January 20, 2014 (Austin)—The Texas Civil Justice League Political Action Committee (TCJL PAC) today endorsed a slate of candidates for election to the Texas Supreme Court for the March 4 Republican primary. Judicial endorsements for this November’s general election will be determined this fall. The list of endorsed candidates is as follows:
Nathan Hecht*(R), Texas Supreme Court, Chief Justice
Jeff Brown*(R), Texas Supreme Court, Place 6
Jeffrey S. Boyd*(R), Texas Supreme Court, Place 7
Phil Johnson*(R), Texas Supreme Court, Place 8
*incumbent
“One of TCJL PAC’s primary functions is to educate voters about the importance of judicial elections and to offer recommendations for experienced and well-qualified candidates for judicial office,” said Red McCombs, TCJL PAC Chairman. “We believe that this slate of candidates represents a distinguished group of jurists who will serve the judicial system and the people of this state with dedication, honor, and integrity.”
Formed in 1986, the TCJL PAC supports statewide, legislative, and judicial candidates, regardless of party affiliation, who are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and efficient Texas civil justice system. It has more than 5,000 members in Texas.
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Political advertising paid by Texas Civil Justice League PAC, Carol Sims, Treasurer, 400 West 15th St., Suite 1400, Austin TX 78701.