Gov. Abbott Orders SD 19 Emergency Special Election
Gov. Abbott Orders SD 19 Emergency Special Election TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME: WHEREAS, the resignation of Senator Carlos Uresti, and its acceptance, has caused a vacancy to exist in Texas State Senate District No. 19, which consists of Brewster,...Criminal Charges Dropped Against Judge Rudy Delgado
Criminal charges dropped against Judge Rudy Delgado EDINBURG — Criminal charges against Judge Rudy Delgado were dismissed this afternoon, five years after his initial arrest. A Nueces County judge made the decision after hearing pretrial motions alleging the...HD52: Chairman Larry Gonzales Resigns from the Texas Legislature
HD52: Chairman Larry Gonzales Resigns from the Texas Legislature I first walked into the Texas State Capitol in 1991, a young, eager intern ready to learn as much as I could and help make Texas the beacon of what good state government should be. Twenty-seven years...TEXAS TRIBUNE: Hard-line Conservatives Lose Big in Texas House Runoffs
TEXAS TRIBUNE: Hard-line Conservatives Lose Big in Texas House Runoffs Most of the seven Texas House Republican primary runoffs fell along familiar ideological fault lines in the Republican Party. The more moderate candidates won in most cases. If most Texas House...Party in Limbo: Democratic Options Limited for Candidacy of Judge Under Indictment
When former state District Judge Rodolfo “Rudy” Delgado announced his retirement and resignation last week, he didn’t address one of the elephants in the room: whether he’ll run for a seat on a state appellate court. His wife and campaign treasurer, Diana Delgado, confirmed Wednesday that her husband’s name was still on the November general election ballot as the…
Democrat Rudy Delgado Must Discontinue His Campaign Immediately
AUSTIN, TX – 93rd District Court Judge, Rodolfo “Rudy” Delgado, announced his retirement and resignation of the bench earlier this week so he could devote his time and energy to assist his defense team. The Democrat judge was indicted by a grand jury on three counts of federal bribery and three counts of violating the federal Travel Act. Resigning from the 93rd Court was the an ethical decision, but he is still the Democrat candidate for the 13th Court of Appeals, District 4. Rodolfo “Rudy” Delgado should have…
Former Rep. Kenneth Sheets Endorses Joe Ruzicka for HD 107
Former Rep. Kenneth Sheets Endorses Joe Ruzicka for HD 107 I wanted you to know first – Kenneth Sheets, the former representative for the 107th district, has officially endorsed my campaign. “I’m honored to endorse Joe Ruzicka for House District 107,” Kenneth...TCJL PAC 2018 Judicial Endorsements
The Texas Civil Justice League Political Action Committee has announced Primary Judicial Endorsements for 2018. TCJL PAC endorsements appear in both text and PDF versions ahead of commencement of early voting for the March 6, 2018 primary.
Trump nominates Andrew S. Oldham to Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Today President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate an eleventh wave of judicial nominees as follows: If confirmed, Mark J. Bennett of Hawaiʻi will serve as a Circuit Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Mark Bennett is a director in the Honolulu firm Starn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher, where he has practiced complex civil and appellate litigation and government relations since joining the firm in 2011. Prior to joining the…
