Criminal District Judge, 180th 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:
- Tami C. Pierce(Republican)
- Stephanie Morales(Democrat)
CANDIDATE QUESTIONS
Accountability
What will you do to promote the just, prompt, and affordable resolution of cases that come before your court?
Bail
In setting bail amounts, how will you balance Texas’s constitutionally mandated bail requirements with other conditions of release including minimizing any public safety threat the defendant may present to the community? Please discuss both first time and repeat offenders.
