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, with the requirement that they are at least 30 years old and not currently holding a public office. The resolution also establishes new qualifications for commission members and outlines the process for their appointment and terms.

Furthermore, the resolution expands the commission's powers to include issuing public admonitions, reprimands, and formal hearings regarding judicial misconduct. It allows the commission to recommend suspensions of judges pending investigations and provides a framework for the Supreme Court to act on these recommendations. 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 continue under the previous law until new appointments are made.