Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 71.040. Centers of Excellence

(a) The council by rule shall develop a centers of excellence program to identify, support, and recognize justices and judges who excel in serving their communities and in representing the judiciary.  In awarding a center of excellence recognition to a justice or judge, the council must consider:

(b) A justice or judge of an appellate court, district court, statutory county court, statutory probate court, county court, justice court, or municipal court is eligible for recognition as a center of excellence and may apply for recognition on a form and in the manner prescribed by the council.