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Statewide Amendment 13 - AGAINST
proposition
Texas Increase Mandatory Retirement Age for State Judges Amendment
(HJR 107): Increasing the mandatory age of retirement for state justices and judges.
Assertions
MCTP Position: Source 
Submitted by john wertz on 2023-10-01 19:15:36
AGAINST
Mandatory can be a type of effective term limit
Major Issues
Texas Scorecard has consolidated the recommendations for voting on the upcoming state constitutional amendments.October 7, 2023
Mark Ramsey 2023 Amendments Analysis - AGAINST
Democrat bill. As a long term “term limits” advocate, longer terms are not a good idea. Let them retire as the Constitution specifies.
JoAnn Fleming's "GRASSROOTS AMERICA We The People" '
"Voters, beware! You are being used to grow government! Here’s how."
Current Revolt
They actually want more dementia judges. It’s bad enough that dementia patients are running DC; do you want them controlling Texas too? VERDICT: LOL
MCRP Position
This one is definitely a subjective call on the part of the voter. Age has become a huge factor in political discussions. Over the past few years, we have seen how the aging of influential and powerful senators, representatives, and even the president has come to the forefront of the news. Judges and their decisions can have long-lasting and far-reaching consequences for society.
There may be some advantages as pointed out in the Texas Legislative Council Analysis Report:
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Because people are living and working longer than in decades past, it is appropriate to allow judges and justices to serve beyond the current mandatory retirement age of 75.
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Increasing the mandatory retirement age for judges and justices will allow experienced and competent public servants who are willing to continue to serve.
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Allowing judges and justices to serve longer could decrease turnover and ensure a more predictable and stable judicial system.
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Since judges and justices in Texas are elected, any issues with the performance of a particular judge or justice can be addressed by the electorate.
This amendment was HJR 107 from the regular legislative session.
Recommendation: Given the recent decline in the health and cognitive abilities of prominent officials, do the potential advantages outweigh the potential disadvantages? The voter will have to decide.
