The judge issued an evidentiary search warrant without proper authority; set a civil action for trial prior to the defendant’s answer date; conducted an independent investigation into the merits of...
The judge allowed a difficult relationship with a former employee to improperly influence the judge’s judgment and conduct. The judge’s lack of judgment manifested itself in the unreasonable refus...
The judge wrote a letter on behalf of a defendant and his family. The judge’s actions in the matter were inconsistent with the proper performance of the judge’s duties. [Violation of Canon 2B of ...
The judge issued a Magistrate’s Emergency Protective Order without the proper authority. [Violation of Canons 2A and 3B(2) of the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct.] Private Order of Additional Educa...
The judge’s letter on behalf of a party in a civil matter constituted an improper use of the judge’s judicial position in an effort to influence another judge’s judicial position and obtain favorab...
The judge failed to be patient, dignified and courteous in his dealings with courthouse security personnel. Additionally, the judge went beyond his authority in threatening to hold security person...
The judge erred in holding a defendant in direct contempt for failure to comply with her order. [Violation of Canons 2A and 3B(2) of the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct.] Private Order of Educatio...
The judge sponsored an “event” barbecue for law enforcement and used a sub-courthouse as the site for the event, which conveyed the impression that law enforcement officers were in a special positi...
