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MATTER OF BATES

No. B-6451.

555 S.W.2d 420 (1977)

In the Matter of Garth C. BATES, Judge, 174th Judicial District Court.

Supreme Court of Texas.

July 11, 1977.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John L. Hill, Atty. Gen., Max Flusche, Asst. Atty. Gen., Austin, for Judicial Qualifications Commission.

Wade, Rasmus & Washington, Craig Washington, Houston, for Garth C. Bates.

GREENHILL, Chief Justice.

The Judicial Qualifications Commission of Texas instituted this proceeding and has recommended the removal of Garth C. Bates, Judge of the 174th District Court of Harris County. The proceedings were instituted following the arrest of Judge Bates and his subsequent indictment on criminal charges of bribery.

Section 1-a(6) of Art. V of the Texas Constitution provides for the censure or removal of any judge for these reasons:

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