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 Jun. 5, 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 33.0032
Conflict of Interest 33.032
Confidentiality of Papers, Records, and Proceedings 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
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 33.004’s source at texas​.gov