Selection of Judges: How are judges chosen in Texas?
Should judges be chosen by partisan elections, merit elections, or by appointments? Why would you choose that method (at least two sentences)

Texas Supreme Court:

Who is the Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court? Write a brief biography (50-100 words.)
What is his/her political party?
Is the Chief Justice running for reelection in November? Who is his/her opponent? If the Chief Justice is not running for reelection, when was his/her last election campaign and who was his/her opponent?

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals:

Who is the Chief Justice of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals? Write a brief biography (50-100 words.)
What is his/her political party?
Is the Chief Justice running for reelection in November? Who is his/her opponent? If the Chief Justice is not running for reelection, when was his/her last election campaign and who was his/her opponent?

Criminal Justice: What is a challenge you see the State of Texas has with its criminal justice system? How would you suggest that Texas respond to that challenge? (at least 3 sentences)