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, while five members will be citizens appointed by the Governor. Additionally, the resolution establishes qualifications for commission members, including residency requirements and restrictions on holding certain judicial positions concurrently.

Furthermore, the resolution outlines the commission's powers to investigate judicial misconduct and impose disciplinary actions, including public admonitions, reprimands, or formal hearings. It also allows for the suspension of judges pending the outcome of misconduct charges. The amendment is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and will be presented to voters for approval in an election scheduled for November 4, 2025. A temporary provision ensures that current commissioners will remain in office under the previous law until new appointments are made.