Justices of the Texas Supreme Court serve a six-year term. The Texas Supreme Court is the court of last resort for civil matters in Texas. This court includes a chief justice and eight justices, each of which is elected by voters of the entire state. This court issues final decisions on civil and juvenile appeals, issues certain orders to governmental officials to act and individuals to appear before the court, and has jurisdiction over orders or judgments of trial courts if the Texas Supreme Court determines them important to the Texas legal system. The current annual salary range is $168,000 to $201,600.
Questions sent out to all candidates:
Stream the Repubican Primary Voters Guide
2024 March Primary Candidates
PLACE 4-John Devine (no response received)
PLACE 4-Brian Walker(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?
Other Issues: What issues do you believe will be the most pressing for the Texas Supreme Court?
