* A judge or judicial candidate shall not make statements that indicate an opinion on any issue that may be subject to judicial interpretation by the office which is being sought or held, except that discussion of an individual's judicial philosophy is appropriate if conducted in a manner which does not suggest to a reasonable person a probable decision on any particular case. Code of Judicial Conduct Canon 5 (1).

* A judge or judicial candidate shall not authorize the public use of his or her name endorsing another candidate for any public office, except that either may indicate support for a political party. A judge or judicial candidate may attend political events and express his or her views on political matters in accordance with this Canon and Canon 3B (10). Code of Judicial Conduct Canon 5 (3).

* A judge shall abstain from public comment about a pending or impending proceeding which may come before the judge's court in a manner which suggests to a reasonable person the judge's probable decision on any particular case. Code of Judicial Conduct Canon 3B (10) [First sentence].

Any lawyer violating Canon 5 "or other relevant provisions of this Code" is subject to discipline by the State Bar.

* A lawyer shall not make a statement that the lawyer knows to be false or with reckless disregard as to its truth or falsity concerning the qualifications or integrity of a judge, adjudicatory official or public legal officer, or of a candidate for election or appointment to judicial or legal office. DR 8.02(a)

* A lawyer who is a candidate for judicial office shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct. DR 8.02(b)

* A lawyer who is a candidate for an elective public office shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Texas Election Code. DR 8.02(c)

* A lawyer shall not engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation. DR 8.04(a)(3)

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