The proposed joint resolution seeks to amend the Texas Constitution to modify the membership structure of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct and enhance the commission's authority, along with that of the Texas Supreme Court, to impose sanctions on judges and justices for judicial misconduct. The amendment reduces the number of commission members from thirteen to nine, specifying that four members must be current or former judges, appointed by the Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals with Senate consent. Additionally, five citizen members will be appointed by the Governor, also with Senate consent, and must meet certain qualifications, including age and residency requirements.

The resolution also outlines the commission's powers to investigate judicial misconduct and impose disciplinary actions, including public admonitions, reprimands, or formal hearings. It allows for the suspension of judges pending the outcome of misconduct charges and establishes a temporary provision for the transition to the new commission structure, which will take effect on January 1, 2026. 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 commission's composition and authority.