The Selection of Judges in Texas: Analysis of the Current System and of the Principal Reform Options
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2017
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James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy
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During the 85th Legislative Session, Texas lawmakers have the opportunity to enact reforms to the current process by which the state selects its judges—in partisan elections in combination with a straight-ticket voting option. Political science fellow Mark P. Jones analyzes four reform options and their respective advantages and disadvantages.
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Jones, Mark P.. "The Selection of Judges in Texas: Analysis of the Current System and of the Principal Reform Options." (2017) James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy: http://www.bakerinstitute.org/research/selection-judges-texas/.