Qualifications
What training, experience, and characteristics qualify you for this position?
I’ve been a Texas Supreme Court Justice since January 2025. I previously served as Assistant Solicitor General and as the Governor’s General Counsel, and attended Harvard Law School.
Ethics
How will you ensure your rulings remain impartial and free from both political pressure and the interests of your campaign donors?
I take my judicial oath seriously and will always remain committed to saying what the law is, not what I might like it to be. Every litigant who comes before our Court is entitled to fair and impartial consideration of their arguments, without respect to who’s making them.
Equity
What barriers prevent Texans from accessing the court system, and what can courts do to reduce those barriers?
The Texas Supreme Court has been a leader in narrowing the justice gap, as seen in the fundraising and volunteerism efforts of our Access to Justice Commission. And by making judicial proceedings more efficient through our rulemaking function, the Court can reduce the costs of accessing the court system.
Issues
What do you see as the most pressing challenge facing the courts today, and how would you propose addressing it?
Judges at every level face security threats that are corrosive to the rule of law. To address that risk, adequate funding must be given to the law-enforcement officers at DPS who keep us safe.
Philosophy
What qualities are most critical for a judge to possess for fair administration of justice?
A good judge must have the courage to make an unpopular decision when that’s what the law requires; the humility to understand that the judiciary plays an important but limited role in our system of government; and the work ethic to ensure that careful consideration is given to every party in every case.
