certain Disclosure of Information
Section 33.037. Suspension Pending Appeal
Section 33.038. Automatic Removal
Section 33.039. Review of Commission Operations and Procedural Rules