Representative Craig Eiland (D-Galveston) announced in a personal privilege speech on the House floor last night that he will not seek re-election. “I’m not saying I’m not going to try and come back,” Eiland said, and stated it was time for him to be a good husband, a good father and a good … [Read more...]
George P. Bush running for Texas land commissioner
March 13, 2013
George Prescott Bush filed the official paperwork Tuesday to run for Texas land commissioner next year, hoping to use a little-known but powerful post to continue his family's political dynasty in one of the country's most-conservative states. A Spanish-speaking attorney and consultant based in … [Read more...]
Supreme Court of Texas – Oath of Office
January 11, 2013
The investiture ceremony for new Justices Jeff Boyd and John Devine will be held in the House Chamber on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 2:00p. Justices Nathan Hecht and Don Willett will also be sworn in for their new terms. … [Read more...]
COMPLETE RESULTS OF THE 2012 TEXAS GENERAL ELECTION
November 16, 2012
https://team1.sos.state.tx.us/enr/results/nov06_164.htm … [Read more...]
Puryear, Rose, Field, Pemberton Earn Justice League Backing
October 26, 2012
3rd Court of Appeals Election is Crucial to Texas Voters Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – “One of our primary efforts is to educate voters about the importance of judicial elections, and offer recommendations for the most experienced and well-qualified candidates in judicial races,” … [Read more...]
Early Voting Totals in 15 Largest Counties
October 26, 2012
Early voting through day 3 in the 15 most populous counties is up slightly from 2008, with 10.75% of registered voters in those counties already voting this cycle, as compared to 10.23% in 2008. 2010, a gubernatorial year rather than a presidential year, showed only 5.22% early vote through day … [Read more...]
TCJL PAC 2012 General Election Judicial Endorsements
October 9, 2012
October 9, 2012 (Austin)—The Texas Civil Justice League Political Action Committee (TCJL PAC) today endorsed a slate of judicial candidates for the upcoming November 6 general election. See Endorsements & Press http://tcjlpac.com/endorsements-press-2/ … [Read more...]
18 Reasons Dallas Morning News Recommends Justice Jim Moseley for re-election to the 5th Court of Appeals
September 25, 2012
September 2012 There are 18 reasons to re-elect Republican Jim Moseley as a justice on the six-county 5th Court of Appeals. One would be the strong grades he typically receives in the biennial Dallas Bar Association’s judicial evaluation polls. A second would be the decision by the Committee … [Read more...]
Justice Dale Wainwright Resigns Effective 9-30-12
September 19, 2012
Texas Supreme Court Advisory Contact: Osler McCarthy, staff attorney/public information, 512.463.1441 or click for email Wednesday, September 19, 2012 JUSTICE WAINWRIGHT TO LEAVE COURT AT END OF THE MONTH Texas Supreme Court Justice Dale Wainwright announced his resignation from the Court … [Read more...]
UPDATE: New PAC intends to exceed judicial campaign limits against Third Court Republicans
August 28, 2012
A new political action committee, the Judicial Fairness Fund, has been formed and has notified the Ethics Commission that they plan to exceed the limits provided in the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act against the incumbent Republican 3rd Court justices on the ballot in November and one Republican … [Read more...]