Private Reprimand and Order of Additional Education of a Justice of the Peace (08/20/01)
08/20/2001
The judge allowed his name to appear as a supporter on various candidates' campaign literature. In addition, the judge told a newspaper reporter that he supported a specific candidate. Additionally, the judge was unfamiliar with the law relating to contempt procedures. [Violation of Canons 2A, 2B, 3B(2) and 5(3) of the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct and Article V, Section 1-a(6)A of the Texas Constitution.] Private Reprimand and Order of Additional Education of a Justice of the Peace (08/20/01)
