Civil District Court Judge, District 189
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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Vance Christopher
(Rep)
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Tamika "Tami" Craft
(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 go to the courthouse every day. I will work every day. I will hold hearings for those who want them. I will try cases and I will rule timely. I will treat all parties and their lawyers with courtesy and fairness. I will base my rulings on the law, the facts, and common sense.
I will set docket control orders in place and I will apply them fairly and reasonably to assure resolution on the merits as much as possible. As stated above, I will work every day and consistently apply the law as it is written. And I will rule, and do so in a timely fashion. I know what lawyers and clients go through in the litigation process and in the courtroom based on my 40-plus years of trial practice. To the best of my ability I intend to put that experience to good use for the citizens of Harris County.
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