Gov. Greg Abbott has his third opportunity to appoint a judge to the state’s highest civil court. His first two picks were white men.
Elsa Alcala
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State Government
In Texas Republican judicial primaries, do Hispanic-sounding surnames spell loss?
Hispanics rarely win seats on Texas’ two highest courts. Some experts blame the “surname challenge.”
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Criminal Justice
2015 Tribune Festival: Audio From the Justice Track
The Justice track at the 2015 Texas Tribune Festival featured panel discussions on criminal justice reform, the Legislature, open carry, and gay rights and states’ rights. There was also a conversation with several Texas Court of Criminal Appeals judges.
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Updated: The 2012 Holdouts List
Some are waiting to see what the courts will do. Others want to see if any opponents surface. Regardless, with six days to go until the filing deadline, how many incumbents haven’t filed yet? A whole bunch.
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Criminal Justice
It’s “Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Vote” at Election Time
Voters choose dozens of important state officials without knowing a thing about them. So they rely on other cues — like political affiliations, pleasing names and who knows what else.