Justice, Texas Supreme Court: 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 Supreme Court determines them important to the Texas legal system. Current annual salary range: $168,000 to $211,680 Juez, Corte Suprema de Texas: Mandato de seis años. La Corte Suprema de Texas es el tribunal de último recurso para asuntos civiles en Texas. Este Tribunal incluye un Presidente del Tribunal Supremo y ocho Jueces, cada uno de los cuales es elegido por los votantes de todo el estado. Este tribunal emite decisiones finales sobre apelaciones civiles y juveniles; emite ciertas órdenes a los funcionarios gubernamentales para que tomen medidas y los a individuos para que comparezcan ante el tribunal y tiene jurisdicción sobre órdenes o sentencias de los tribunales de primera instancia si la Corte Suprema determina que son importantes para el sistema legal de Texas. Rango salarial anual actual: $168,000 a $211,680 Thẩm Phán, Tối Cao Pháp Viện Texas: Nhiệm kỳ sáu năm. Tối Cao Pháp Viện Texas là tòa chung thẩm đối với các vấn đề dân sự ở Texas. Tòa án này bao gồm một Chánh Thẩm và tám thẩm phán, mỗi thẩm phán đều được bầu bởi cử tri của toàn tiểu bang. Tòa án này đưa ra quyết định cuối cùng về kháng cáo dân sự và kháng cáo của người chưa thành niên; ban hành một số lệnh nhất định yêu cầu các viên chức chính phủ phải thừa hành và các cá nhân phải ra hầu tòa; và có phạm vi quyền hạn quyết định các lệnh hoặc phán quyết của tòa sơ thẩm được Tối Cao Pháp Viện xác định là cần thiết đối với hệ thống pháp luật Texas. Mức lương hàng năm hiện tại: 168.000 USD đến 211,680 USD 德克萨斯州最高法院法官: 任期六年。德克萨斯州最高法院是德克萨斯州民事案件的终审法院。该法院包括一名首席大法官和八名大法官，每名大法官均由全州选民选举产生。 该法院对民事和青少年上诉案件做出最终裁决；向政府官员和个人发出某些出庭命令；如果最高法院认为初审法院的命令或判决对德克萨斯州的法律体系很重要，则对这些命令或判决拥有管辖权。当前年薪范围：16.8万美元至 21.168万美元
I served as Justice on the 1st Court of Appeals. Prior to that, I served in senior positions for DuPont, Conoco, and Occidental. In the community, I served on many school and professional boards.
I have published many articles on ethics for the ABA, the UC Business Law Journal, the Heidelberg Journal of International Law, and the Harvard Public Health Review. My articles emphasize that individuals must not only comply with the law in all matters, but also that they must do the right thing even when the law is silent or ambiguous, and even when doing the right thing is unpopular.
The Texas Supreme Court should be accessible to all citizens. There is an important role to be played by individuals and groups whose interests may be impacted by future rulings, and the court should be receptive and attentive to amicus curiae briefs (i.e., briefs filed by friends of the court).
The justices of every court in Texas swear an oath to uphold and defend the constitution and laws of the State of Texas and the United States. The judicial department of Texas is the third arm of the government, and under the Texas constitution, the separation of powers is explicitly stated. The justices of the Texas Supreme Court must base their decisions on the law and not popular opinions.
Like Justices Holmes and Brandeis, I believe a "common law" approach is the most vital. This was the prevailing judicial philosophy for most of the 20th century and is a form of pragmatism. A more popular judicial philosophy today is "originalism" which proposes to interpret the law as it was understood when first enacted. The "common law" approach acknowledges that the world changes over time.
I am board-certified in civil trial law and personal injury law. In 2021, I was Tex-ABOTA Judge of the Year. As a trial-court judge, I have presided over more than 200 jury and bench trials.
As a trial-court judge, I base my decisions on the facts and the law—not on campaign contributions. If elected to the Supreme Court, that would not change. I strive for predictability and consistency so the parties know what to expect when they come to court. I treat everyone with courtesy and respect, regardless of socio-economic status, political affiliation, or whether they have donated.
The Supreme Court chooses its cases, and should select cases that are important to all Texans—not just the well-resourced. It should also review cases mindful of the constitutionally embedded right to a trial by jury and should respect juries and their verdicts. The Court can adopt rules streamlining access to justice for those with fewer resources, including self-represented litigants.
The persistent attacks on judges—both at the state and federal levels. The judicial branch is a coequal branch of government, and maintaining judicial independence is necessary to sustain our democracy. I would rule based on the law and facts and strive for consistent and fair application of the law without favoring any party.
The Constitution requires every party appearing in Court be treated equally under the law and guarantees a right to a jury trial. My judicial philosophy is simple: apply the law equally to everyone who appears in court and ensure that juries and their verdicts are respected. Consistent and predictable application of the law is what every Texan should expect from our judicial system.
