Welcome!
Thank you for your interest in my campaign for the 3rd Court of Appeals.
The 3rd Court of Appeals is an appellate court responsible for reviewing decisions of criminal and civil trial courts throughout the 24 counties it serves. For more information on the 3rd Court of Appeals, its jurisdiction, and the counties it serves, please click here. If you are already familiar with my campaign and want to know what you can do NOW to help, please click here.
I am the only candidate in this race with any judicial experience. As a former District Court Judge and Justice of the Peace, I presided over thousands of civil, criminal juvenile and administrative cases. While the facts of these cases have differed greatly, I have always been guided by principles firmly rooted in the U. S. Constitution and Texas Law. I endeavored to strictly apply those laws to the unique facts of each case. To this day, I remain committed to assuring that each case is considered under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Texas, and to never legislate from the bench. For more information about my experience and qualifications, please click here.
If given the opportunity to serve as Justice for the 3rd Court of Appeals, I will utilize all of my experiences and will continue my commitment to preserve the integrity of the Texas Judiciary. I will be guided, as I have in my past experience as Judge, by the Constitution and Laws of this country and this great State. I ask for your vote and I promise, I will work every day to continue to earn your support.
Melissa
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Austin Apartment Association |
Austin Police Association |
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Congressman John R. Carter |
Congressman Lamar Smith |
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Attorney General Greg Abbott |
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