Civil District Judge, 157th Judicial District
District courts are trial courts of general jurisdiction of Texas. They have original jurisdiction in felony criminal cases, divorce cases, cases involving title to land, election contest cases, civil matters in which the amount of money or damages involved is $200 or more, and any matters in which jurisdiction is not placed in another trial court. The courts may specialize in civil, criminal, juvenile, or family law matters. Four-year term.
CANDIDATES:
- Gerald Fowler(Republican)
- Tanya Garrison(Democrat)
CANDIDATE QUESTIONS
Accountability
What will you do to promote the just, prompt, and affordable resolution of civil cases that come before your court?
Court System
What specific actions would you take to ensure the timely resolution of cases while maintaining fairness for all parties?
