Texas House Bill HB1876

Texas 2021 - 87th Regular

Caption

Relating to the annual base salaries of state judges and justices.

Impact

The bill would affect existing statutes related to judicial compensation. By establishing a clear method for calculating the salaries based on the Consumer Price Index and other benchmarks, HB1876 aims to provide a more stable financial outlook for the judiciary. This could lead to more predictable funding needs in the state budget and potentially affect how future appropriations for judicial salaries are structured. The bill is designed to ensure that judicial remuneration keeps pace with inflation, reflecting the rising cost of living.

Summary

House Bill 1876 seeks to amend and clarify the provisions governing the annual base salaries for state judges and justices in Texas. The bill stipulates that judges of various court levels, including district judges and justices of the supreme court, are entitled to a salary that is calculated as a percentage of set state salaries. Specifically, it proposes to establish a formula for determining these salaries based on the state base salary for supreme court justices, while also ensuring that the combined earnings from all sources do not exceed certain limits.