The commission found that Jenevein's actions in holding the news conference and sending the e-mails
constituted willful violation of the state's Code of Judicial Conduct, as prohibited by Article 5, § 1 - a (6) A of the Texas Constitution.
«The record demonstrates that respondent disclosed confidential information regarding collective negotiations under the Taylor Law, which he gained in the course of his participation as a board member in executive session,» Elia wrote, «and that his disclosures
constituted a willful violation of law warranting his removal from office...»
A
violation of this statute is considered a noncriminal traffic infraction, however if there is a personal injury or
willful violation of the statutory requirements, it
constitutes a third degree felony; and, if the crash results in a death or a
willful violation of the statutory requirements, it
constitutes a first degree felony, which carries a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of two years.