Justice, Court of Appeals, Democrat

There are 14 Courts of Appeals in Texas located in 14 cities throughout the state. Each of these courts includes a Chief Justice and at least two other Justices. These courts hear appeals on civil and criminal cases from lower courts in their districts. The justices serve a six-year term, and the current annual salary ranges from $154,000 to $187,800.

Questions sent out to all candidates:

Stream the Democratic Primary Voters Guide

2024 March Primary Candidates

1st Court-Place 2-Gordon Goodman

1st Court-Place 2-Brendetta Scott

1st Court-Place 8-Ysidra 'Sissy' Kyles

1st Court-Place 8-Richard Hightower

1st Court-Place 9-Amber Boyd-Cora

1st Court-Place 9-Peter Kelly

14th Court-Place 3-Chuck Silverman

14th Court-Place 3-Velda Renita Faulkner

14th Court-Place 3-Mark Ritchie

14th Court-Place 3-Jerry Zimmerer

14th Court-Place 4-Derek Obialo

14th Court-Place 4-Charles Spain

14th Court-Place 6-Meagan Hassan

14th Court-Place 6-Sara Padua Cordúa (no response received)

Qualifications: What training, experience and characteristics qualify you for this position?

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/or review lower court decisions?

Separation of Powers: What is your view of the role of courts relative to the other branches of government?

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

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