Private Admonition of a District Court Judge (12/4/20)

12/04/2020

The judge engaged in improper ex parte communications when he proceeded with a hearing on a motion to modify judgment, and invited argument from defendant’s counsel, who made their arguments, despite the absence of plaintiffs or their counsel.  [Violation of Canon 3B(8) of the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct.]  Private Admonition of a District Court Judge.  (12/4/20).