In what year was the Commission on Judicial Conduct created by a Texas Constitution amendment?

• A. 1975
• B. 1965
• C. 1985
• D. 1995

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is when Texas put in place a formal system to oversee judicial ethics through a constitutional change. In 1965, Texas voters approved a constitutional amendment that established the Commission on Judicial Conduct to handle ethical complaints about judges. This creates an independent body whose job is to investigate alleged misconduct, advise on sanctions, and refer more serious cases to the Supreme Court of Texas. The move reflected a broad effort in the era to strengthen public confidence in the judiciary by codifying ethical standards and providing a clear, state-level mechanism for accountability. The other years listed don’t match that legislative milestone, since they were not the year the constitution was amended to create the commission.