TexasSenate honors retiring appeals court chief justice with official copy
The Texas Senate adopted a resolution congratulating James T. Worthen on his retirement and directing that he receive an official copy.
What it does
The Texas Senate congratulates James T. Worthen on retiring as chief justice of the Twelfth Court of Appeals and directs that he receive an official copy.
Argument forAn official copy could give Worthen a lasting record of the Senate’s thanks as he retires after many years on the court.
Argument againstThe resolution may provide recognition without practical help for Worthen after retirement.
More detail
The Senate congratulates Worthen on his retirement and directs that an official copy be prepared for him. The recognition concerns James T. Worthen's retirement as chief justice of the Twelfth Court of Appeals in Tyler. Worthen's retirement as chief justice is scheduled for December 31, 2026.
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- Introduced
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Looking ahead
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History
- 2025
- Sep 4Reported enrolledLatest
- Sep 4Vote recorded in Journal
- Sep 4Read & adoptedAdopted
- Sep 3Received by the Secretary of the SenateIntroduced