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 role. The amendment also establishes a review tribunal composed of seven justices from the Courts of Appeals to evaluate the commission's recommendations regarding the removal or retirement of judges.

Additionally, the resolution outlines the procedures for handling complaints against judges, including the commission's authority to issue admonitions or recommend formal proceedings. It specifies the terms of office for commissioners and introduces a temporary provision that sets the effective date of the amendment to January 1, 2026, while also detailing the transition for current commissioners. The proposed amendment will be submitted to voters for approval in the election scheduled for November 4, 2025.