Brad Hart

Qualifications: What characteristics and experience qualify you to serve as a justice?

I have been an actual, award winning, practicing trial court attorney for over 21 years. Additionally, I was an award winning district court judge for 6 years.

Ethics: Since judicial candidates solicit donations and raise money to be elected, how can voters be assured that campaign donations will not impact how judges interpret the law and review lower court decisions?

Throughout my career as a public servant, it has been one of my top priorities to exhibit the highest level of ethics and fairness in applying the law. Having previously been a district court judge for 6 years, with tremendous support from both sides of the bar, I understand what it takes. Regardless of campaign donations, I have demonstrated that dedication to the rule of law and NOT to money.

Judicial Elections: How would the administration of justice be impacted if judges ran in nonpartisan races?

A lot of excellent judges are no longer judges because of that letter instead of actual qualifications. The same can be said the other way around too. Losing good judges does not have a positive impact on the administration of justice. I think parties to cases, both sides, waiting endlessly for resolution would agree.

Equity: What can be done to improve access to justice for all, including persons or groups who may be underserved?

All should have equal access to an impartial justice system. Having judges who are dedicated to this as well as the actual rule of law, that is predictable, as opposed to just picking who you want to win, helps. Private sector and nonprofit organizations should be encouraged to be involved with providing access to the underserved.

Court System: What effect will the new business court and statewide court of appeals have on the administration of justice in Texas?

Having justices and judges who can specialize in the specific areas that will come before them improves the administration of justice, hopefully for all involved.