Civil District Court Judge, District 157
District courts are trial courts of general jurisdiction of Texas. They have original jurisdiction in felony criminal cases, divorce cases, cases involving title to land, election contest cases, civil matters in which the amount of money or damages involved is $200 or more, and any matters in which jurisdiction is not placed in another trial court. The courts may specialize in civil, criminal, juvenile, or family law matters. Four-year term.
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Gerald Fowler
(Rep)
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Tanya Garrison
(Dem)
What will you do to promote the just, prompt, and affordable resolution of civil cases that come before your court?
What specific actions would you take to ensure the timely resolution of cases while maintaining fairness for all parties?
I will establish an accelerated docket, by agreement of the parties, for cases that do not require extensive discovery. This will allow cases that do not need extensive pretrial activities to be resolved quickly and efficiently.
Fairness to the parties is the result of an evenhanded application of the law, and the rules of civil procedure. I believe a judge's role in court is similar to an umpire. If they are doing their job well, they are hardly noticed.
I will manage every case with fairness, efficiency, and respect for the parties. I will encourage early case management and promote meaningful settlement discussions, while ensuring every litigant has a full opportunity to exercise due process. I will issue clear and timely rulings, minimize unnecessary delay and expense, and move cases toward resolution.
Open and frequent oral hearing dockets, frequent use of pretrial conferences, and quickly disposing motions.
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