Hays County District Judge, 428th Judicial District
Hays County, Texas
My vote power: High
What does this office do?
- Deciding trials in the county
- Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
- Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
Candidates:
Democratic
Career prosecutor with about 15 years in the courtroom, including felony cases and crimes against women and children. She says criminal cases need individual attention, with rehabilitation for some defendants and firmer consequences for others.
Republican
Board-certified criminal appeals lawyer who works for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and is a former Harris County prosecutor. He says judges should decide cases on evidence and law, and give jailed defendants priority on the court calendar.
Sources: hayscountytx.gov · sos.texas.gov