Texas Voters Support Retirement Benefits for Judges and Teachers

Texas voters rejected Proposition 13, a constitutional amendment that would have increased the retirement age for judges from 75 to 79. Supporters argued that longer-serving judges bring valuable experience, but over 60% of voters disagreed. As a result, some high-level judges, including Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht, will be forced to retire in the coming years. The failure of the amendment raises questions about the age of elected officials, which may be a topic of consideration in the upcoming presidential race.