Tex. Gov't Code Section 33.004
Compensation and Expenses of Commission Members, Special Masters, and Other Employees


(a)

A member of the commission serves without compensation for services, but is entitled to reimbursement for expenses as provided by this section.

(b)

A special master who is an active district judge or justice of the court of appeals is entitled to a per diem of $25 for each day or part of a day that the person spends in the performance of the duties of special master. The per diem is in addition to other compensation and expenses authorized by law.

(c)

A special master who is a retired judge of a district court or the court of criminal appeals or a retired justice of a court of appeals or the supreme court is entitled to compensation in the same manner as provided by Section 74.061 (Compensation While Assigned). For purposes of this subsection, the term “court” in Section 74.061 (Compensation While Assigned)(c) means the district court in the county in which formal proceedings are heard by the special master.

(d)

A member or employee of the commission, special counsel, or any other person appointed by the commission to assist the commission in performing the duties of the commission, or a special master is entitled to necessary expenses for travel, board, and lodging incurred in the performance of official duties.

(e)

Payment shall be made under this section on certificates of approval by the commission.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 917, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 807 (S.B. 1439), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 807 (S.B. 1439), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.

Source: Section 33.004 — Compensation and Expenses of Commission Members, Special Masters, and Other Employees, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­33.­htm#33.­004 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

33.001
Definitions
33.002
Commission
33.003
Sunset Provision
33.004
Compensation and Expenses of Commission Members, Special Masters, and Other Employees
33.005
Annual Report
33.006
Immunity from Liability
33.007
Distribution of Materials to Judges and the Public
33.008
Judicial Misconduct Information
33.021
General Powers of Commission
33.022
Investigations and Formal Proceedings
33.023
Physical or Mental Incapacity of Judge
33.024
Oaths and Subpoenas
33.025
Enforcement of Subpoena
33.026
Witness Immunity
33.027
Discovery
33.028
Process and Orders
33.029
Witnesses’ Expenses
33.030
Assistance to Commission, Special Master, or Special Court of Review
33.031
No Award of Costs
33.032
Confidentiality of Papers, Records, and Proceedings
33.0032
Conflict of Interest
33.033
Notification to Complainant
33.034
Review of Commission Decision
33.035
Reconsideration of Complaint
33.036
Certain Disclosure of Information
33.037
Suspension Pending Appeal
33.038
Automatic Removal
33.039
Review of Commission Operations and Procedural Rules
33.040
Annual Report
33.0041
Removal of Commission Member
33.0042
Requirements for Office or Employment: Information
33.0043
Commission Member Training
33.0044
Division of Responsibility
33.0045
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
33.051
Solicitation or Acceptance of Referral Fees or Gifts by Judge
33.0055
Public Meeting
33.0211
Complaints
33.0212
Report and Recommendations on Filed Complaints
33.0213
Notification of Law Enforcement Agency Investigation
33.0321
Confidentiality of Complainant’s Identity
33.0322
Confidential Information Provided to Sunset Advisory Commission
33.02105
Candidate for Judicial Office

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

§ 33.004’s source at texas​.gov