Tex. Code Jud. Conduct, Canon 1
Upholding the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary
Verbatim from the official edition
Text — As amended by the Supreme Court of Texas through June 12, 2026
An independent and honorable judiciary is indispensable to justice in our society. A judge should participate in establishing, maintaining and enforcing high standards of conduct, and should personally observe those standards so that the integrity and independence of the judiciary is preserved. The provisions of this Code are to be construed and applied to further that objective.
Source of truth
- Edition
- As amended by the Supreme Court of Texas through June 12, 2026
- Official file
- https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1462935/texas-state-code-of-judicial-conduct.pdf (PDF pages 1)
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