The Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct has concluded that Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra should be “publicly admonished” and ordered to obtain two hours of additional education with a mentor on “social media and the judiciary.”
According to an official TSCJC document, Becerra posted about several businesses to his judicial social media accounts, including Gil’s Broiler & The Manske Roll Bakery, which he owns. The commission constituted the posts as advertisements. They said he also promoted the “Classic Rides on El Camino Real” car show through judicial accounts while allowing the use of his title and courthouse resources in connection with the event.
The original complaint was filed with the Commission on Judicial Conduct by John D. Ferrera with The Hawk’s Eye – Consulting & News, a San Antonio-based digital, for-profit news and consulting outlet, which states on its website that it focuses on government transparency and accountability.
