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Tex. Code Jud. Conduct Preamble
Preamble
Our legal system is based on the principle that an independent, fair and competent judiciary
will interpret and apply the laws that govern us. The role of the judiciary is central to American
concepts of justice and the rule of law. Intrinsic to all sections of this Code of Judicial
Conduct are the precepts that judges, individually and collectively, must respect and honor the
judicial office as a public trust and strive to enhance and maintain confidence in our legal system.
The judge is an arbiter of facts and law for the resolution of disputes and a highly visible
symbol of government under the rule of law.
The Code of Judicial Conduct is not intended as an exhaustive guide for the conduct of
judges. They should also be governed in their judicial and personal conduct by general ethical
standards. The Code is intended, however, to state basic standards which should govern the
conduct of all judges and to provide guidance to assist judges in establishing and maintaining
high standards of judicial and personal conduct.
Provenance
- Source
- txcourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
- Content hash
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