The most important role in disciplining judges is now played by the
A) Texas attorney general's office.
B) legislative "address" or impeachment process.
C) threat of defeat at the next election cycle.
D) Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct.

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The Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct is responsible for disciplining judges in Texas. They investigate complaints against judges and can recommend disciplinary action, including removal from office. The attorney general's office may assist in the investigation or prosecution of a judge, but the Commission is the primary body responsible for disciplining judges. The legislative impeachment process is another means of removing a judge from office, but it is a lengthy process and is not typically used for minor disciplinary matters. The threat of defeat at the next election cycle is not a formal means of disciplining judges and does not have any direct impact on their behavior on the bench.

The Most Important Role in Disciplining Judges Is Now Played