Relating to the discipline of judges by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, notice of certain reprimands, judicial compensation and related retirement benefits, and the reporting of certain judicial transparency information; authorizing an administrative penalty.

HB 1761 clarifies standards for disciplining Texas judges by expanding the definition of misconduct to include specific actions like failing to meet court deadlines, violating penal statutes, or not cooperating with the judicial conduct commission. It requires the State Commission on Judicial Conduct to maintain detailed complaint files, including complainant information, documentation, and reasons for closing cases without action. The bill also creates new penalties for false complaints, allowing the commission to impose administrative fines of up to $500 for a first false complaint and $2,500 for a second. These changes aim to improve transparency and accountability in judicial conduct proceedings.