Democrat

I am committed to administering justice fairly, efficiently, and impartially. Delay in a felony court is measured in jobs lost, memories faded, and time spent in jail awaiting trial. Victims and their families deserve resolution, not repeated resets. I will actively manage my docket by holding firm trial settings, insisting on timely Article 39.14 discovery so cases are not reset over evidence that should already have been disclosed, issuing prompt rulings, and communicating clearly with counsel. Efficiency must never come at the expense of due process or a party’s right to be heard. Every case deserves individualized consideration, and every decision will rest on the facts, the law, and the Texas and United States Constitutions.

I will make individualized bail decisions consistent with the Texas Constitution and Articles 17.15, 17.022, and 17.028 — never a fixed schedule. After reviewing the public safety report, I will weigh the nature of the offense, criminal history, risk of flight, community ties, ability to make bail, and the safety of victims, law enforcement, and the public, imposing the least restrictive conditions that reasonably ensure appearance and safety. Bail must be sufficient, but never an instrument of oppression. For first-time offenders, conditions of release may well suffice. Repeat offenders, bond violators, and those posing a significant public safety risk may warrant restrictive conditions, higher bond, or denial where the law allows.