S.J.R. No. 27 proposes a constitutional amendment to modify the membership structure of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct and the tribunal that reviews the commission's recommendations. The amendment aims to enhance the authority of the commission, the tribunal, and the Texas Supreme Court in sanctioning judges and justices for judicial misconduct. Key changes include increasing the commission's membership to 13 members, comprising six judges appointed by the Supreme Court and seven citizens appointed by the Governor, with specific qualifications for each member. The amendment also outlines the procedures for disciplinary actions against judges, including the ability to issue admonitions, reprimands, or to recommend removal or retirement to a review tribunal.

Additionally, the resolution establishes a temporary provision that sets the terms for the new commissioners and stipulates that the amendment will take effect on January 1, 2026. It mandates that complaints submitted before this date will be reviewed by the current commissioners, while those submitted afterward will be handled by the newly appointed members. The proposed amendment will be presented to voters in an election scheduled for November 4, 2025, allowing the public to decide on the changes to the judicial conduct oversight process in Texas.