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?
Other Issues: What issues do you believe will be the most pressing for the Texas Supreme Court?
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Randy Sarosdy
I have 30 years of civil trial and appellate experience and 15 years of experience teaching judges throughout Texas. I am a hard worker, good listener and strive to understand both sides of any issue.
www.randyforjudge.org
I have subscribed to the Code of Fair Campaign Practices, and any campaign donations that I receive will be reported on a campaign finance report. If elected, I will never base a decision on a campaign donation but will apply the law fairly and impartially, without political influence or partisan consideration, and do my best to ensure that all parties are treated equally under the law.
The courts are sometimes referred to as the "third" branch of government, but they are in fact an independent and co-equal branch with the executive and legislative branches. It is imperative to the functioning of a healthy democracy that courts continue to serve this vital role as an independent and effective arbiter and guardian of fundamental rights.
First, it is important to provide better resources to self-represented litigants as the Justice Court Training Center has done for persons appearing in Justice Court. Second, we need to make sure persons are able to readily locate counsel through the Texas Bar or Legal Aid Services. Third, we need to continue to support the good work of the Texas Bar Foundation and the Indigent Defense Commission.
I believe the most pressing issues for the Texas Supreme Court currently relate to ensuring that the fundamental rights of Texans as guaranteed by the Texas and U.S. Constitutions are fully protected and safeguarded. I also believe the Texas Supreme Court must be vigilant in ensuring the preservation of our democratic institutions, many of which have recently come under attack.
