The Hecht Legal Defense Fund
This morning's Austin American-Statesman reports that "the Legislature is considering two bills [House Bill 2725 and Senate Bill 1301] that would erase a $340,000 legal debt owed by Texas Supreme Court Justice Nathan Hecht" because "he challenged an ethics rebuke that stemmed from his support of friend Harriet Miers' 2005 nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court."
In fairness, the bills would allow all judges who successfully challenge ethics charges from the State Commission on Judicial Conduct to recover legal fees from the State. However, the legislation would apply to successful challenges launched since January 2006, including Justice Hecht's.
Update: The Fort Worth Star-Telegram has some very interesting coverage here.
Another Update: Through the Associated Press, Law.com has picked up the story here.
