In a recent vote, Texans have made their voices heard with a resounding no to a proposal that would have raised the mandatory retirement age of judges and justices. Currently, judges in Texas are required to retire at 75. However, a statewide proposition would have increased that age to 79.
Despite the support this proposition had within legal circles, the popular vote confirmed that Texans are not in favour of pushing the retirement cap for judges and justices past the age of 75. The people’s decision signifies a clear demand for maintaining the status quo.
A comprehensive report on the matter is available on Law360.