| Vote Recommendation | Economic Freedom | Property Rights | Personal Responsibility | Limited Government | Individual Liberty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral |
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing additional powers to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct with respect to candidates for judicial office.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated, other than the cost of publication.
The cost to the state for publication of the resolution is $178,333.
HJR 165 would submit a constitutional amendment to voters that would expand the authority of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, permitting them to accept complaints, conduct investigations, and take any other action for a candidate for judicial office in the same manner that they are currently authorized to with an officeholder.
Texas Action is neutral on HJR 165 as it does not significantly affect any of our Liberty Principles.