Education
-Masters in Law (LLM) from the University of Houston Law Center in 2002
--thesis was “Environmental Justice and the Clean Air Act”.
-University of Texas School of Law
Experience
-Child Welfare Director for Protective Services for Harris County, Texas
-adjunct professor teaching business and property law
-judge for the City of Houston Municipal Courts where she handled large volume dockets serving the citizens of Houston
-Adult Protective Services (APS) attorney and then went on to be the InterRegional Managing Attorney for both Adult Protective Services (APS) and Child Protective Services(CPS) for Regions 4,5,6 which covered 13 counties in the Houston area and several other counties spanning from Galveston to Longview, Texas
-State of Texas as a guardianship case manager
-owned her own law firm with a diversified practice in civil litigation, criminal law, family law, environmental, juvenile, mediation, and transactional law
-practiced law across all 13 counties in Region 6, Regions 4, and 5 as the InterRegional Managing Attorney for both Child and Adult Protective Services before becoming the Director
-City of Houston Municipal Court judge
-environmental lawyer in 1993 with a Fortune 500 Oil Company
Associations
member of the Urban Child Welfare League of America, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., American Leadership Forum, and has been a cast member of Night Court
Resume:
Education:
Salutatorian, Grapevine High School, Class of 1986
University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A., 1990, high honors
University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1993
Chief Casenote & Comment Editor, Houston Journal of International Law, 1992-1993
Elected “Most Contributing Editor”, Houston Journal of International Law, 1992-1993
Published, 15 HOUS.J.INT’L LAW 209 (Fall 1992)
Experience:
Equity shareholder at 100+ attorney, nationally recognized law firm
22 years experience handling state and federal appeals
Presented well over 100 oral arguments in state and federal appellate courts, including ten Texas Supreme Court arguments, and argued in all fourteen intermediate Texas appellate courts.
Argued in the Fifth, Tenth, and D.C. federal Circuits
Briefed and/or argued over twenty cases granted in the Texas Supreme Court
Handled appeals on seminal issues important to development of Texas law, including many conservative causes
Board Certified Civil Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1998
Admitted to:
U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Texas
Six U.S. Courts of Appeals
Five United States District Courts
Administrative experience in private practice:
Elected by fellow shareholders to Chamberlain Hrdlicka’s Executive Committee in 2010
Seven years as shareholder in charge of firm’s summer recruiting program
Recognized as Texas Super Lawyer 2005-present
Long-established support for conservative jurists in Harris County
Houston Bar Association (appellate section)
Texas Bar Association (appellate section)
American Bar Association
Fifth Circuit Bar Association
Federal Circuit Bar Association
Federalist Society
2007 Editorial Board, Houston Lawyer Magazine, Houston Bar Association
Adjunct professor, Spring 1996, Legal Writing, University of Houston Law Center
Continuing Legal Education speaker, including:
“101.106 Dilemma,” TexasBar CLE, Suing and Defending Governmental Entities, July 2010
“A Practical Guide for Navigating Alternative Bond Rules,” State Bar of Texas, 21st Annual Advanced Civil Appellate Practice Course, September 6-7, 2007
“Premises Liability and Security Cases”, Personal Injury Law Conference, South Texas College of Law CLE, March 2004
Concealed Handgun License holder
NRA member
Five year service for fundraising events benefitting Sunshine Kids of Houston
Volunteer for Make-A-Wish Foundation at Houston sporting events
Very active in fundraising for the University of Houston Law Center
Eagle Scout, 1982
Member, National Eagle Scout Association
Experienced marathoner/active in local running groups
Resume:
Education: not listed
Experience:
12/87: Hired as Galveston County Assistant Criminal District Attorney - assigned to the Misdemeanor Section.
02/92: Appointed First Assistant Criminal District Attorney. Some responsibilities included helping run and manage the D.A.’s office, supervising 27 attorneys, and trying murder and capital murder cases.
Tried over 65 felony jury cases
Tried 22 murder and capital murder cases.
11/00: Elected at first Judge of the 405th Judicial District Court, Galveston County, Texas.
09/05: Devised and implemented the first S.T.E.P. (Sanctions Toward Effective Probation) Program in Galveston County.
05/07: Graduate Texas College of Judicial Studies
01/08: Elected Chairman of the Drug Court Committee- developed and implemented the first Drug Court in Galveston County, which laid the foundation for the first Veterans Court.
01/01 to 12/12: Presided over 85 civil jury trials and 85 felony criminal jury trials, including over 20 homicide and capital murder cases.
01/01 to 12/12: Presided over more than 7000 felony criminal cases and over more than 4000 civil cases including complex cases involving oil and gas, partnerships, legal malpractice and contracts.
01/13 to present: Senior District Court Judge. Visiting judge assignments in Harris, Galveston, Montgomery and Brazoria Counties. Presided over civil and criminal cases including over 15 capital murder and murder cases.
President O’Connell College Preparatory School Board – June 2009 to Present.
Board Member O’Connell College Preparatory School Board – June 2007 to Present.
Created the first baseball team at Galveston Catholic School grades 6th – 8th.
Coach - Galveston Catholic School baseball team for 3 years.
Coach - Galveston Pony League Baseball team for 2 years.
Coach – Galveston Island Little League teams for 5 years.
Former President of the San Jacinto Neighborhood Association for 6 years.
Founder and advisory board member of Teen Court in Galveston, TX.
Former board of directors and President of Operation D.A.R.E. in Galveston, TX.
Former board of directors for the Women’s Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston, TX.
Former member of the Galveston Jaycees.
Former advisory board member for Boy Scouts Law Explorer Post.
Resume:
Education: none listed
Experience:
a Texas lawyer since 1989. For more than 25 years I have made my living as a practicing litigator. I have presented cases in courtrooms all over the state
business owner since 2003
Resume:
Education:
Bachelor of Business Management Degree from LeTourneau University and a Master Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
2006 graduate of the Texas Constable's Leadership College and a certified police instructor and crime prevention inspector
graduate studies in Criminal Justice Administration at Sam Houston State University
Experience:
League City Police Department in 1977 where he served in patrol, investigations, crime prevention, community outreach and as the Department's public information officer
veteran of the United States Army and recently retired from the United States Navy Reserve
President of the League City Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow
Criminal Justice Advisory Board for College of the Mainland
Resume:
Education:
graduated from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience:
current chairman of the Republican Party of Galveston County, Texas (“GCRP”)
Friendswood City Council Position 6
council liaison to the Friendswood Community and Economic Development Committee
Board of Directors of the Houston-Galveston Area Council
project manager with Nassau Engineering in League City, and is a licensed professional engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas
own commercial warehouse properties
owns and operates Viking PE, which sells industrial engineered equipment
supporting and working with organizations such as crisis pregnancy centers, anti-human trafficking organizations, animal adoption organizations, and reformation efforts in connection with municipal special purpose and management districts
Resume:
Education: none listed
Experience:
owner and CEO of Coastal Solutions Incorporated, a consulting firm specializing in coastal issues
Beach Restoration Inc. from 2002 to 2008, joining the company as Director of Business Development and serving as CEO and President from 2006 to May of 2008
President and CEO of MGA Productions, Inc. of Galveston TX, a company that she incorporated in 1997
23 years experience with major national and international corporations including Cutter Laboratories of Berkley California; National Medical Care, Wortham, Massachusetts and Intracare Home Therapies, Inc. and Meretek Diagnosis, Inc., both of Houston Texas. Marie Robb held numerous positions with these corporations including General Manager, National Director of Sales, Vice President of Marketing and Sales, and CEO
Galveston City Council (2012-2014) where she was a board member on the Houston Galveston Area Council and the City’s representative on the Transportation Policy Committee. She was very active in the Texas Municipal League and the National League of Cities
civic committees and boards including the Galveston County Big Brothers & Big Sisters, the Coastal Windstorm Insurance Coalition, the Texas Shore and Beach Preservation Association, the Women’s Crisis Center, the Galveston Rotary Club, the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership’s Maritime Committee, Holy Family Catholic Parish, Moody Methodist Church, the Krewe of Gambrinus, the Knights of Momus, and many more
Education
-appointment to the US Naval Academy, class of 1973, where he majored in Naval Science and Chinese
Experience
-flying a Twin Otter doing war relief aviation in South Sudan
-aviation career has taken him to many parts of Africa, as well as Panama, Iraq, and Afghanistan
-flying humanitarian missions in Mozambique for two years
-flight instructor
-English teacher, Arabic teacher, bookseller
-discharged as a Conscientious Objector
-childhood he was surrounded by refugees from Palestine and survivors of the Armenian genocide
-dealt with the issues of Israel and Palestine and the region
-spent his childhood mostly in Jordan between the ages of one and fifteen
Accomplishments
fluent in Arabic, Chinese, and Spanish, and can survive in French, Portuguese, and Swahili, and is working hard on Farsi, Luganda, and Tigrinia.
From Thurgood Marshall School:
Graduation Speaker, 2008-09
Faculty Member of the Year, 2002-03
TSU Outstanding Teacher of the Year, 1995-96
CLSA Professor of the Year, 1995-96
TSU Outstanding Teacher of the Year, 1991-92
Third Year Class Favorite Professor, 1991-92
Biography
Professor, Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Houston, TX (1980 - Present)
University of San Diego (1978-1979)
University of Southern California (1972-1974)
Boston Model Cities Program (1969-1972)
Associate, Goulston & Storrs, Boston, MA (1967-1969)
Campaign website: http://www.fisherforcongress.com/Resume:
Education: none listed
Experience:
R. B. Grissom Distributing Company
1999 Boy Scouts of America, Sam Houston Area Council, Liaison to the Board of Directors and Assistant to the Scout Executive/CEO
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is the administrative unit for primary and secondary public education. Agency responsibilities include:
-managing the textbook adoption process;
-overseeing development of the statewide curriculum;
-administering the statewide assessment program;
-administering a data collection system on public school students, staff, and finances;
-rating school districts under the statewide accountability system;
-operating research and information programs;
-monitoring for compliance with federal guidelines; and
-serving as a fiscal agent for the distribution of state and federal funds.[TEA]
Resume:
Education:
Valedictorian from Shamrock ISD
University of North Texas as an Honors' Scholar and summa cum laude with a degree in Political Science with minors in biology, chemistry, and Spanish
medical school at UTHealth
Experience:
student body president. He represented the 36,100 students at UNT, oversaw a $13 million budget, a staff of 7, and served as the chief liaison between the student body and the UNT faculty, staff, administration and Board of Regents
tutor, substitute teacher, and mentor for high school and college students
residency at UTHealth and now specializes in both adult and child/adolescent mental health, with an emphasis in learning disorders, autism-spectrum disorders, and intellectual/pervasive developmental disorders
researcher and teacher focusing on medical student and resident education, diversity in medical education, and under-represented populations
written curriculum for both UTHealth and Baylor College of Medicine specifically related to LGBTQ mental health and diversity in medical education
pursuing a Doctorate of Education from the University of Houston College of Education, developing research related to empathy training and curriculum for medical students and residents
Anatomy & Physiology Lone Star College Anatomy & Physiology
North Virginia Community College
Computer Technology Lone Star College
Honors & Awards
Campus Teacher Of The Year Humble ISD
MERLOT Classics Award for 2016
Who’s Who Teacher
Proud member and contributor to
YouTube EDU program
California State University’s MERLOT
NEA recognized WatchKnowLearn
Open Educational Resources (OER) Commons
Speaker at Texas Computer Education Association
Speaker at Online Learning Consortium (OLC)
Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society for Education
Work For The Government
Developed training and conducted training for the CIA, DEA, FBI and State/Local Law Enforcement
Worked with the Joint Terrorism Task Force, FBI Civil Rights Division, Criminal Investigative Division, Cyber Division, and Behavioral Science Unit to name just a few
Walked away from job with the NSA because of the violations of the 4th Amendment
Graduate background in homeland security and emergency management
Consulted with Intelligence Community on bioweapons
Resume:
Education: not listed
Experience:
practicing anesthesiologist and a partner in US Anesthesia Partners, the largest anesthesiology group in Texas with over 1,100 anesthesia providers
appointed to Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s Inaugural Committee
Texas Society of Anesthesiologists. In 2013, Dr. Oliverson designed SB 978 and worked with legislators in Austin to pass it, meaning that patients would finally be protected from a dangerous loophole in Texas Medical Board regulation of physicians performing anesthesia in office-based settings
small business owner
working with and supporting many community and charitable organizations such as Boy Scouts of America (Dr. Oliverson is an Eagle Scout), Family Life Ministries, and many more
choir member, children’s Sunday school teacher, a lay youth leader, a youth Sunday school teacher, a small group/bible study leader, and more recently, an adult Sunday school teacher
Resume:
Education:
public schools and the University of Houston
Experience:
Founder, Hero and Friends for Veterans
Vice President, Harris County Board of Education
Leader, Cypress Coalition and Tomball Coalition
Republican Leadership Council
Prior Chair, Harris County Republican Finance Comm.
CyFair Chamber and CyFair Republican Women
President, 3 Year - Texas Tea Party Republican Women
Cherry Tree Republicans
Champion Forest Baptist Church
Life Member, Rodeo Houston
Founder, Texans United
Foster Parent
Precinct Chair, Presiding Election Judge and State Convention Delegate
Property Developer and Retail Business Owner
Northwest Houston and Tomball Chambers
Personal Information
- Attorney in private practice
- University of Houston J.D. '11
- University of Houston B.A. '03
- Native Houstonian
- 12 year Montrose resident
- Lives with partner Kellie
Resume:
Education:
Bachelor of Business Administration from Baylor University
Experience:
homeschooling
commercial real estate, Real Estate Broker
children’s Bible study and Sunday school leader, a children’s sports team representative and referee, serving the elderly, and serving on various boards
2015 Volunteer of the Year for the entire Senate District 7
State Republican Executive Committeewoman for Senate District 7 from 2006-2014, as Precinct Chair 22 years, and was appointed to many committees
Texas Tea Party Republican Women, Valoree served as officer, bylaws committee chairman, and parliamentarian
delegate to GOP State Conventions since 1984 and to National Conventions twice
board of Conservative Coalition of Harris County (CCHC) and is founder of Bluesheet, which vets and distributes recommendations on Republican Primary candidates
Education
-none listed
Experience
-reducing the cost and stress of litigation for individuals, businesses, governmental agencies and the taxpayers of Harris County and the State of Texas
-QUADRUPLED the number of jury trials in the 80th and has resolved over 12,000 cases since he took the oath of office
-80th Judicial District Court leads ALL Harris County District Courts (and possibly the entire State of Texas) with 240 Jury trials and 165 non-jury trials=405 total trials
-routine and complex litigation
Challenger: Will Archer
Campaign website: unknown
Resume could not be requested.
Address: 440 Louisiana, Suite 1550 Houston, Texas 77002
Texas Ethics Commission filing:
Education
-graduate of Strake Jesuit, The University of Texas at Austin, and South Texas College of Law
Experience
-judge of 125th since 2008
-chair to the Civil Court Committee on Special Dockets
-Secretary to the Civil Court Board of Judges
-spoken to the State Bar of Texas, the American Association for Justice, as well as the Houston Trial Lawyers Association
-trial lawyer with the Carter Lawfirm for over 8 years, working on cases with a variety of subject matters including commercial litigation, transactional law, corporate formalities and business development, securities litigation, personal injury and corporate compliance
-general counsel to the Legislative Committee on General Investigating and Ethics for two sessions, as well as the Legislative Committee on Urban Affairs
Resume:
Education:
South Texas College of Law, I was the recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award for the
highest grade in Procedure, as well as other honors, and I ranked in the top percentile of my class
transferred to the University of Houston where I obtained my J.D.. I also obtained my master's
of laws degree (LL.M.) from the University of Houston
Harvard University in Mediation
Experience:
actively litigated in the trial and appellate courts for more than 20 years
represented clients in legal cases for more than 20 years in many counties all over the State of
Texas including Harris County
litigated cases in other States including but not limited to Kentucky, Ohio, California, and I
have been licensed to practice in various Federal Courts, including Washington, D.C.
honored by the State Bar of Texas as the attorney having been honored by my peers for acquiring
the most legal education hours of any attorney in the State of Texas
selected to be on the Law Review during my second semester of law school, and during that
semester I was selected to serve as the Executive Editor where I remained for approximately to publish
approximately many volumes
briefing attorney for The Supreme Court of Texas where I had the opportunity to work on many of
the most complicated legal issues in Texas jurisprudence at that time
represented parties who were on both sides of the docket, plaintiffs as well as defendants in
many hundreds of cases
handled numerous complicated family law cases as well as criminal cases
teaching many law classes, including real estate law, and other courses and seminars
real estate closing attorney
arbitrator, which is a paid judge, for many of the most complex securities trials involving
Broker Dealers in the U.S.
Executive Director of A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center, when I built a program to train and
educate attorneys regarding mediation and other forms of dispute resolution techniques
developed specialized training programs to educate some of the largest firms in Harris County
regarding Mediation which helped to prepare the groundwork for the popular nationwide mediation programs today
127th Judicial District
Incumbent: R.K. Sandill
Campaign website: http://www.judgesandill.com/about2.htmlEducation
-University of Houston’s Law Center, where he was an active participant in UH’s Moot Court team and an editor on the Houston Journal of International Law
-University of Texas at Austin, where he was a founding member of the Central Texas Model United Nations and earned a bachelor's degree in government
--volunteer with President and First Lady Clinton’s Advance Team, and served as a summer intern for both Senator John Kerry and the President’s Council of Economic Advisors
-graduated from high school at R.A.F. Lakenheath in England
Experience
-private practice with a small firm where he tried his first two cases within a year of leaving the Court of Appeals
--focused on commercial, appellate, and trade secret litigation
--represented both plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation and also did some criminal defense work
-briefing attorney for Murry Cohen, Senior Justice on Texas’s First District Court of Appeals
-Minority Opportunities in the Legal Profession Committee and takes interns from that program
-participant in the Youth Leadership Program and places two high school students every year into an internship program with his Court
-advisory board of iSTEM an educational program that reinforces the need to better prepare the next generation in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math
-127th District Court in Harris County. Elected in 2008
--sole responsibility over Harris County’s seizure and forfeiture docket, which handles property confiscated from criminal activity
--tried over 200 cases and has disposed of over 12,000 matters
Accomplishments
-weekly community breakfast group, which hosts speakers on a wide variety of public policy topics concerning Houston and Harris County
-Extraordinary Minority by the Texas Lawyer, an award given every 5 years
-Public Sector Achievement Award from the University of Houston Law Center in 2015, and in 2014 received the Pioneer Award for Public Service from the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce for Greater Houston
-co-chair of numerous Houston Bar Association Committees including the Minority Opportunities in the Law Profession Committee, which received a President’s Award in 2013
-Fellow of both the Texas Bar Foundation and the Houston Young Lawyers’ Foundation
-Alexis de Toqueville members of the United Way
-Board Trustee for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s Gulf Coast Chapter
-Senior Fellow of the American Leadership Forum (Class 34) and a Senior Fellow of Leadership Houston (Class 32)
-Board of the Garland R. Walker Inn of Court and has been a member for over 10 years
-subcommittee chair on the Continuing Legal Ethics committee of the Houston Bar Association
Legal Experience – 13 Years/
Business Experience – 15 years
Swanson Law Firm, PLLC, Principal
Irelan Hargis, P.L.L.C., Partner
Hargis & Harpold, L.L.P, Associate
Appointed by the President of the State Bar of Texas in 2013 to serve a six-year term on the Texas Real Estate Commission’s Broker-Lawyer Committee
Admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of Texas
15 years business and management experience at two major Fortune 500 Houston-based energy companies
Honors, Awards & Associations
Named to Top Lawyers 2013, 2014, and 2015 by Houstonia Magazine
Texas’ Top Rated Lawyers in business & commercial, consumer law, and general practice in 2013 and 2014 by Legal Leaders/ALM
AV-Preeminent-rated by Martindale-Hubbell since 2008
Member, State Bar College since 2010
Bar Registry of Preeminent Women Attorneys
Frequent CLE Speaker
Past president of the 13,000+ member South Texas College of Law Alumni Association
Member of the Houston, Texas, and American Bar Associations, and the ABA’s litigation section
Charter council member of the Phi Delta Phi Houston Barrister Inn
Houston Young Lawyers Foundation, Fellow – Class of 2009
Member of the Houston Realty Business Coalition
Member of CREW Houston (Commercial Real Estate Women)
Leadership America, Class of 2014
Member of the Association of Women Attorneys-Houston
Trustee of the AWA Foundation
Community Involvement
Member of the Greater Houston Pachyderm Club, Village Republican Women, Ronald Reagan Republican Women, Texas Asian Republican Club, United Republicans of Harris County, Daughters of Liberty Republican Women
Member of the Greater Houston Gun Club and Chair of Clays for Ladies, upcoming April 2016
Serves on the Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star Advisory Board and Former “Big Sister”
Serves a committeeman and judge of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo’s Public Speaking Contest
Former member of the Houston Jaycees
Former board member of the Houston Junior Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Education
J.D., cum laude, South Texas College of Law/Houston
Phi Delta Phi Legal honors fraternity
Writer and photographer, Annotations Newspaper
Recipient, Dean’s Annotations Award for Outstanding Legal Journalism
College of Law of England and Wales, Law in London Summer Program
B.S. in liberal arts, University of Houston – Downtown
A.A. in business administration, San Jacinto Junior College – South
129th Judicial District
Incumbent: Michael Gomez
Campaign website: http://judgemichaelgomez.com/Education
-graduate of Rice University and the University of Houston Law Center, where he served as articles editor for the Houston Law Review
Experience
-fellow of the Houston Bar Foundation, Texas Bar Foundation and the American Bar Foundation
-serves on various committees of the Houston Bar Association
-pro bono legal advisor for numerous non-profit organizations in the Houston area
-practiced corporate and securities law at a large law firm and commercial litigation at a small litigation boutique
-judge of the 129th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas, since his election in 2008
--tried over 180 jury and bench trials and disposed of over 10,000 cases
Accomplishments
-Hispanic Bar Association’s “Judge of the Year” award
Challenger: Sophia Mafrige
Campaign website: http://sophiamafrige.com/about-sophia-mafrige/Practicing attorney since 1988
Broad legal experience in litigation, transactional and real estate/ property matters.
Educational Background
Bachelor of Arts, May 1985 Southwest Texas State University
*Chosen outstanding Senior in Philosophy 1985
Doctor of Jurisprudence, May 1988 South Texas College of Law
Florida State University Summer Program in Law at Oxford University 1987
Licensed with the State Bar of Texas November 1988
Licensed with the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals October 1989
Licensed with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas February 1991
Agent for Property owners, Harris County Appraisal District and other counties
University of Houston A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center Mediation Training/ Certification July 2002
Licensed with the Texas Real Estate Commission, Salesperson license 2005
Legal Experience:
Mafrige & Kormanik- November 1988 to January 1991.
Associate in civil litigation firm. Also worked as a law clerk with this firm throughout law school.
Law Office of Sophia A. Mafrige- private practice since January 1991 with an interim law partnership for approximately 1 year.
Areas of practice have included commercial/ contract litigation, family law, condemnation, personal injury law, consumer law, ad valorem tax collection and defense, appraisal district protests for property owners, probate, immigration, real estate title disputes, civil mediations, collections and transactional work such as wills, business sales and real estate matters. Represented individuals, corporations and small businesses in these various areas of law, on both sides of the docket and in transactions, involving amounts ranging from hundreds of dollars to millions of dollars.
Member State Bar of Texas, Houston Bar Association. Houston Bar Foundation Fellow, and Association of Women Attorneys-Houston. Have served as an ad litem in many civil and family law matters, and, as a Special Commissioner in Eminent Domain cases. Experience also includes past volunteer work as a moderator for the Harris County Dispute Resolution Center and the Houston Bar Association’s Legallines. Served as moderator for the Heights Chamber of Commerce Women in Action committee’s panel discussion on “Women in Family Law”.
Community Service/Appointment/Memberships:
Commissioner/ Chairman- City of Houston Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission appointed 2008-present. Hearing disciplinary disputes involving Houston Police Officers
Legal Affairs Committee Member, Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Christian Bishops of North and Central America; appointed by our Diocesan Bishop, His Grace, Bishop Basil, 2012 to present.
South Texas College of Law- Advocacy program mock trial and moot court volunteer judge.
National Pachyderm Foundation Board member [charitable foundation sponsoring scholarships for Boys State/Girls State], 2015 to present.
Committee member for Houston area St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital gala 2006- present; table sales chairman 2008 to present; chairman St. Jude Appreciation Tea 2011.
Committee Member [elected by SD17 caucus] 2014-2016, Military Partnership Committee for the Harris County Republican Party, served as Secretary.
Founding Committee Member, Liaison for ‘Save Persecuted Christians’, 2014 to present
Committee member for Houston area International Orthodox Christian Charities events 2004, 2006, 2011, 2015.
Lifelong member of St. George Orthodox Christian Church; served as Parish Ministry team coordinator 2008-2013; currently an elected member of the Parish Council [governing Board]; previously served as President, Secretary and Vice-President of the Parish Council for multiple terms; Mediterranean Festival co-chair 1999; served on numerous church committees.
Member, Houston Bar Association
Member, Houston Realty Business Coalition
Member, Association of Women Attorneys
Member, Women Professionals in Government
Member, National Hispanic Professionals Organization
Fellow, Houston Bar Foundation
Alumni Member, Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity
Alumni Member, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
Prior memberships include the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Souvenir Program committee, Heights Chamber of Commerce, American Bar Association, and Texas Women Lawyers.
Political Background
Candidate for Judge of the 129th Civil District Court of Harris County in the March 2016 Republican primary election and the November 2016 general election.
Former candidate for Judge of the 164th Civil District Court of Harris County in the May 2012 Republican primary election.
Former candidate for Judge of Harris County Civil Court At Law Number One [1] in the 1998 Republican primary and run-off elections.
Memberships Include:
Magic Circle Republican Women’s Club Immediate past president; previously served as President, 1st Vice-President of Programs and 2nd Vice-President/Membership Chairman;
Downtown Houston Pachyderm Club Immediate past president; previously served as President and Vice-President;
Greater Houston Pachyderm Club past Board Member;
Associate member Braes Republican Women, Village Republican Women and Texas Tea Party Republican Women.
Past member Harris County Republican Leadership Council [2012].
Greater Houston Council of Federated Republican Womens Clubs, serving as Chaplain for 2016 and 2015; previously served as Historian 2014.
Honoree in the 2014 and 2012 Texas Federation of Republican Womens Clubs Tribute to Women.
Texas, 2001
U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 2001
U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 2001
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 2001
U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit, 2003
EDUCATION
South Texas College of Law, J.D.,
Texas Tech University, B.S., 1989
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
Member, Texas State Bar
Member, Houston Northwest Bar Association
Member, Board of Directors of Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Member, Board of Directors of Greater Houston Council of Federated Republican Women
President, Northwest Forest Republican Women
Member, Rotary International
Committeeman Volunteer, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
CASES
• A case of first impression before the Houston 14th District Court of Appeals, wherein the
Court upheld summary judgment granted by the trial court on the “good cause” standard for
dismissing an employee who was under contract.
• A brief to the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals in multi-district litigation where the court sustained
the trial court’s finding of liability against a medical device manufacturer.
• A 5th Circuit ruling which upheld the District Court’ breach of contract claim.
Education
-1995 graduate of The University of Houston Law Center
--Associate Editor of the Houston Law Review
-BA in Political Science and Spanish from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor
Experience
-Advisory Board of New Leaders Council of Houston
-College of the State Bar of Texas, and a Certified Mediator
-Board of Directors of the Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists (TACTAS), and is on the Board of Directors of Greater Houston Kosher Chili Cookoff, Inc. (a 501(c)(3) organization)
-Judge of the 151st Civil District Court since January 1, 2009 after being elected county-wide in Harris County in November 2008
--re-elected in 2012, receiving the second highest number of votes of any district court judge candidate
-Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial law, and speaks Spanish fluently
-practiced in all state and federal courts in Texas
Accomplishments
-University of Houston Law Center Alumni Association “Public Sector Achievement Award,” and the “Trial Judge of the Year” Award from the Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists
Campaign website: http://www.judgeschaffer.com/Education
-law degree in 1984
-Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Arizona in 1974
Experience
-Southwest Regional Board of the Anti-Defamation League
-elected to serve as President of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association, Houston Trial Lawyers Foundation and the South Texas College of Law Alumni Association
-chairing a local grievance committee, and the Houston Bar Association
-selected as the Trial Judge of the Year by the Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists and Distinguished Alum for the South Texas College of Law
-Harris County Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee
-State Multidistrict Litigation Panel selected him to serve as the pretrial judge for the Toyota Unintended Acceleration Multidistrict Litigation in 2010 and for the GM Ignition Switch Multidistrict Litigation for the state of Texas in 2015
-Judge of the 152nd Civil District Court since January 1, 2009, after being elected to the position in November 2008
--re-elected to a second two year term (2016-2017)
-elected by the Harris County District Court judges to complete his predecessor’s term as Local Administrative Judge for the Harris County District Courts
-Administrative Judge for the Civil Trial division from 2012 to 2013
-Justice on the 14th Court of Appeals by special assignment
-served as a mediator for 16 years
-practiced law in the Houston metropolitan area for 24 years representing individuals in many areas of civil disputes
-worked in local and state government in Austin before attending law school at South Texas College of Law in Houston
-mediation training and expanded his practice to include mediation services in civil disputes
-associate with a small Houston law firm before opening his own law office in 1990 as a sole practitioner
• Hard working, common sense fourth-generation Texan, native Houstonian who stands for
conservative values and fairness
• United States Navy veteran/Awarded Navy Commendation and two Navy Citations
• Will follow the law and not legislate from the bench
• Attorney and small business owner with practical hands-on experience
• 16 years of private practice experience
• Masters of Law Degree in health law from the University of Houston
• Certified Mediator/Arbitrator
• Certified Attorney Ad Litem and Guardian Ad Litem
• Republican Leadership Council Member
• Class XXV Leadership Houston/Board of Directors, Leadership Houston (Past)
• Involved in the Boy Scouts of America
• Nursing Home Volunteer Ombudsman — Advocate for the Elderly
• Married 15 years to Kimberly, and father of three children: Morgan 11, Logan 10 and Peyton 8
• Memorial Drive Baptist Church – Church Home
Conservative Values
• Pro Constitution
• Pro Military
• Pro Second Amendment
• Pro Family
Experience
• 16 years of private practice experience
• United States Navy Veteran, earned a Navy Commendation, Citation and honorable discharge
• Republican Leadership Council Member
• Board of Directors, Leadership Houston
• Involved in the Boy Scouts of America
Education
-Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law and Bachelor of Arts in history from the University of Texas at Austin
Experience
-Chief Prosecutor, responsible for supervising junior prosecutors and staff
--litigated and/or supervised the resolution of thousands of cases including many high-profile, high-stakes cases ranging from drug trafficking to capital murder
-Harris County Assistant District Attorney
-Special Crimes Division, Major Narcotics, Child Abuse, and the Trial Bureau
-speaker and instructor to the National Technical Investigators’ Association, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Houston Police Department, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the Homicide Investigators’ of Texas, the Texas District and County Attorneys’ Association, the Department of Justice’s Law Enforcement Community Coordination Unit, and many others
Accomplishments
-Prosecutor of the Year in 2014 by the Texas Narcotics' Officers Association
-awards and commendations from Texas Justice for Children, the Harris County District Attorney's Office Victims’ Assistance Division, the Texas Gang Investigators' Association, and the Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide Division
-2012, the Texas Department of Public Safety awarded
Resume:
Education:
Sharpstown High School
University of Houston bachelor’s degree in Business and Commerce in 1990
law degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 2001
Experience:
private sector from 1990 through 1998
internship with the Fort Bend District Attorney’s Office
criminal defense work for the past 12 years
Resume:Education
-Juris Doctorate in 1985 from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, graduating “Order of the Coif” and “Order of the Barristers.”
-Bachelor of Arts degree in 1982 from Duke University in Economics and German, graduating Magna Cum Laude.
Experience
-adjunct professor at Houston College of Law.
-past Director of Education for the Houston Chapter of the Claims and Litigation Management Association
-board of directors for Dad’s Club Swim Team, Inc. and Dad’s Club Aquatics and Fitness Center.
-president of his homeowner’s association
-private practice.
-Southwestern Bell
Accomplishments
-“Super Lawyer in insurance Coverage” from 2007 to 2016 and named as a top lawyer in insurance Law by American Lawyer Media and Martindale Hubbell in 2013 and 2014.
Education:
* B.A., University of Texas, 1985.
* J.D., South Texas College of Law, 1989.
* M.L.A., Houston Baptist University, 2008.
Qualifications:
* Board Certified, Civil Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization (1995 - present).
* Adjunct Professor:
- University of Texas School of Law (8/08 - present);
- South Texas College of Law (2007); and
- University of Houston Law Center (10/90 - 5/95).
* Texas SuperLawyer (Texas Monthly Magazine - 2006-2015).
* Best Lawyers in America (2016).
* Martindale-Hubbell - AV-rating (2005 - present).
* Former Briefing Attorney, Fourteenth Court of Appeals.
* Chair, Civil Appellate Board Certification Exam (2008 - 2011).
* Former Chair, Appellate Practice Sections (State Bar of Texas; Houston Bar Association).
* Former Director, Litigation Section (Houston Bar Association).
* Author/Speaker for Continuing Legal Education Programs for:
- University of Texas;
- State Bar of Texas; and
- South Texas College of Law.
Education
-graduated cum laude from the University of Houston's Law Center
-Bachelor of Arts from Rice University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston's Law Center
Experience
-City of Houston, City Attorney’s office working on economic development projects
-Judge of that Court until 2012 handling cases that ranged from complicated commercial contract disputes to personal injuries in an auto accident to tax delinquencies
-Municipal Judge for the City of Houston
-legal background includes commercial, bankruptcy, transactional and non-profit law
-suing the plants that regularly released toxic pollutants into the air
-environmental litigator for the Company
-paralegal at Texaco
Accomplishments
-2006, the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston and Harris County recognized
--Government Friend of the Homeless Award for developing and implementing Houston's Homeless Recovery Court, the first such Court in the State of Texas
-HBA Judicial Evaluation polls, 73% of the lawyers responding had a favorable view of my Courtroom
Resume:
Education:
Juris Doctor from the University of Houston and received her Bachelor of Arts in English from Lamar University
additional graduate work at Southern Methodist University
Experience:
Assistant District Attorney at the Harris County District Attorney's Office (HCDAO)
Chief Prosecutor for the Elder Exploitation Division in the HCDAO’s Special Crimes Bureau
responsible for reviewing and prosecuting all types of cases that affect the elders in our community including financial crimes, physical abuse and neglect
Chief Prosecutor in the Trial Bureau where she supervised junior prosecutors and staff
responsible for litigating and resolving thousands of felony cases, ranging from drug offenses to capital murder
Child Fatality Review Team, which reviews cases of child deaths in Harris County, the Elder Fatality Review Team, which reviews systemic issues related to deaths of the elderly and the Houston-Financial Abuse Specialist Team which educates the community on financial abuse
instructor at the Houston Police Academy
speaks on elder issues and conducts community outreach to elderly citizens to better educate them about how to defend themselves against fraud
Resume:
Education:
Rice University
member of Law Review and a 1990 magna cum laude graduate of South Texas College of Law (graduating in the top 5% of his class)
Experience:
twenty five years of service with the Harris County Attorney’s Office, Baker Botts, and in the Legal Division of Shell Oil Company
independent mediator for HPD and a civil hearings officer for the City of Houston Municipal Courts
board of Hope for Youth, has been a volunteer police officer, and has been active in public service his entire life
founding Houstonians Futbol Club for Urban Youth Soccer, Inc., a non-profit corporation that he organized to support inner-city youth soccer
Last assigned to the Post Conviction Writs Division
Previously assigned to the Trial Bureau, Child Abuse Division, and Grand Jury Division
Former Chief Prosecutor of the Justice Court Division
Former Chief Prosecutor in Misdemeanor
PAROLE BOARD MEMBER (9 Years)
Gubernatorial Appointee to Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles by Governor George W. Bush and Governor Rick Perry
Responsible for release decisions, determination of conditions of parole, and revocation decisions for offenders incarcerated in TDCJ-CID or on supervised release
Made recommendations to the Governor on executive clemency matters, which includes the review and investigation of procedural and factual circumstances of death penalty cases
Represented the Board at public speaking engagements, criminal justice conferences, and interagency working groups
Responsible for oversight of Hearing Section, including statewide training of hearing officers and coordination of legal matters with general counsel
Served as Board’s liaison to TDCJ-Victim Services Division and Chairman of the Board’s Rules Committee
Education
Received a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from the University of Houston – attending night classes while working full-time as a secretary
University of Houston Law Center, Doctor of Jurisprudence, Cum Laude
Grassroots Activities
Founding Member of Clear Creek Republican Women
Former Member of Republican National Hispanic Assembly
Education
-Rice University and received a Master's Degree
-University of Houston Law School
Experience
-founding board member of the Houston Tampico Sister City Association and the Houston Democratic Lawyers Association
-elected to a four-year term as the Harris County Attorney on November 4, 2008 and re-elected in 2012
-Assistant Harris County Attorney and First Assistant for former County Attorney Mike Driscoll from 1981 to 1987
-Houston City Council for District C. He was reelected to two more terms
-associated with several prominent Houston law firms
-appointed by the President, and later unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate, to serve on the Board of the Panama Canal Commission
--bi-national board oversaw the Canal and its historic transition to Panama on December 31, 1999
-ROTC at the University of Houston and upon graduation became an active duty officer in the United States Army, first serving in Europe and then volunteering for service in Vietnam
-active duty for Operation Just Cause, which ousted the dictator of Panama, in 1990
-Neartown Association
Resume could not be requested.
Address: 9707 Raymont Circle Houston, Texas 77065
Texas Ethics Commission:
Incumbent: Ron Hickman
Campaign website: http://www.ronhickman.com/Resume:
Education: none listed
Experience:
Sheriff of Harris County Texas with a unanimous vote by the Harris County Commissioners court
14 years, he served as Constable for one of the largest Constable offices in the nation
began one of the first online formats to provide services to the residents of Precinct 4 through using a website so citizens can contact the office and request information or special services
use of mobile laptops in the patrol cars you see on the streets of precinct 4
paperless warrant system which saves the tax payer money through the process of keeping warrant information and tracking on computers instead of the old system of physical paper and boxes, more efficient warrant division
created the only county High Tech Crimes Unit with the training and expertise to deal with crimes ranging from harassing communications to investigating and seeking out those that would prey on our future, our children
chairs the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer's Standards and Education committee which was responsible for designing the very first State recognized and issued, certification for Cybercrime Investigators in the United States
began the Regulatory Enforcement Unit, a unit dedicated to ensuring those business who classify themselves as “spas” as actually nothing more than that, a spa and not something more detrimental to our community
focus of the unit is to use laws put in place to protect the community by ensuring the persons running the establishment and their employees are properly licensed and registered
unit also enforces law pertaining to "Curbstoning" and gaming rooms
Special Contract Support Unit was created under Ron’s guidance to deal with property theft in Precinct 4
unit recover a very large amount of property which has been stolen during burglaries
Challenger: Ed Gonzalez
Campaign website: http://www.edforsheriff.com/Resume:
Education: none listed
Experience:
Houston Police Department for 18 years, becoming a sergeant, leading homicide investigations and serving on the elite hostage negotiation team
Houston City Council, chairing the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee and becoming mayor pro tem
created the Houston Center for Sobriety to prevent crime and keep others from becoming repeat criminals
Campaign website: http://www.edforsheriff.com/Resume:
Education: none listed
Experience:
Houston Police Department for 18 years, becoming a sergeant, leading homicide investigations and serving on the elite hostage negotiation team
Houston City Council, chairing the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee and becoming mayor pro tem
created the Houston Center for Sobriety to prevent crime and keep others from becoming repeat criminals
Challenger: Jerome Moore
Campaign website: http://jeromemooreforsheriff.com/Resume:
Education:
University of Houston-Downtown Police Academy in July of 1998
graduated with commendations in academic and physical fitness
Experience:
Jailer
working for the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office in December of 1998
Jail Deputy. He was responsible for utilizing AFIS, showering, dressing, feeding, and monitoring of inmates
Field Training Officer, responsibilities consisted of training newly hired jail Deputies
Harris County Constable’s Office Precinct 5, as a Patrol Deputy, which provides high visibility patrol and rapid response to emergency and non-emergency calls for service
responsibilities were to protect life and property, to preserve the peace, maintain order, to suppress crime, to investigate reports of crimes, to enforce all state and federal laws, to document activities, conduct investigations, other incidents, and made arrests as required by law.
Special Operations Division where his duties consisted of traffic enforcement, assisting the patrol division, special assignments and a Field Training Officer
Field Training Officer, he had the responsibility to instruct and evaluate the Probationary Patrol Officer during the Field Training phase, to report the Probationary Patrol Deputies progress to his immediate supervisor, and recommended remedial training when necessary.
Sergeant in the Patrol Division, responsibilities were the first line supervision of subordinates assigned to him at the division level
responsible for the personnel assigned to his shift; their equitable enforcement of the laws of the State of Texas, their compliance with the policies and procedures as set forth by the department
responsible for investigations of incidents, complaints, and other situations that needed to be addressed.
Lieutenant in the Patrol Division, responsibilities would be that of the supervisor in charge of the Shift to which he was assigned
responsible for the personnel assigned to his shift, their equitable enforcement of the laws of the State of Texas, their compliance with the policies and procedures, as set forth by the department.
responsible for the complete work product of his command in order to achieve the Patrol Division objectives.
responsible for ensuring that the Sergeants performed their duties and responsibilities as required by policy and procedures.
responsible for the proper conduct and professionalism of the personnel under his command.
responsible for investigations of incidents, complaints, and other situations that need to be addressed under his command.
responsible for maintaining and updating the shift files and rosters.
responsible for identifying crime trends that may impact the objectives of the department.
responsible for the preparation and transmission of information up and down the chain of command.
supervise the Communication and Property & Evidence room
day-to-day operations of the Communication Division were achieved
performed a variety of tasks associated with maintaining accurate records in various databases, researched and prepared destruction orders, ensured compliance of all policy directives and made sure the property and evidence room was up to standards in accordance with the Code of Criminal Procedures.
currently over the Motorcycle, Warrants and Property & Evidence Divisions.
Degree’s and Certificates:
• Associates of Arts and an Associates of Science Degree from HCC
• A Bachelor’s of Science Degree from The University of Houston-Downtown
• A Master’s of Security Management for Executive’s Degree from UHD
• Master Peace Officer license
• A certified TCOLE Instructor
• Intoxilyzer Operator
• Accident Investigator
• Special Investigator
• S.F.S.T. Certified
• Field Training Officer
• Bicycle Certified
• Certified Property and Evidence Specialist
• Certified Internal Affairs Investigator/Supervisor
• Letter of commendation for his actions in the line of duty
Challenger: Theodore "Ted" Perez
Campaign website: FacebookResume:
Education:
Milby High School
University of Houston-Downtown
Experience: none listed
Campaign website: http://www.ronhickman.com/Resume:
Education: none listed
Experience:
Sheriff of Harris County Texas with a unanimous vote by the Harris County Commissioners court
14 years, he served as Constable for one of the largest Constable offices in the nation
began one of the first online formats to provide services to the residents of Precinct 4 through using a website so citizens can contact the office and request information or special services
use of mobile laptops in the patrol cars you see on the streets of precinct 4
paperless warrant system which saves the tax payer money through the process of keeping warrant information and tracking on computers instead of the old system of physical paper and boxes, more efficient warrant division
created the only county High Tech Crimes Unit with the training and expertise to deal with crimes ranging from harassing communications to investigating and seeking out those that would prey on our future, our children
chairs the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer's Standards and Education committee which was responsible for designing the very first State recognized and issued, certification for Cybercrime Investigators in the United States
began the Regulatory Enforcement Unit, a unit dedicated to ensuring those business who classify themselves as “spas” as actually nothing more than that, a spa and not something more detrimental to our community
focus of the unit is to use laws put in place to protect the community by ensuring the persons running the establishment and their employees are properly licensed and registered
unit also enforces law pertaining to "Curbstoning" and gaming rooms
Special Contract Support Unit was created under Ron’s guidance to deal with property theft in Precinct 4
unit recover a very large amount of property which has been stolen during burglaries
Challenger: Paul Day
Campaign website: unknown
Resume could not be requested.
Challenger: Carl Pittman
Campaign website: http://carlforsheriff.com/Resume:
Education:
graduated from the 103rd Regional San Diego Police Academy on November 11, 1985
Experience:
United States Marine Corps in July 1981 as an Infantry Marine serving with the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines of the 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton, California
San Diego Police Department
P.O.S.T. Certificate as a commissioned peace officer
National City Police Department in August of 1986
normal duties as a patrol officer brought plenty of experience in dealing with illegal immigrants and the United States Border Patrol
experience with local black and Hispanic gangs and the Mexican Mafia “La Eme” led him to become a California Superior Court qualified expert on gangs and narcotics
Traffic Division and became certified as a Traffic Accident Investigator
Motorcycle Traffic Enforcement Officer
detective to a Federal Task Force; Jurisdictions Unified for Drug & Gang Enforcement (J.U.D.G.E)
task force was charged with monitoring and enforcement actions against the “worst of the worst” paroled drug and gang offenders and assisted with investigations into gang-related homicides in San Diego County, California
worked undercover in narcotics stings
Sergeant in 1991 and assistant watch commander
patrol sergeant during the Los Angeles Rodney King riots
licensed as a Real Estate/Mortgage Loan Officer in 1993
Real Estate and Mortgage Broker in late 1996
formed The Pittman Company in early 1997, sold and financed tens of millions of dollars in real estate.
licensed as a Texas Real Estate Broker
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement(TCLEOSE) and was licensed as a Texas peace officer
Harris County Sheriff’s Office on August 6, 2001
holds a TCLEOSE Master Peace Officer Certification.
Detentions Bureau of both of the Harris County Sheriff jail locations, the Human Resources Bureau as a Background Investigator and as an additional responsibility, was placed in charge of all new hire orientation during his time in Human Resources.
Internal Affairs Division of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office
Criminal Investigations Bureau as a Burglary and Theft Investigator
Resume:
Education:
Associate of Arts from Lone Star College-Kingwood in 2011, as is currently a senior at UH-Downtown, where he is pursuing a B. S. in Political Science
Experience:
Humble ISD Board of Trustees, where he served from 2004 – 2007
Executive Committee of the Region H Water Planning Group from 1997 – 2005
Houston City Council, District E, he represents the communities of Kingwood and Clear Lake, the Houston Ship Channel, Ellington Airport, and NASA/Johnson Space Center
small business owner for almost 35 years, owning and operating Mike Sullivan Interests, LLC
licensed real estate broker since 1978.
board member of Hospital Corporation of America-Gulf Coast Division, director of Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce, Kingwood Musical Arts Society Advisory Board, and as a member of the Lone Star College System Chancellor’s Advisory Council
Ex-Officio Director of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, director of the Bay Area Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau, and member of the UH-Clear Lake Community Partners Council.
Governor Rick Perry recently appointed Sullivan to serve on his 9-member Task Force on Unfunded Mandates.
Education
-Certified Association Executive
-CPA license
-graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Accounting from Louisiana State University
Experience
-North Houston-Greenspoint Chamber of Commerce
-Texas PTA in Austin. 12 years working there with the last four spent as Executive Director
--lobbied before the Texas State Legislature and testified before TEA on such issues as promoting a free, quality public education for all children by opposing school vouchers that would have redirected public funds to private institutions; worked on the passage of CHIPS legislation; promoting parent involvement in schools; teaching parenting workshops and workshops directed at school safety
-local and state PTA
Resume (Pct 3 Bio):
Education: none listed
Experience:
11 years with the Houston Police Department
four-year term as Harris County Precinct 5 Constable
Commissioner of Precinct Three, 1988
increased the number of parks in the precinct to more than 62
maintains about 15,000 acres of park land
Some of those facilities are dog parks – among the first in the nation
environmentally-friendly network of hike, bike, and walking trails that covers dozens of miles in the precinct
Community centers have also been expanded and two high-tech education facilities for seniors were built with the help of federal grant funds
recreational facilities were also modernized, ties to the community were strengthened through dealings with local youth sports leagues and problems like childhood obesity have been tackled through the construction of unique public-private "Kid Fit" parks aimed at giving families places to stay fit together.
Resume:
Education: none listed
-Small Business Owner
As a business woman, Jenifer is an expert on construction, the second most dynamic business sector in the city of Houston. She owns a consulting company that specializes in construction permitting, licensing, and project management. She works for individuals who need to rebuild, rehab, or construct and new building but also need to navigate the Houston area permitting bureaucracy. Her familiarity with most of the different city departments and actual experience working with these departments gives her a unique understanding of City Hall.
-Political Activism
1997–volunteers on the successful Annise Parker campaign for city council and becomes active with the Transgender Unity Committee
1998—volunteers with the Houston Gay and Lesbian Political Caucus
2004—joins the board of the Caucus, and in the fall of 2005, becomes the president of the Houston GLBT Political Caucus, serving till the end of 2008.
2006—Jenifer begins work to add broader language to HISD’s non-discrimination policy
2011—HISD trustees added “sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression” to their employment and policy non-discrimination language
-Appointments to City Commissions
Mayor Bill White first appointed Jenifer to the Buildings and Standards Commission in 2009. In 2010, the Parker administration appointed Jenifer to the Police Advisory Commission and a Blue Ribbon Task Force on Buildings and Standards. The Task Force developed and presented recommendations for ordinance revisions, organizational structure changes, and redefined the responsibilities for the Buildings and Standards Commission. Mayor Parker also appointed Jenifer to a new group, the Special Task Force on Film in Houston, a collaborative effort between the city and the Greater Houston Partnership to enhance employment opportunities targeting media. Jenifer also sits on the Houston Police Advisory Committee making her very familiar with neighborhood safety issues.
Resume:
Education: none listed
-Small Business Owner
As a business woman, Jenifer is an expert on construction, the second most dynamic business sector in the city of Houston. She owns a consulting company that specializes in construction permitting, licensing, and project management. She works for individuals who need to rebuild, rehab, or construct and new building but also need to navigate the Houston area permitting bureaucracy. Her familiarity with most of the different city departments and actual experience working with these departments gives her a unique understanding of City Hall.
-Political Activism
1997–volunteers on the successful Annise Parker campaign for city council and becomes active with the Transgender Unity Committee
1998—volunteers with the Houston Gay and Lesbian Political Caucus
2004—joins the board of the Caucus, and in the fall of 2005, becomes the president of the Houston GLBT Political Caucus, serving till the end of 2008.
2006—Jenifer begins work to add broader language to HISD’s non-discrimination policy
2011—HISD trustees added “sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression” to their employment and policy non-discrimination language
-Appointments to City Commissions
Mayor Bill White first appointed Jenifer to the Buildings and Standards Commission in 2009. In 2010, the Parker administration appointed Jenifer to the Police Advisory Commission and a Blue Ribbon Task Force on Buildings and Standards. The Task Force developed and presented recommendations for ordinance revisions, organizational structure changes, and redefined the responsibilities for the Buildings and Standards Commission. Mayor Parker also appointed Jenifer to a new group, the Special Task Force on Film in Houston, a collaborative effort between the city and the Greater Houston Partnership to enhance employment opportunities targeting media. Jenifer also sits on the Houston Police Advisory Committee making her very familiar with neighborhood safety issues.
REP
Incumbent: Steve Radack (Winner)
Campaign website: unknown
Resume (Pct 3 Bio):
Education: none listed
Experience:
11 years with the Houston Police Department
four-year term as Harris County Precinct 5 Constable
Commissioner of Precinct Three, 1988
increased the number of parks in the precinct to more than 62
maintains about 15,000 acres of park land
Some of those facilities are dog parks – among the first in the nation
environmentally-friendly network of hike, bike, and walking trails that covers dozens of miles in the precinct
Community centers have also been expanded and two high-tech education facilities for seniors were built with the help of federal grant funds
recreational facilities were also modernized, ties to the community were strengthened through dealings with local youth sports leagues and problems like childhood obesity have been tackled through the construction of unique public-private "Kid Fit" parks aimed at giving families places to stay fit together.
Resume:
Education:
graduated from Strake Jesuit
B.A. in Political Science from The University of Texas and completed U.T.’s Business Foundations Program
Juris Doctorate from the South Texas College of Law
Experience:
Legislative Aide to a former Texas State Representative and clerked for the House Committee on General Investigating and Ethics.
partner of The Carter Law Firm
jointly managing a docket of 4000+ cases and trying hundreds of Medical Fee Dispute Resolution cases before the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Austin, Texas
litigation practice by assisting individuals, families and small businesses manage various types of disputes.
practice, including Justice Courts, State and Federal District Courts, and State Appellate Courts
cases cover commercial and business litigation, fraud and negligence actions, contractual disputes, personal and business torts, federal SEC regulations, real estate transactions, landlord/tenant actions, and more
includes representing both plaintiffs and defendants.
appointments as Guardian Ad Litem, an agent of the State District Courts, work for the benefit of injured children in Harris County.
teenage member of the Amigos de las Américas -- a community health-promotion program serving Central and South America -- he travelled to La Maravilla, Costa Rica to work for two months
received a Presidential Student Service Award from President Bill Clinton.
Board of Directors of Wesley Community Center, a center with the mission of "helping people help themselves and each other" in the Near Northside, Houston
Freemason and a member of the Arabia Shrine Temple, dedicated to those who need help the most: injured children.
judicial outreach program called Judges at Work in Schools (JAWS), which is designed to bring the courtroom to the classroom and educate Houston’s youth about the judicial system.
Judge Goodwin’s legal career spans both the public and private sectors. Following law school, Judge Goodwin served for two years as a law clerk to U.S. District Judge Sam R. Cummings in the Northern District of Texas. After completing his clerkship, he returned to his hometown of Houston where he handled litigation matters for several Fortune 500 companies at a large national law firm. He then served for five years as an Assistant District Attorney at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted numerous offenses including violent crimes, aggravated robbery, drug offenses, and crimes against children. After leaving the District Attorney’s Office, Judge Goodwin was a senior attorney with the Mark Lanier Law Firm representing clients in a variety of civil litigation matters.
Political Activities:
Harris County Republican Party Precinct Chair
R Club, former member
Served as an Election Judge
Alternate Delegate, Republican Party of Texas Convention
Member, Houston Young Republicans
Volunteer, various Judicial Elections
Honors:
2013 Texas Super Lawyer, recognized in Texas Monthly Magazine
2013 & 2014 Top Lawyers for Litigation- Houstonia Magazine
Current and Former Professional Affiliations
State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee, District 4
Texas District & County Attorneys Association
Houston Bar Association
Speaker, Texas State Bar CLE on Jury Selection
Christian Trial Lawyers’ Association
Garland Walker Inn of Court
Community Activities
Deacon & Teacher, Houston’s First Baptist Church
Site Leader, Houston Project partnering with inner-city Houston churches to provide youth events and food distribution
Initiated and supported “Man to Man- An Evening With Louie Zamperini,” a citywide event honoring Louis Zamperini, WWII hero and subject of the book and film Unbroken
Habitat for Humanity
Board of Advisors and former Trustee, Chinquapin School for Gifted & Underprivileged Children
Education:
Marietta College, B.S.,
University of Houston, M.B.A.
Career:
-unanimously appointed by Commissioners Court to serve as the Justice of the Peace for Precinct 5, Place 1 on June 3, 2003.
-elected by a very significant majority of voters in November 2004 and re-elected in 2008 and again in 2012 to serve an additional 4-year term.
-worked for years as international energy consultant with experience in litigation support and mediation.
-handled over 800,000 new cases including many criminal and civil jury trials through December 2015.
--reduced serious inherited backlog to virtually zero on civil cases and completed a major 4-year effort to reduce criminal case backlog to virtually none before year-end 2007.
-13 plus years, court has been one of the busiest in the State of Texas in terms of cases filed.
-taught courses to consumers on Small Claims Court at the University of Houston Law School.
-July 2009 Judge Ridgway received the National Courthouse Award by the National Association of Counties at their annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
-consultant, mediated disputes between governments and corporations as well as joint venture partners in multi-billion dollar disagreements.
-provided contractual and operational analysis for numerous mergers and acquisitions, bank financing and performance audits as well as being an expert witness in major litigation cases.
-member of Chapelwood United Methodist Church
-former manager of Gas Transportation and Operations for a major corporation.
-board of the Sam Houston Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Accomplishments
Chair, Justice Court Technology Committee (2004 – Present)
Voting member JIMS Executive Board and JIMS Steering Committee
Texas Supreme Court Task Force and New Rules for Justice Courts (2011-2013)
Past Presiding Judge, Harris County Justice Courts (2010 – 2012)
Past Co-Presiding Judge, Harris County Justice Courts (2007-2009)
Voting member JIMS Executive Board and JIMS Steering Committee
Past Chair, Justice Court Education and Clerk Professional Development Committee (2004 – 2011)
Teacher, Texas Justice Court Training Center (2010 – Present)
Education
* Texas A&M University-College Station with a Business Degree in Management;
** Texas A&M University-Commerce with a Masters in Science Counseling & Guidance;
*** Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law class of 2001 wherein Bill was awarded his J.D. - Doctor of Jurisprudence.
Experience
-court-appointed Attorney Ad Litem and Guardian Ad Litem
-represented clients in nearly 450 cases, this is an average of over thirty cases a year
-served his clients in all different courts from municipal, precinct, county at law, civil district, family district, state and federal, and the appellate courts
-practicing law and serving the community for over ten years in Harris County and surrounding counties
-sworn in by the Supreme Court of Texas on the 3rd day of May, 2002
Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 7 Place 1
Resume (from JP website):
Education:
Bachelor of Business Administration concentration in Finance, University of Houston
Doctor of Jurisprudence, Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University
Experience:
presiding judge of Harris County Justice of the Peace Court (Precinct 7, Place 1)
trial attorney for major corporations, as well as represented individuals in matters ranging from complex litigation to small claims
managing partner of The Green Firm, LLP.
volunteering at her son’s school and with his football team.
UH Alumni Organization - Former Board Member
Grand Jury Commissioner - 179th District Court
Former Instructor – Texas Justice Court Training Center
Instructor – People’s Law School – University of Houston
Licensures:
State Bar of Texas
Certified Mediator
"Ethics issues arise in rulings by justice of the peace", August 20, 2012 in the Houston Chronicle by Lise Olsen
Challenger: Keryl L Douglas
Campaign website: unknown
Resume could not be requested.
Address: 3730 Kirby DR., Ste 1200 Houston, TX 77098
Law Office of Keryl L. Douglas webpage, "About": The Douglas Firm
Campaign website: http://joinconstablerosen.com/Resume:
Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Houston, where he graduated with honors
Experience:
worked in Law Enforcement for over 24 plus years, and with the Harris County Constable’s Office for over 14 of those years
worked in street patrol, fugitive warrants, marine patrol, criminal warrants, narcotics, and mental health warrants
member of the Executive Command Staff at the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
business background
business experience to successfully manage budgets.
created the first ever Precinct One Special Response Group (“SRG”), assigned the first Deputy Constable in history of the Precinct One to the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) HIDTA Group Task Force, created the first ever Precinct One S.W.A.T. certified Tactical Response Team (“TRT”), ensured that all deputies assigned to the Mental Health Special Operations Division are mental health certified through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (“TCOLE”) just to name a few accomplishments.
increasing D.W.I enforcement having more D.W.I. arrest during his first year in office than in the previous four years combined
created the first ever Precinct One Game Room and Prostitution Task Force that has been very successful in shutting down illegal gambling establishments and massage parlors, which are often fronts for prostitution and human trafficking organizations.
MD Anderson Cancer Center Advance Team Board of Directors, the Greater Houston Visitors and Convention Bureau Board Directors, Appointed by Mayor Lee Brown to the Houston Police Department - Citizen Review Committee (Committee reviews police misconduct cases), Beth Yeshurun Day School Board of Directors (Development Chair), Beth Yeshurun Synagogue (Security Committee), Board of Directors for the Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce, Life Member of the 100 Club of Houston, and a Life Member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
awarded the Presidential Volunteerism Award for years 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Police motorcycle skills, first approved Deputy to ride motorcycles
Wrote, implemented and managed grants through Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for its Selective Traffic Enforcement Programs (STEP)
Filed and executed juvenile, & traffic warrants and search warrants, that lead to the conviction of suspects for criminal activities
Appointed as liaison to the Houston Independent Auto Dealers Association (HIADA)
Worked with FBI, Harris County Sheriff’s Department (HCSO) Houston Police Department (HPD) and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to increase awareness and reduce crime in Precinct One
Involved with numerous undercover stings and sweeps with TXDOT, HCSO and DPS
Called on by TXDOT to help train HPD officers to enforce the laws of offering/selling illegal vehicles otherwise known as Curbstoning
Provided police security escorts for Hurricane Katrina evacuees
Chosen by the Houston Texans, NFL visiting teams and other local sports organizations to provide police motorcycle escorts. Due to his excellent reputation as a people person, he is known for working well with other law enforcement agencies to provide police motorcycle escorts for VIP and celebrities
Worked hand and hand with the Auto Dealers in Houston not only with the issue of Curbstoning but in the unique area of law enforcement the dealers feel are invaluable to their businesses
Effectively used his technology background to investigate cybercrimes and fraudulent check cases, obtaining and executing search warrants which is unheard of from a civil deputy in the Constables office
Harris County Constable Pct 4
Incumbent: Mark Herman
Campaign website: http://constablemarkherman.com/Resume:
Education:
February of 2015, Constable Herman graduated from the Leadership Command College – Class 72 of the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas
Texas A&M, Texas Women’s College, and Sam Houston State University, providing law enforcement administrators and executives with skills necessary to effectively manage police agencies and deliver a high level of service to their communities
graduate of Sam Houston State’s Constable Leadership College, and also a graduate of the FBI (LEEDA), Law Enforcement Executive Development Association program
received over 3488 hours in continued law enforcement training maintaining a high degree of law enforcement proficiency
Experience:
worked at the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office for over three decades under the leadership of former Constables Dick Moore and Ron Hickman
1986, patrol deputy assigned to the Humble/Kingwood/Atascocita area, and was promoted to the rank of sergeant in 1989
1992, Lieutenant, overseeing 24 patrol deputies.
1998, captain, overseeing a total of 64 patrol deputies
2008, Assistant Chief, and assumed the central, west districts, and all toll roads within Pct 4, entailing 243 deputies
2015, nominated for the “Houston 100 Club Officer of The Year Award” for courageously being a first responder at the scene of the crime that involved multiple homicides
his team were able to intercept and arrest the criminal and saving a number of other lives from being taken
May 19, 2015, Harris County Commissioner’s court unanimously appointed (now former) Precinct 4 Assistant Chief Mark Herman to be the new Precinct 4 Constable
Awards and Memberships
Harris County Certificate of Merit 5 years, 1991
Life Saving Award, 1995
Harris County Certificate of Merit 10 years, 1996
Harris County Certificate of Merit 15 years, 2001
Supervisor Award, 2003
Houston 100 Club Officer of the Year, 2004
Toll Road (HCTRA) Supervisor Award, 2005
Harris County Award of Merit 20 years, 2006
FBI LEEDA Member, 2009 – Present
Houston 100 Club Officer of the Year Nominee 2014
Award of Excellence -2015/ Harris County Toll Road Authority
Husband and father ( Married 24 years), Quadruplets (three surviving brothers 11 years old)
23 years with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office
Current rank of Sergeant
Certified Crime Prevention Specialist
R.A.D. Instructor
Child Passenger Safety Instructor
3 Terms President Texas Crime Prevention Association (Managed 9 regional presidents with over 500 members)
2 term President and vice President Texas Gulf Coast Crime Prevention Association ( Regional President and Vice President)
Home Owners Association Treasurer (17 years)
Adjunct Instructor:
Harris County Department of Education Center for Safe and Secure Schools
Texas State University
Lead Auditor: Harris County Department of Education Center for Safe and Secure Schools
Consulted with Houston NW Chamber on the creation and location of the HCSO Cali Rd Storefront (Houston NW Hospital).
Coordinated training with Houston NW Chamber, Greenspoint Management District and the Houston Apartment Association trained apartment managers and staff latest crime prevention trends and prevention.
Member of Our Mother Of Mercy Catholic Church since birth. Baptized, Confirmed and Married. Children are being raised in the same church.
Bone Marrow Donor 2009, (16 year old child in another state).
Current Assignment:
Supervisor over Motorist Assistance Program (M.A.P.)
Supervise Emergency management activation
Supervise freeway incident management
*Precinct 4's evidence destruction scandal part of larger pattern in constables' offices
Evidence-keeping sloppy in 4 of 8 constable's offices
By
September 24, 2016Updated: September 29, 2016 2:00pm
Resume:
Education:
Westchester High School in the Spring Branch Independent School District and later received a Master’s degree from the University of St. Thomas.
Experience:
law enforcement officer
1985, Precinct 5 Constable’s Department as a patrol deputy
sergeant and later lieutenant and established the Department’s Tactical Response Division, which still operates today
captain in 1993, county leaders asked Ted to move his law enforcement commission to the Precinct 1 Constable’s Office to establish a joint task force aimed at catching polluters
Environmental Crimes Division solved environmental crimes throughout the county and assisted on such cases throughout the region
Under Ted’s leadership, the unit received local and statewide awards and commendations.
Assistant Chief Deputy in 2008 and his responsibilities included supervision of Precinct 1 Patrol Division, Toll Road Division, Animal Cruelty Division, Communications Division and Building Security Division, as well security for the Harris County Institute for Forensics Sciences
2013, placed in charge of several divisions, including Patrol, Parks, Communications, Evidence and Property Retention, Environmental Crimes and Animal Cruelty.
worked to provide more patrol coverage in neighborhoods
streamlined promotions for deserving officers, enhanced career development so Precinct 5 can retain talented officers and worked to better training opportunities
increased the size of the popular and effective Contract Deputy Program by 11 percent
reorganized the Department’s communications efforts and spearheaded the newly-created Community Relations Division to enhance communication between the Department and the residents of Precinct 5.
instituted other new programs, such as Operation ID, Operation Child Safe, crime alerts and the Precinct’s traffic initiative
director on the Board of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 24 and a director on the Harris County Redevelopment Authority
previously, Regional Chair for the Williams Syndrome Association.
Associate Director of Admissions for the Office of the Permanent Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
volunteer and certified coach for Special Olympics Texas
Resume:
Education:
Graduate of Texas Southern University
Graduate of Sam Houston State University Law Enforcement Management Institute
Experience:
police officer patrolling the streets of Houston
January 2, 2005, Constable of Harris County
24 years, Walker was a member of the Houston Police Department (HPD)
challenged and filed various lawsuits in support of minorities, questioning the hiring and promotional practices of the department.
asked for remedies for allowing female officers the right to ride alone in squad cars and choose their own partners
fought for the establishment of a locker room and an entrance for female officers.
class action lawsuit in 1974; the lawsuit was filed on behalf of minorities in HPD and included the Houston Fire Department (HFD)
focused on hiring practices and was settled in the ‘80’s
exposed the disparities in the department’s promotional system. The promotional test was suspect because of questions included on the test, and there were also serious flaws in the methodology used for selecting officers for promotion.
Highlights of Constable May Walker’s career:
24 years of service as a Houston Police Department Officer
Author of “The History of the Black Police Officer in the Houston Police Department 1888-1988” (currently cataloged in use in Houston libraries, Houston Independent School District high school libraries and The Library of Congress).
Former Executive Assistant to Mayor Lee P. Brown
Former President of African American Police Officers Association
Founder Women in Policing Conference
Board member of St. Mary’s Parish Council
Former Board member of Houston Area Women’s Center
Co-founder Adopt A Black Child
Resume:
Education
Jack Yates High School
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies, Sam Houston University
Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from Lamar University
TCLEOSE Instructor
Concealed Hand Gun Instructor
Experience:
Harris County Constable Office Precinct 5 for over twenty-seven years
Captain and is currently a member of the Constable’s Executive Command Staff
commands the Patrol Support Services Bureau, a job he has mastered over the seven years he has spent there
oversees the enforcement activities of over one hundred seventy personnel assigned to that division
commands the departmental Communications Division.
field and supervisory assignments in the Patrol Division, Criminal Warrants Division and the Tactical Division
Public Information Officer and spokesperson for Precinct Five, often tasked with speaking with the media, disseminating information regarding departmental business and passing-on relevant information to the community.
Experienced Lawman
Has served in every rank of the Harris County Constable’s Office, moving up through the ranks and presently holds the rank of Captain serving on the Constable’s Executive Command Staff
Highly trained and qualified
Licensed Master Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education
Education
San Jacinto College - Criminal Justice
Work/Volunteer Experience
Harris County Sheriff’s Office - Jailer
Detention Bureau
Harris County Precinct 8 Constable’s Office - Patrol Deputy, Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain
Chief Deputy of Precinct 8
Awards/Recognitions
Future Farmers of America
Education
University of Houston
San Jacinto College Central
Work/Volunteer Experience
Reserve Deputy with Harris County Constable Precinct 7
Corporal with Waller County Constable Precinct 3
At multiple levels, governments in the U.S. face a tug-of-war between the Emersonian virtue of self-reliance, and the promise of equal protection and opportunities among citizens. In order to promote said equality, you generally have to move surplus value or assets to areas that have less. Such is the case of Texas school funding, via the “Robin Hood” Bill.
It should be apparent to everyone that Texas property values vary widely by location. Downtown Austin property has a higher market value per acre than, say, farmland between Abilene and Amarillo. Since our schools are funded by ad valorem property tax assessments, the money available to school districts rises and falls with the property values and tax rates.
In order to have a reasonably level playing field, Chapter 41 (Equalized Wealth Level) of the Texas Education Code came into being. The net effect of the bill involves the wealthier school districts subsidizing the poorer districts, more or less.
Prop 1 on the ballot for HISD reads as follows: “Authorizing the board of trustees of Houston Independent School District to purchase attendance credits from the state with local tax revenues”.
I haven’t yet found anything to define ‘purchase attendance credits’ so I’ve resorted to checking the current media and position papers to get a read on this. The way I read this, the ballot is asking voters to choose between 1) an outright payment to the state of Texas (and, for what it’s worth, an ongoing annual payment, provided property values continue to rise), to be redistributed among other districts, or 2) allowing the state to detach property from HISD for revenue purposes and assign it to another district’s tax rolls – again, likely an ongoing process as noted in (1).
The overwhelming media push is asking voters to reject the payment and presumably force a showdown with the legislature to re-work school funding, but I’m not so sure that 1) a showdown will occur, or that 2) if it does happen, it will be better than what’s currently in place. Odds are, a few keystrokes in Austin will reassign parcels of land to neighboring districts and everyone goes about their business.
The bottom line is this: HISD is going to lose funds either way. The big question is what we can expect property values to do down the road. If you think we’re in a property value bubble, then it’s probably better to vote ‘yes’, make the payments and keep the property attached to HISD for the long haul especially because getting it re-attached to HISD down the road – from a poorer district – will be difficult, if not impossible. If you don’t see a bubble, then it probably doesn’t matter either way how you vote.
Finally, if you expect the legislature to blink on this matter, then vote ‘no’ – but be aware that the Robin Hood plan was upheld by the Texas Supreme Court in 2005, and in 2010 the state received just over $1 billion from over 300 school districts. Some districts, such as Alamo Heights and Deer Park have been making payments since 1993. As best I can tell, this is about as close as we get to a settled matter.
Campaign website: http://www.vote4victoria.com/meet-victoriaEducation
-Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Houston in 1998
-graduating from Carnegie High School
-alumnus of HISD schools
Experience
-University of Houston Dean's Advisory Board for the College of Education and College of Business
-sings on the praise team at her church
-teaches at youth camps, mentors college students, and speaks on continuing education courses for nurses and social workers
-alumnus of Leadership Houston Class 32 and American Leadership Forum Class 40
-Previously served on several health and wellness committees with the Galleria Chamber of Commerce, the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and the Houston West Chamber of Commerce
-Board of Directors of the Altus Foundation and the Memorial Hermann Southwest Women’s Advisory Council
-president of the World Chamber of Commerce and the past president of the Texas Asian Republican Club
-founded Ambassadors Caregivers, a home care business serving seniors and disabled patients throughout the greater Houston area
-caring for veterans as a critical care pharmacist at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affair Medical Center
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, The George Washington University
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas
J.D., Syracuse University College of Law
Former President of Briargrove Elementary School’s Dad’s Club
Active member on the Briargrove Elementary School’s PTO and PTO Executive Committee
Led a successful grassroots campaign, STOP Fountainview Project, challenging the Houston Housing Authority’s proposed location of a ridiculously expensive 233-unit apartment building, which would have further burdened an over-capacity elementary school, Briargrove Elementary.
Trotter YMCA Youth Football and Baseball Coach
Board Member, Syracuse University Law Alumni Association
Board Member, The Nature Conservancy Advisory Board, Houston
Former President and Board Member, Hoover Valley Property Owners Association, Burnet, Texas
Public affairs, representing clients on a variety of matters before legislative bodies and agencies
Over nineteen years as a Big firm lawyer representing clients on intellectual property matters
Spent three years as an engineer on a highly classified weapons program
Married to Rebecca Luman for 26 years; Ariana (13); Zane (11); Callie (13, Welsh Corgi) & Ollie (4-ish, bunny).
The opening page is awesome. The summary of how the bond funds will be used is well presented. There appears to be loads of detail provided, and that is what I think will help any bond issue be passed. At least in my state, the more details that are provided, the more likely the bond will pass. Taxpayers in Colorado will not pass bonds just for "capital improvements". They must be shown what their tax money is purchasing, or they'll simply vote no.
Breaking down the Facilities Needs $280M:
The information provided only goes one more level, and I think more is required. For instance, can two middle schools really be built for only $80M?
How about links to reports of the need for two middle schools? I don't find more detail about WHY the two new schools are necessary. Is it growth in student enrollment? Are other schools overcrowded and students will be moved? Will other over-flow facilities at previous schools be removed?
Likewise, I need much more detail on why three ninth grade academies are necessary. The deliberations that decided on this proposal must be public record, right? I would add links to the background material that explains why this is absolutely necessary. Also, how does this tie in to the district's overall goals and growth? Are these academies necessary due to growth? Will other schools, e.g., high schools, be downsized, and what cost savings are expected if students are moved from the nearby high school? I believe there should be a credit/debit provided to show, perhaps, the bond money is for capital expenses for the new facility and not for new teachers, curriculum, etc.
As this is presented to me, a newcomer to the district, I can't identify any reason why five new facilities are being built, where the students, faculty, and staff are coming from to fill them, etc.
The maintenance request is very generic - I can't tell what is meant by "Electrical" and "HVAC" - and it would be helpful if the details along with the budget are provided and especially, which schools are receiving the funding.
I'm confused over the Police Command Center. Is the request to purchase and renovate an existing office or warehouse facility, or, build something new on district owned property?
Safety and Security Needs $18M
Needs more specifics, specifics, specifics. Do not include "And more" when describing where the money will be spent. That's an open invitation for opponents to rip apart the request as unspecific, "Administrators won't say what the money will be used for", etc.
Technology Needs
The detailed table under "Instructional and classroom technology" is just the sort of specific detail that would be very helpful. This is great.
Road to a Bond Proposal -- I really like this. Why not "Road to THIS Bond Proposal"? The timeline is excellent but could be even better if there were links to specific events, reports, outcomes, from each step. Even links to media coverage, if available, would be good because it would provide some degree of impartiality.
Bond Steering Committee Process -- Excellent! Uplinking the notes is super so skeptics can see just how this process was deliberated, who had input, and when they should have been paying attention if they wanted to provide their own input ;)
General: I would not include the "Spring has not called for a bond in ten years" phrase. Because, so what??!! Since when is spending money or raising taxes dependent upon the calendar? I hate seeing statements like this. The request should be based upon NEED and simply because bonds have not been issued in ten years IS NOT A NEED. I cannot convince my bank that I need a loan, "because I haven't asked for one in ten years". I understand the reasoning: it is to calm taxpayers that the district doesn't ask for money too often. But the district has changed a great deal in the last ten years. People have moved in, parents have graduated their kids and don't see any reason to spend money building up schools for someone else's kids, the demographics have changed, etc.
"Current projections show these bonds will be paid off in 30 years" Huh? Unless there is some reasonable pre-payment plan, then remove the ambiguity and say, bonds will be paid off over 30 years.
Subtopics under "How do bonds work" in FAQ are not really related to generic bonds. The information is specific to this request and should be highlighted as such elsewhere. Also, this information is too important to be "buried" in an FAQ. Another red flag is the statement to the effect that the district will decide when and how to spend the money over time. NO. I wouldn't approve giving a school district carte blanche to increase their debt obligations for non-specific terms.
Effect on property taxes isn't clear. How does $0.07 translate into $52.50/$100k appraised value and why is a $200k appraised value home paying more than 2X a $100k home? In general, this is valuable information to provide! The numbers don't add up but I like how it is presented.
The News Releases link is valuable, however, I would imagine that with something this large/important, the number of references could be large. Therefore, I would keep this link as a sort of a "list of references" but provide in-text citations to each of them in the appropriate sections on the website.
The dialogue form is very interesting; however, I cannot imagine any school district having time to answer even one-tenth of the crank emails that will come pouring into their inboxes. Do not promise individual responses. Instead, you might consider collecting the best questions to augment the FAQ or make other adjustments to the website. Even that task may be too much.
Yikes, using Google Translate to convert the entire website to Spanish is not recommended. Granted, I've used it for German and Russian translations and have been severely disappointed, so perhaps Google does "better" with Spanish?
Overall
I think this is a very interesting concept for conveying bond information to taxpayers. Would I use it in my district? Maybe. But only if there was some controversy where I wanted details. Unfortunately, I can't imagine more than 20% of a district's voters ever visiting this site. First of all, websites utilize technology that may not be available to every taxpayer. Second, most people rarely have time.
I'm very enthusiastic about the entire concept and believe it is needed. However, I'm hesitant about usage.
The messages (details) present on the site must also be conveyed in advertising re: the bond issue.
Response to Comments:
Hi Elizabeth,
Truly, we appreciate the feedback provided from your colleague. It's always great to have a fresh pair of eyes, especially someone with expertise, look at your work and make suggestions on how you can make it stronger. This is especially true with a public school bond because it so important that voters understand what we -- the district -- are asking of them and why.
Rather than go line by line with my response, my preference is to share that we are looking at all of the suggestions and will make adjustments to our webpage as appropriate. There are some really good recommendations here - things we didn't think of -- that can easily be fixed and/or added to our website. We hope to have these adjustments made by Wednesday of next week.
Please know that the website, though, is only one channel of many that we are using to ensure voters in the Spring ISD community are well informed. We have been actively out and about talking with our community and answering their questions -- both in English and in Spanish. Naturally, we will continue this work up until Nov. 8! There is still so much to do!
Again, I really appreciate the input and will definitely use the info to improve how we are messaging the bond.
Kind regards,
Tiffany
Spring ISD Trustee Position 3
Incumbent: Justine Durant
Campaign website: facebookJustine DurantEducationEastern Michigan University - Business Admin.Work ExperienceSpring ISD Board November, 2006-present Cigna HealthcareVolunteer Spring ISD PTO Board President (Claughton & Wunsche) Former Brownie & Girl Scout troop leader Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Spring ISD Alternate Delegate/Legislative CommitteeAwards/Recognitions SISD's Early College Academy & Virtual High School Demonstration Grant
Challenger: Myron Spencer
Campaign website: http://www.dr-spencer.comMyron SpencerEducation Delgado Community College - Assoc of Arts - General Studies Southern University - Bachelor of Science/Math. Ed Xavier University - Master of Arts - Ed. Admin. Texas Southern University - Doc. of Edu./Ed. Admin.Work ExperienceSupplemental Educational Services (SES) - CEOEducator - Secondary Mathematics - 9 years Educational Leadership Assistant Principal/Principal (DAEP, Elemenatry - High School) RealtorVolunteer None SpecifiedAwardsNone Specified
Education
-master’s degree in education
--emphasizes school administration and organization, effective leadership strategies, campus business management, and federal, state, and local school regulations in addition to providing the skills necessary to evaluate programs for overall school improvement, implement research to improve instruction and curricula, and understand how diverse populations and special programs affect a school and its community.
-starting in Tomball Elementary and finishing at Tomball High School
Experience
assistant professor in the Education Department at Lone Star College - Montgomery
--teach courses that prepare future educators for education degrees and teaching certifications
--faculty advisor for the future teachers club on campus.
-assistant principal, a classroom teacher, a Soldier in the United States Army, a cadet at Texas A&M University, and a sacker at Klein’s Supermarket.
-son qualified for enrollment in the Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities at Rosehill Elementary School
-substitute teacher, at Tomball Elementary, Lakewood Elementary, Rosehill Elementary, Tomball Intermediate, Beckendorf Intermediate, Tomball Junior High, Willow Wood Junior High, and Tomball High School.
-assistant principal, at Willow Wood Junior High for four years, followed by a year as an administrator for Special Services working with special needs students at Tomball Memorial High School, Tomball Intermediate, and Decker Prairie Elementary.
Education: none listed
Experience
Happily married to Jenny nearly 24 years
Father of 4 young ladies enrolled in TISD
Served as youth minister for 10 years
Sunday School teacher
Owner of Farmers Insurance agency
Member of TISD Strategic Planning Committee
Volunteer as Lakewood Elem. Homeroom Dad
CIT committee member & Watch Dog Dad
Tomball Mem. HS FFA Booster Club supporter
Athletic Booster Club member
Resume:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
In her 22 years as a practicing attorney, Kristin has represented clients in cases involving bad faith claims against insurance carriers, defense of commercial disputes, probate litigation, personal injury defense and prosecution, and collection matters. She has also briefed cases to appellate courts in both Texas and the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. These cases often involve criminal acts, with the elements of proof found in the Texas Penal Code.
BAYS & BAYS – January 1997 - Present
WETZEL & HERRON, LLP – August 1994-January 1997
DINKINS, KELLY, LENOX,
GERSTNER & LAMB – August 1993-August 1994
Taught Legislative Updates to Judges at the Texas Center for the Judiciary
Member of State Bar of Texas
United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Past-President of the Montgomery County Bar Association
Director of the Montgomery County Bar Association since 2005
Chair CPS Toy Drive, 2008-2010
Chair for Law Day, 2006-2011
EDUCATION
Baylor School of Law -- Obtained Juris Doctorate; Graduated 5th in Class
In law school, Mrs. Bays earned numerous awards, including the prestigious President’s Award.
She was Editor-In-Chief of the Baylor Law Review, and, prior to that, was a Notes and Comments Editor and an Associate Editor.
She won the Intellectual Property Law award for her law review article on copyright law.
She was a three year recipient of the Leon Jaworski Advocacy Scholarship, awarded for excellence in advocacy, with a required 3.5 GPA to maintain the award each year.
She competed in a number of mock trial and moot court competitions, and received awards at local, state and national competitions, as follows:
ABA Moot Court Team – Placed 3rd at Texas State Competition
– Placed 3rd at National Competition
– Placed 3rd at Texas State Competition
– Placed 5th at National Competition
3rd Place Individual Speaker Award at National Competition
Baylor Mock Trial Team – Won State Competition
Assistant Coach for Baylor’s Debate Team
Baylor University
Bachelor of Science in Education
English Specialization
Graduated Top 10% of Class August 1990
President College Republicans
Won numerous debate tournaments
Baylor University– Served High School– Served as Debate CoachBaylor University– Taught at Summer Debate Camps for High School Students
Resume:
Education:
graduated from Conroe High School and received her bachelor of science degree in Finance and Management from Trinity University
St. Mary’s College of Law where she earned her Juris Doctor degree.
Experience:
practiced law
appointment as Associate Judge for the 418th District Court in 2011.
authored numerous articles and has been a featured lecturer for continuing legal education courses both statewide and locally
board certification in family law
board of The Woodlands Bar Association
former board member of the Montgomery County Bar Association.
boards of the Conroe Noon Lions Club, North Shore Republican Women’s Club and The Woodlands Bar Association
Literacy and Youth Outreach Chair for the North Shore Republican Women, she helped found the Willis High School Young Republicans Club
the club grew to over 70 members in a few short months
won two prestigious awards at the state convention for High School Republicans of Texas: Rising Star award and tied for Most Outstanding High School Republican Club in Texas
One of the officers at this club was selected to serve in the Chairman’s cabinet for the High School Republicans of Texas, a state-wide organization
continues to work closely with the Willis High School Young Republicans, and additionally, she has helped a student start a second High School Young Republicans club at Montgomery High School.
board member of Conroe Noon Lions Club
volunteered in numerous service projects, has chaired or co-chaired many of these projects, and has actively served on the Programs Committee for four years
participation in the Project Mentor program, her involvement in which started through her relationships at Lions Club, and she has mentored a C.I.S.D. student for the past two years.
Faith United Methodist Church, Children’s Ministry as a Sunday school teacher.
Resume:
Education:
Riverside Military Academy
Brenau Women's College in Gainesville, Georgia and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration and Secondary Education with an emphasis in Broad Field Social Science
South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas
Experience:
Justice of the College Judicial Board, President of Chi Omega Fraternity, recognized among American Universities and Colleges, and served as a peer advisor
high school teacher
The American School, Mexico City, Mexico
interned for Houston Mayor Bob Lanier's office in the Crime Stoppers Anti Gang Task Force Office
clerked for Hardin, Beers, Hagstette, and Davidson Davidson, Houston,Texas
Montgomery County Attorneys Office
Montgomery County District Attorneys Office
guest speaker for students
volunteered her time include Montgomery County Shattered Lives, Montgomery County Crime Stoppers, Rotary, Pink Door Nonprofit Organization and the Conroe Independent School District
Resume (from county website--not the bio with the malware warning):
Education:
Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas Tech University, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law
Experience:
2012, Montgomery County Attorney
chief legal advisor for the County, and he oversees a staff of approximately 30 consisting of attorneys, legal support staff, and investigators.
law firm in 1999
25 year carrer at Shell Oil Company in Houston as a geophysical / electrical engineer
managed numerous technical geophysical / electrical engineering projects, both operational and research, in various areas around the world, including onshore & offshore continental United States, Alaska, Souht America, Central America, and Southeast Asia
Business Interface Manager for Shell E&P Technology Company.
Director of the Montgomery County Bar Association
11 years as a Director and General Counsel of the Montgomery County Dispute Resolution Center
2010 graduate and former Board member of Leadership Montgomery County, and he is a 2009 graduate of the Conroe Police Department Citizen Police Academy
Conroe Noon Lions Club where he also serves on the Board of Directors.
Resume:
Education:
Master Peace Officer Certification, Law Enforcement Instructor License, Crime Prevention Inspector License, as well as a Texas Jail License
Palestine High School
Bachelor of Science from the Sam Houston State College of Criminal Justice in Law Enforcement/Police Science in 1994.
Texas Peace Officer Academic Licensing Academy (TPOALA), which was co-hosted by Sam Houston and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).
2004, Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT) Leadership Command College (LCC). This program is designed for Texas law enforcement executive development and is held in three week intervals in three different locations across the State
Master of Science in Criminal Justice Management in August 2007
2008, selected to attend the prestigious FBI National Academy, graduating with Session #232. He completed the vaunted “Yellow Brick Road” physical challenge as well as 12 Master’s level college hours through the University of Virginia.
Experience:
Texas Department of Corrections at the Huntsville or “Walls” unit in downtown Huntsville
provided security at the unit and for numerous executions that took place during his tenure
Deputy assigned to The Woodlands Division of Patrol District 2
recognized as The Woodlands Patrol Officer of the Year for 1997 for his efforts in street level enforcement, as a community policing deputy, and in his role as liaison to The Woodlands Watch
incident of note that led to the honor was when Rand found a suspicious vehicle during his routine night shift patrol. He approached the vehicle, which was parked in a hidden location behind an elementary school in The Woodlands. The driver fled and Rand was able to stop the car and conduct an investigation whereby he found that the male driver was in the process of attempting to sexually assault a young boy. Because of his aggressive patrol tactics, the sexual assault never occurred, but the suspect was arrested and charged with felony Child Indecency. The suspect was found to be on Parole in Florida for a similar child sex crime and Rand traveled to Miami to testify in a Parole hearing where the suspect was sentenced to life in prison.
1998 to the rank of Corporal where he continued to train and practice the art of community policing in The Woodlands as well as perform shift supervisor functions, and train new deputies in the field training program
Patrol Sergeant (first-line supervisor) in 2000 and he served as an evening shift sergeant and then as a day shift sergeant assigned to District 1 in Conroe
Lieutenant (mid-manager) in 2002
MCSO Administrative Lieutenant, Rand was tasked with a variety of specialized jobs such as Public Information Officer, technical writer for all internal policies, grant application author and manager, agency webmaster, emergency management specialist, and field training program coordinator.
2005, Patrol District 1 where he served as the District Commander and managed 25 line level deputies and first line supervisors
2006, Internal Affairs Unit where he managed all internal investigations of allegations of misconduct, use of force, officer involved shootings, and worked to develop policies as well as ensure policy compliance
2009, Captain where he was assigned as the manager of the Patrol Division overseeing 154 commissioned deputies, supervisors, and support staff
tasked with managing specialized units such as the Regional Training Academy, Motorcycle Traffic Unit, K-9 Unit, Recruiting Unit, Basic Peace Officer Course, Crime Prevention, and Crime Stoppers
instrumental in bringing new technology, modern best practices for training, and a program focused on using statistical data to determine Patrol “hot spots” that were then addressed using community based and problem solving method approaches to reduce repeated reactive calls for service.
Jail Division in 2013 as a Captain overseeing 292 civilian and commissioned employees, a budget of $36 million, and an inmate population of 1253 beds
Other specialized units that made up the command were the Bailiff Unit, Transport Unit, facility maintenance, central records, and courthouse security
brought about facility improvement, used problem solving to improve operation efficiency and effectiveness, and used innovative means to combat a serious inmate overcrowding and employee understaffing problem.
Patrol command in 2014, and he currently serves in that capacity
Academy Training Director since 2010, and he is an advocate for providing the best training available to all employees at the Sheriff’s Office and outside law enforcement agencies
Academy Director, Rand has overseen all levels of training including basic peace officer training, weapons and munitions training, in-service training, physical self-defense, and specialized law enforcement courses.
Emergency Management serving as Incident Commander during hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Ike
incident commander during the 12 hour night shifts, he oversaw all operations for the county to include incident response, procurement of assets, and planning for events to come as well as addressing problems as they arose
selected to serve as the Law Enforcement Branch Commander and Public Information Officer during the Magnolia area wildfires of 2011
anti-terrorism planning committees with the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) as well as criminal justice committees with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC).
adjunct professor of Criminal Justice at both Lone Star College and at his alma mater, Sam Houston State
many of them [his students] joining him at the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
students have gone into all levels of law enforcement, corrections, and even enter law school.
Attended Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT) for the Texas Police Chief Leadership Series and Chief Development Series
Attended LEMIT Professional Series for Public Information Officer
Police Chief since June 2013
United States Secret Service
Attended / graduated Federal Investigator Traning from FLETC (Federal Law Enforcement Training Center) in Glynco, Georgia
Attended / graduated from Special Agent Training Center in Washington, D.C. at the US Secret Service Headquarters
Training included but not limited to:
Organize and pursue complicated criminal cases with many moving parts
Forensics, surveillance, evidence gathering, report techniques, testifying in court
Firearms and Physical Fitness Training
Developing Informants
Worked as many as 25 different cases at a time in different stages of investigations with a 100% conviction rate
Testified in Federal Court numerous times
Began USSS in the Houston Field Office assigned to Check Forgery working street crimes in high crime areas working closely with Houston PD and Harris County Sheriff’s Office for a year and a half.
Worked as a Shift Agent for the 1988 Campaign protecting Reverend Jessie Jackson
Assigned to the West African Task Force working fraud, counterfeit, credit card theft and identity theft
Worked the Counterfeit Squad in Houston Field Office
Selected to work on the Super Note Task Force headed up by the CIA alongside the DEA. The Super Note was the most technically accurate counterfeit note ever detected by the Secret Service. The Super Note was being distributed in the Middle East and this task force was developed to discover the counterfeit plant that involved terrorist groups such as Hezbollah, Al Qaida and Hamas
Developed Classified Informant to find the source of the counterfeit notes
Assigned to Former President George H.W. Bush and Former First Lady Barbara Bush
Attended and graduated Rescue Swimmer School and became a Rescue Swimmer for the Former First Family
Assigned to the Presidential Protective Division (PPD) for President Bill Clinton:
Exclusive Counter Assault Team Training including training with Tier One Special Operations Forces to become the 160th agent to become a member of the Counter Assault Team (CAT) and worked on CAT for 3.5 years under the Clinton Administration
Continued rescue swimmer responsibilities for the First Family during his entire time on PPD
Served as a Shift Agent PPD for 2.5 years for President Clinton
Assigned to the US Secret Service Training Academy (James J Rowley Training Center) for Special Agents:
Instructor in Control Tactics
Program Manager in Water Safety and taught 6 Rescue Swimmer Schools
Program Manager in Emergency Medicine
Course Director for 2 Special Agent classes (#176 & #188) to include supervising 24 Special Agents each while attending the Academy
Assigned as the Resident Agent in Charge of the Waco Office from 2001-2004 that included the Western White House (President Bush’s Crawford Ranch)
Created a security plan for the ranch, arrivals, departures, transportation and visits to the ranch by dignitaries including world leaders
Responsible for hundreds of personnel during presidential visits to include US Secret Service, Staff, Military Assets, Media and other government entities
Assigned to the Houston Field Office
Responsible for the $5 Billion Money Move of the Federal Reserve Bank and US Secret Service Field Office to the Federal Reserve Bank
Fraud Squad
Advances for Protectees
Started a satellite office in Bryan/College Station through the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office
Notable Cases included the Arrest and Conviction of Arian Brotherhood Leader and the Arrest and Conviction of “Sandman”, a criminal involved in counterfeit, drugs, child pornography and snuff films
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
Served the Sheriff’s Office from 1983-1986
Patrol Deputy in District 1 & 2
Worked in the Detective Division
Worked in the Jail
Promoted to Sergeant prior to leaving for the United States Secret Service
Worked as a full-time reserve (40 hours) for free before being hired as a full-time paid deputy
Business Experience
Marathon Oil
US & European Security Manager
Evacuation of Marathon personnel in Libya during the Arab Spring
Set up Marathon physical security interests in Iraq to include emergency evacuation routes out of country
Provided security plans for Marathon interests in Equatorial Guinea
Universal Safety & Security Solutions, LLC
Guest Speaker for International Security Association and other organizations
Security Consultant for Oil and Gas Industry, Churches, Corporations, Families
Instructor and Training School Manager, Private Security Bureau
Resume:
Education: none listed
Experience:
turned off the red light cameras, led the effort to develop a South County Mobility Plan, worked to control the budget growth while increasing our law enforcement presence, and funded a capital improvement plan
renovated the community centers, improved 37 intersections, introduced the flashing yellow arrow, updated the signal timing patterns, and enhanced our services to the residents
established the Commisioner's Advisory Council
Resume:
Education: none listed
Experience:
sits on the Panther Creek Village Association Board, the Montgomery County Baylor Club Board, and formerly the Montgomery County Youth Services Fund Committee
built their own small businesses in The Woodlands
Resume:
Education: none listed
Experience:
Constable since January 1, 2009
office has become the 4th most productive (by volume and arrests) in the county, right behind the Sheriff's Department, DPS and Conroe PD, but there is still more work to be done
civil process is served, the courts are secured and the neighborhoods are patrolled.
Resume:
Education:
graduated from the North Harris Community College Law Enforcement Academy in 2007
Advanced Peace Officer certification through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (T.C.O.L.E.) as well as an Instructor certification
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Lamar University and graduated Summa Cum Laude.
Experience:
Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Office
Resume (from county website):
Education:
Texas Department of Public Safety academy
Experience:
Texas Department of Criminal Justice in 1967
Trooper in February 1969, he was stationed in Magnolia, Texas.
1982, Constable of Precinct 5 in Montgomery County
Resume:
Education:
Tomball High School
certification to be a peace officer
Experience:
local photography company
certified police officer by the Magnolia Police Department
detective
investigated all types of crimes over the years including thefts, robberies, sexual assaults and even attempted capitol murder
arrested many criminals to help protect the streets of our community
field trainning officer.
Resume:
Education:
Langham Creek high school in Cypress, and attended Sam Houston State University for my undergraduate degree, and Texas A&M for my masters
Experience:
11 years in the Texas State Guard as a military policeman and as a maritime officer
deployed for 4 major disasters that affected the people of Texas; Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Rita, Tropical Storm Dean, and Hurricane Ike
Oil and Gas industry for 11 years in Supply Chain, where I have led teams that managed up to $6 billion dollars in spend
visited 17 countries on four different continents, and done business in 11 of those countries.
travel to India with Texas A&M University, and work with two companies to gather research data to help develop solutions to issues facing commerce in India.
Campaign website: https://www.facebook.com/TheWoodlandsGordyBunch/about/?ref=page_internal
Education: none listed
Experience
-veteran of the United States Coast Guard,
-Founder, President and CEO of The Woodlands Financial Group "TWFG", 8th largest privately held personal lines agency in the USA,
-2015 EY Gulf Coast Entrepreneur of the year,
-Chairman of The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau and
-two term elected board member of the Woodlands Township
-TWUMC Member since 1996
Awards
2015 EY Entrepreneur of the year
US Coast Guard Achievement Medal
2015 Best of The Woodlands Insurance Agent
2015 Best places to Work The Woodlands Villager
Challenger: Amy Lampman
Campaign website: http://www.amylampman.com/#about
Education
-Bachelor's of Science degree of Interdisciplinary studies from Southwest Texas State in 1996
Experience
-taught for several years and then advanced into an Instructional Specialist position
-national trainer and sales director, received numerous awards.
-helping to raise over $1,000,000 for local children's non-profits, and launched her real estate career.
-co-chairing the Rotary Wine Dinner that has a goal of raising $100,000 for local scholarships and the Rotary Foundation.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
2016 Community Impact Award
Charities Amy supports include: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates of Montgomery County), National Charity League of The Woodlands, Boy Scouts of America, Angel Reach, Safe Harbor, The Will Herndon Research Fund, Montgomery County Youth Services, The Woodlands Rotary Foundation, Montgomery County Food Bank, I Go Pink, American Heart Association, Operation Pets Alive, Mothers of Marines
Blue Ribbon Society Member
Go Red Member
Education
-Baylor University in 1965
Experience
-Director of The Woodlands Township Board, elected for a two year term in May 2012
--serve on the Boards’ Audit Committee, Park and Recreation Advisory Committee, Law Enforcement Advisory Committee and the Ad Hoc Transportation Committee.
-Accenture, one of the largest business consulting businesses in the world, for 35 years, retiring in 2000 as a Senior Partner.
Education
-ADN in Nursing from Lone Star College-Montgomery.
-graduated from Worcester State University in 2003 with a B.S. in Health Sciences.
Experience
-IMU nurse at Kingwood Medical Center and also at Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility.-Texas Army National Guard as an Infantry Officer.
--Infantry Platoon leader for D. Co 3-144 Infantry Regiment, a heavy weapons unit out of Palestine, TX.
--Executive Officer, maintaining, managing, and coordinating personnel and equipment with the 56th Battalion out of Ft. Worth.
--S-3 Operations Officer for the Battalion, worked to coordinate future operations.
-working in sales for four years,
-Eagle Scout in 1998 and is a life member of the National Eagle Scout Association.
-registered as residents of Texas on Active Duty Military service.
Education
-graduated with honors from The Art Institute of Philadelphia while obtaining his Associates Degree of Science in Web Development
-soon to complete his advanced studies and graduate from BYU-Idaho with a Bachelor’s degree in Web Design.
Experience
-Facilities Supervisor,
-contract management and negotiations has been successfully applied to Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia; University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston and achieved a savings of more than five million dollars at Huntsman International.
-Alden Bridge Village Association Board for more than 5 years
Accomplishments
-nominated as Volunteer of the Year for Alden Bridge in 2015.
Education
-graduated from Texas A&M University in 1979 with a degree in business,
Experience
-active in his local church congregation and a member of the Boy Scouts of America, having joined as a Cub Scout.
-completed a Junior Leader Training Camp in 1970 through the Capitol Area Council in Austin and earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 1971.
--part of a group of four Boy Scouts from Troop 250 of Yorktown who were the first to achieve Scouting’s highest rank from that unit.
-employed with Union Pacific Railroad.
-previously served on The Woodlands Community Association Board of Directors from 2006 to 2010, when its functions were transitioned into The Woodlands Township.
--WCA Treasurer from 2008 to 2010
-served on the board of the Cochran’s Crossing Village Association since 2010
-elected CCVA President in 2011.
-nominated to be the village associations’ representative on The Woodlands Township drainage task force.
-staging coordinators for the South County 4th of July parade since 2010 and has volunteered as staging director since 2015.
-volunteer as committee member at-large for the Tall Timbers District, Sam Houston Area Council.
--2014, appointed District Chairman and continues to serve in that role.
Education: none listed
Experience
-Director of Montgomery County Hospital District since 2014,
-Chairman of the Memorial Hermann -- Woodlands Hospital Advisory Board.
-past Chairman of The Woodlands Economic Development Partnership
-former Director (Treasurer) of Lone Star Family Health Center, Montgomery County.
-actively involved in Rotary Club for over 12 years
-former Director on the Harris County MUD 387 Board.
-Senior Vice President at Amegy Bank of Texas,
-Team Leader Private Banking managing Northwest Harris County and Montgomery County since 2005.
-working in the industry since 1979 as an advocate for both individuals and the business community for designing, promoting and accomplishing sound financial goals.
Education
-left Ohio State University in 1977
Experience
-member of the Houston Golf Association (HGA) for the past 14 years.
--promoting amateur golf and raising money for children’s charities since its inception in 1946.-leaders at WoodsEdge Community Church were we have worshipped since 2000.
-Board of the Children’s Assessment Center Foundation and served as their Vice President.
-national Board based in New York City.
-President of the British American Business Council Southwest (BABC)
-SKR Consulting LLc.
--advising the foreign flag air carriers on the $1.6 billion Mickey Leland International Terminal Project.
-airline committee that was negotiating the lease on the new International Terminal D that opened in 1990.
-managed BA’s Customer Service office at Bush Intercontinental Airport
-British Airways in the World Cargo Department.
-Director Properties, the Americas
--responsible for all of the real estate assets and airport relationships in the Western Hemisphere.
Education
-B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering from Wayne State University, Detroit.
Experience
-joined the Lone Star College System Board of Trustees in 1997
--Assistant Secretary and Vice Chair of the LSCS Board of Trustees.
-formed D.A. Vogt Engineering, Inc., where he presently serves as President.
--Projects include the design of water supply/distribution, wastewater collection and treatment and storm water management for residential and commercial subdivisions, churches, schools and commercial buildings and hospitals.
-active member of the following organizations: Leadership Houston Class VIII & Alumni; American Society of Civil Engineers; American Water Works Association; Association of Water Board Directors; Association of Consulting Municipal Engineers; and Rotary Club of The Woodlands.
-served as South Montgomery County Woodlands Chamber of Commerce, Past Director, Vice Chairman, Chairman of the Board; Commercial Real Estate Association of Montgomery County, member; Montgomery County United Way, Past Campaign Chairman, Past Director, Past Chairman of the Board; Junior Achievement, Volunteer Consultant, Mini-Company Advisor; and Montgomery County MUD 60, Board of Directors 1990 – 2002; Crimestoppers of Montgomery County, Texas; and Leadership Montgomery County-Formation Steering Committee Member.
Education
-J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in Houston; a B.A. with Phi Beta Kappa and a double major in History & Environmental Studies from Baylor University in Waco; and an A.A. with Phi Theta Kappa in Liberal Arts from Temple Junior College, in Temple.
Experience
-elected to the Lone Star College System Board of Trustees in May 2010.
--currently serves as board chair.
-Directing Attorney for Pro Bono and Disaster Response of Lone Star Legal Aid in Houston, where she has been employed since 1994.
-adjunct faculty member at LSC-North Harris and the University of Houston Law Center
-faculty for the NITA Trial Skills for Juvenile & Family Courts in Houston.
-Paralegal Advisory Committee at LSC-North Harris from 2002 until 2010,
--past chair of that committee, and
--mentored and supervised student interns from the Paralegal Program.
-Montgomery County Precinct Chair
-2005 Montgomery County Election Equipment Task Force.
Education
-Ph.D. in English from the University of Michigan, where he taught for several years.
Experience
-elected to the Lone Star College System Board of Trustees in 2013.
-Appointed by President Ronald Reagan, Trowbridge was director of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the United States Information Agency, directing the Fulbright Program.
--required U. S. Senate confirmation.
-chief of staff to U. S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger, publishing a book on the Chief Justice.
-tenured full professor at Eastern Michigan University
-Vice President at Hillsdale College.
-editor of the Michigan Academician, the journal of the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts, and Letters.
-founded the Maine Heritage Policy Center, which among other pursuits focused on higher education.
-2006-12, he was an adjunct professor of English at Lone Star College.
-Senior Fellow at the Center for College Affordability and Productivity in Washington, D. C.
Education
-earned degrees from Baylor (BA), Yale Divinity School (MAR), Notre Dame Law School (JD), the University of Houston Law Center (LL.M), and Whitefield Theological Seminary (Th.M.)
-studied at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland on a Rotary scholarship
Experience
-general counsel for U.S. Development Group LLC, an industrial real estate development company
-served on the MCHD Board of Directors since November 2011, when he was appointed to fill an unexpired term.
Accomplishments
-Grace Community Church in Magnolia, where Mr. Cole serves as an elder
-founding (and current) chairman of the Montgomery County chapter of the Friends of the NRA Foundation
-member of the Rotary Club of The Woodlands and has served as a director and chairman of several non-profits and ministries
Education
-Certified Safety and Health Official through the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service in both General Industry and Oil, Gas & Petrochemical.
-Certified Safety Professional
-Texas Licensed Paramedic and Texas Licensed EMS Instructor,
-graduated from Texas A&M University with a Masters Degree in Education.
-graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Texas Health Science Center with a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Health Science.
-graduating from high school,
Experience
-volunteer firefighter in his hometown and later transitioned to a full time position with the local 911 EMS provider.
-dispatch, later went on to become an EMT and Paramedic.
-Paramedic Field Supervisor for the 911 provider in Port Arthur, Texas.
-worked in the oil and gas industry providing remote medical services and site safety.
-professor of EMS at Lone Star College
-Director of Health, Safety & Environmental for an oil & gas engineering firm.
-certification as a Paramedic with both the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and the State of Louisiana.
-experienced EMS manager and educator.
-board of the Montgomery County Young Republicans as Vice-Chairman.
-Executive Board of the Texas Young Republican Federation as the Director of Club Development.
-delegate to the 2008, 2014, and 2014 Republican Party of Texas State Convention
-previosly served as an election judge.
Resume:
Education:
Texas A&M University with a degree in Animal Science
Experience:
family dairy and cattle operation was an everyday routine
Repro Select; a business focused on whitetail deer genetics
clients all across Texas and the south-central United States
work in agriculture policy has even extended globally and led him to visit New Zealand, Brazil, and Mexico
serves on numerous boards and committees including the San Jacinto Farm Bureau, Texas Deer Association, Shepherd ISD Technology Advisory Board, the San Jacinto County Central Appraisal Board, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s East Fork & West Fork San Jacinto River Stakeholder Group
Resume:
Education:
University of Texas at Austin with a BA in Government and Philosophy
Master of Arts in Religion and Politics from the University of Manchester in Manchester, England, writing his dissertation on religious organizations as political institutions
University of Houston Law Center
Experience:
all-district football and baseball player, and received the Presidential Scholar-Athlete Award.
interned for Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, was an active member of the College Republicans at Texas and the Christian fraternity Beta Upsilon Chi, and was heavily involved in discipleship at Hyde Park Baptist Church in Austin, including leading several Bible studies and groups.
youth pastor of First Baptist Church of Liberty.
taught Fourth Grade in the Dayton Independent School District,
President of the Federalist Society and was actively involved with the Christian Legal Society.
practice has focused on small business and start-ups, as well as complex civil litigation matters
helped businesses navigate the legal and regulatory burdens that the federal, state, and local governments
founding board member of the Republican Liberty Caucus of CD36 and Christians for Liberty
Challenger: Evan Nagel
Campaign website: unknown
Resume: none
Montgomery County Commissioner Precinct 3
Incumbent: Glen Ray Reader
Campaign website: unknown
Resume could not be requested.
Address: 33 Ida Olivia Road Huntsville, TX 77320
Campaign website: https://www.facebook.com/BillDaugetteResume:
Education:
Bachelor of Science degree from Sam Houston State University in Political Science with a Finance minor
Experience:
city of Huntsville, where I was employed for over 25 years
responsible for the oversight of the Public Works/Public Utilities departments
Director, final three years
managed budgets in excess of $25 million dollars annually,
responsibilities included road and street maintenance, solid waste management, drainage, and the operations of the water and sewer departments
State of Texas Certified Public Manager
"A" level Certification from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste.
independent consultant in municipal public works and operations management in Montgomery County
Challenger: G.A. Creagor
Campaign website: unknown
Resume could not be requested.
Address: 42 Walker Trail Huntsville, TX 77320
Resume:
From: http://www.samhoustonteaparty.com/Linda_s_Biography.pdf
Education: none listed
Experience:
Texas Department of Corrections in 1975 working in many administrative departments for the next twenty-seven years
Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division
2002, Purchasing Agent
purchased all supplies, materials, equipment and services for all Elected Officials and Department Heads.
volunteering at the Pregnancy Care Center
Board in 2014
Secretary and chair the Banquet Committee
2015, annual fundraising banquet we served over 700 people, donations and pledges in excess of $150,000.
Child Evangelism Fellowship’s Good News Club program at Stewart Elementary.
2013 appointed by the Executive Committee of the Republican Party of Walker County as their County Chair
treasury has increased by $10,000 and we have eighty plus members
obtained a permanent location for our Headquarters
served the community through the Chamber of Commerce Trade Expo, Fair on the Square and the annual Reagan Dinner.
Resume:
From: http://www.samhoustonteaparty.com/Madilene_Loosier_Bio.pdf
Education:
transferred from Texas Tech to Sam Houston State University and graduated in 1996
Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy and a minor in piano
Experience:
Certified Piano Technician through the American School of Piano Tuning.
Madilene' s Piano Tuning & Repair in 2004
Conroe Symphony Orchestra for 18 years
Principal Violist and Piano Technician for the Symphony
Personnel Manager and Assistant Librarian and served on several committees
leads in her church as part of the orchestra
participated in Campaign Management School in Austin
Walker County Republican Women
past President, serving from 2013-2015
Vice President
Secretary.
doubled the membership to almost 100 total members and brought in dynamic speakers like Benghazi survivor Kris "Tanto" Paronto, Republican Party of Texas
Chair Steve Munisteri for the Republican Roundup raising several thousand dollars to support candidates
Madilene is 2nd Lt. and Finance Officer in the Civil Air Patrol Sam Houston Composite Squadron.
Resume:
Education:
University of Texas School of Law with a J.D. in 1982, after receiving a B.A. in 1979 from Yale University
Experience:
partner in O’Connell & Soifer LLP, a small Austin-based law firm that focuses on anti-fraud litigation and other high-impact public interest cases brought to combat lawless behavior
full-time trial lawyer in Austin for over 33 years, practicing in the 345th District Court and other similar civil district courts in this county and across the country
handling the recent successful case by a same-gender couple against the Hood County Clerk for refusing to issue a marriage license to them after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down laws against same-sex marriage;
the case by Texas abortion providers against the State of Texas challenging the restrictive provisions of HB2 that have closed more than half of the abortion clinics in Texas (currently pending in the U.S. Supreme Court);
a whistleblower case that resulted in a settlement of almost $100 million dollars for fraudulent behavior by a large hospital chain; and the
successful class action lawsuit against the Pedernales Electric Cooperative based on fraud and breaches of fiduciary duties by its management
Travis County Democratic Party Chair.
raised over a million dollars and ran a very successful coordinated campaign for the 2014 election, resulting in increases in Democratic performance across the board in Travis County
Chief of the Texas Attorney General’s Charitable Trusts Section and Deputy Chief of the Consumer Protection Division, and has been a partner in a large national law firm
adjunct faculty member of the University of Texas School of Law from 1992 – 2008, teaching trial advocacy, while practicing law full-time and raising two children with her husband.
President of the Austin Bar Association and the Austin Young Lawyers Association, and as a Director of the State Bar of Texas
Board Certified in Consumer and Commercial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
President of Interfaith Action of Central Texas, President of Congregation Beth Israel of Austin, Chair of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Austin, a Director of the Texas Mamma Jamma Ride, a Trustee of the Children’s Medical Center Foundation of Central Texas, a Democratic precinct chair, a delegate to at least six Democratic state conventions, a delegate or national committee member to the 2004, 2008, and 2012 Democratic National Conventions, and was one of the initial Commissioners of the Texas Access to Justice Commission
Associate National Commissioner of the Anti-Defamation League (which she has also served as a member of the local and regional Executive Committees and a Co-Chair of the local and regional Civil Rights Committees), and a National Advisory Council Member of J Street (a pro-Israel, pro-peace group.)
volunteer lobbyist for many progressive groups, including the Texas Freedom Network, Planned Parenthood, NARAL Prochoice Texas, and Equality Texas
Jewish Federation of Austin,
four years as a Vice President.
1991-1993 President of Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas, the local bar-sponsored pro bono services provider,
Board of Directors for seven years, and was selected to receive the 1995 J. Chrys Dougherty Award for exemplary dedication and commitment to the principle of access to justice for all people regardless of income.
Resume:
Education:
University of Texas at Austin and the University of Texas School of Law
junior transfer from the University of Texas at El Paso
Experience:
Travis County criminal district court magistrate
contemporaneously as municipal judge in the cities of Kyle and Austin
board of the Austin Project since the program’s inception in 1992
chaired the Greater Austin Task Force on Crime, Drugs, Gangs and Youth
boards of the Austin chapter of the American Heart Association and KLRU Public Television
attorney for the Legal Hotline for Older Texans and is a graduate of Leadership Austin.
private practice of law in Austin for more than ten years
past president of the Travis County Bar Association (now the Austin Bar Association).
joined the Travis County Bar in 1979
board of the Lawyer Referral Service for six years and
chaired the District 9 Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee
president of the Hispanic Bar Association of Austin
Austin/Travis County Bar board of directors from 1995 to 2006.
Director of the State Bar of Texas and on its Executive Committee
chair of the State Bar Jury Service Committee and as board liaison on the committees on Legal Service to the Poor
chaired the State Bar Opportunities for Minorities in the Profession Committee for three years.
Master Emeritus and past president of in the Robert Calvert Inn of Court
founding member and former president of the Mexican American Bar Association of Texas and a former vice-president of the Hispanic National Bar Association
Resume:
Education:
graduating from Texas Tech University in 1992
Texas Tech School of Law and graduated in 1997
Experience:
Big Spring to teach English at my high school alma mater.
Lubbock, Texas, practicing family and criminal law.
twenty-year career in criminal law
represented thousands of criminal matters ranging from traffic citations to Capital Murder and many resulting in felony jury trials
Managed successful law practice and supervised several employees
Well-versed in criminal defense and civil rights laws
Excellent research and writing techniques; organizational and presentation skills
Professionally resourceful, confident and creative in approaches to human dynamic issues
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2005-Present
LAW OFFICE OF CHANTAL M. ELDRIDGE, Austin, TX – Sole Practitioner
Defend felony and misdemeanor criminal defendants in Travis, Williamson, Caldwell and Hays Counties.
Defend juvenile defendant in Travis and Williamson Counties.
Represent parents and children in CPS driven family law cases in Travis, Williamson, Caldwell, and Hays Counties.
Represent the interests of unknown and minor heirs in estate cases and incapacitated individuals in conservatorship cases.
Pursue criminal and civil appeals and expanded a criminal defendant’s entitlement to a jury charge pursuant to section 38.23 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure in State of Texas v. Robert Mills.
Member of Austin Bar Association, Williamson County Bar Association, Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Travis County Women Lawyers Association, and the Children and Family Advocacy subsection of the Austin Bar Association.
1996-2004
LAW OFFICE OF CHANTAL M. ELDRIDGE, Cookeville, TN – Sole Practitioner
Obtained dismissals and defense verdicts in numerous misdemeanor and felony criminal bench and jury trials.
Worked with Alan Dershowitz on a criminal appeal which made new law in Tennessee.
Awarded 6- and 7-figure judgments by Tennessee juries in personal injury actions.
Recovered 6-figure settlement in a Federal civil rights suit against employees of the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services.
Received favorable verdicts in bench trials involving child removals, divorce, real and personal property disputes, breach of contract and collection.
Successfully defended attorneys in disciplinary proceedings and malpractice suits.
Prepared inquiry for chairman of the House Judiciary Committee for subcommittee investigation into statewide drug trafficking.
1994-1996
BUCK AND BUCK ATTORNEYS, Cookeville, TN – Pro Hac Vice/Co-Counsel
Litigated and settled cases involving criminal defense, civil rights, personal injury, probate, divorce, child removals, and child custody.
1993-1994
FRANDZEL AND SHARE, San Francisco, CA Associate, Bankruptcy and Commercial Business Litigation
Prosecuted and defended financial institutions on issues involving receiverships, promissory notes, deeds of trust, security agreements, assignments, guaranties, equipment lease agreements and auto sales.
Made weekly appearances in state, federal and bankruptcy courts with comprehensive experience in collection, bankruptcy, writ and appellate practice.
1991-1993
SEDGWICK, DETERT, MORAN & ARNOLD, San Francisco, CA Associate, Bankruptcy and Commercial Business Litigation
Handled complex business litigation including financial institutions bonds, fidelity bonds, bankruptcy trustee bonds, surety bonds, notary bonds, crime policies, officers and directors’ liability policies, general commercial liability policies, home owners insurance policies, excess coverage policies and umbrella policies.
1990-1991
LOEB & LOEB, Los Angeles, CA – Associate, Commercial Business Litigation
Participated in all aspects of commercial business litigation with emphasis on lender liability, breach of contract and insurance coverage issues.
1989-1990
HONORABLE WILLIAM A. INGRAM, CHIEF JUDGE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTS, San Jose, CA Judicial Law Clerk
Authored opinions and analyzed issues involving securities and intellectual property, medical malpractice, labor, civil rights and federal procedure.
Participated in all hearings, supervised other clerks, and managed externship program.
1989
HONORABLE JOHN A. ARGUELLES, ASSOCIATE JUSTICE
CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURTS, San Francisco, CA Judicial Extern
Analyzed appellate briefs for acceptance of certiorari review and participated in weekly staff meetings.
Gained invaluable knowledge of appellate practice and procedure.
1988
LOEB & LOEB, Los Angeles, California Summer Associate
Received extensive training and exposure to research and writing, motion practice, trial preparation, and client development.
1987-1988
RUSSELL W. GALLOWAY, PROFESSOR
UNIVERSITY OF SANTA CLARA OF LAW, Santa Clara, California Research Assistant
Researched and analyzed Constitutional law and criminal law and procedure for articles published in legal journals.
Developed an innovative program for a statutory writing class.
1987-1988
DEMPSTER, McDONALD & SELIGMAN, Cupertino, California Law Clerk
Performed all initial client interviews.
Prepared complaints, answers, discovery, motions and responses in cases involving breach of contract, labor, personal injury, bankruptcy and intellectual property disputes.
1987
FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE, San Jose, California Intern
Represented misdemeanor defendants in Federal District Court.
Participated in weekly preliminary hearings and motion practice before Magistrate Judges.
Prepared extensive briefing on search and seizure issues.
EDUCATION: J.D., University of Santa Clara School of Law, Santa Clara, California, summa cum laude, AM Jur Award for Contracts, Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society, LEXIS Research and Writing Award
B.S. in Business Administration, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, N. Carolina, Dean’s Lists, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Accelerated 3-year Graduation
BAR ADMISSIONS:
Texas 2003; California 1989; Tennessee 1996
United States Supreme Court 1997
6th Circuit Court of Appeals 1995
9th Circuit Court of Appeals 1990
Northern, Central and Southern Districts of California 1989-1990
Resume:
Education:
high school in 1987
Texas State University, 1993 (finishing in 3 years)
scholarship at Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas
Experience:
Army, honorably discharged in 1990
practicing law.
criminal law
tried every level of felony, from state jail felony drug cases to death penalty cases
approved by the Capitol Area Private Defender’s Service to accept highest level of felonies
3rd Judicial Region’s list of attorneys approved to represent defendant’s charged with capital murder.
representing indigent clients charged with the most serious crimes
includes undocumented defendants
majority of my clients speak only Spanish.
represent many first time offenders
• 25 years of hands-on experience in trial and appellate litigation
• 9 years as a civil litigator
• Former Assistant for Harris County District Attorney, Williamson County District Attorney, and Travis County District Attorney
Criminal Law Experience
• 12 years as Travis County Assistant District Attorney
• 10 years as a Board Certified Criminal Law Attorney
• Prosecuted murderers, child abusers, sex offenders, and other criminals
Actively Caring for the Community
• Founder and Past President of Gold Ribbon Rescue that shelters, rehabs, places Golden Retrievers
• Former advisor to the Board of People Against Violent Crime
• Former CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and DPS (Dept. of Public Safety) instructor
• President of Park Springs Neighborhood Association
• Volunteer for: Chuy’s Children Giving to Children Parade, Reading for the Blind and Dyslexic, Texas Book Fair, and Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo
Bar Admissions:
State Bar of TexasU.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Federal Circuit
U.S. Courts, Western District of Texas
U.S. Courts, Southern District of Texas
U.S. Tax Court
Education:
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Bachelor of Science (Commercial Animal Science), 1985
Member, TAMU Polo Team
University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas
Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1989
ABA Moot Court Team
Judge Shearn Smith Scholarship
Employment History:
McDonough & Horne, Houston, Texas (1987-1990)
Harris County District Attorney’s Office – Juvenile Division, Houston, Texas (1989-1990)
Williamson County Attorney’s Office, Georgetown, Texas (1990-1992)
Travis County District Attorney’s Office, Austin, Texas (1992-2004)
The Robinson Law Firm, Austin, Texas (2004-2005)
Blazier, Christensen, Bigelow & Virr, Austin, Texas (2005-2010)
Clausen, Phelan & Centrich, Austin, Texas (2010-2011)
Maura Phelan, Attorney at Law, Austin, Texas (2011)
Lippincott Phelan Veidt, Austin, Texas (2012-present)
Honors and Activities:
Texas Bar Foundation – Fellow
Gold Ribbon Rescue
Travis County Kennel Club
Waterloo Amateur Retriever Club
Park Springs Neighborhood Association
Golden Retriever Club of America
Texans In Motion
Reading For the Blind and Dyslexic
Texas Book Fair
Houston Livestock Show – Rabbit Committee
Star of Texas Rodeo
People Against Violent Crime
Texans for Animals
Friends of Town Lake Animal Center
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Chuy’s Children Giving to Children Parade
Manor Library
Manor Community Center Senior Program
Publications and Presentations:
How to Be a Good WitnessCASA Criminal Law Instructor
DPS Criminal Law Instructor
Detecting Fraud for Small Business Owners
Published Cases:
Woodruff v. State, 899 SW 2d 443 – Tex: Court of Appeals, 3rd Dist., 1995Rivera v. State, 990 SW 2d 882 – Tex: Court of Appeals, 3rd Dist., 1999
Carl M. Patton, Appellant v. Employees Retirement System of Texas, Appellee, NO. 03-07-00170-CV, Court Of Appeals Of Texas, Third District, Austin (Represented Carl Patton)
County of Reeves, Appellant v. TCEQ and Town of Pecos City, 266 SW 3d 516 – Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd Dist., 2008 (Represented County of Reeves)
Hobbies:
Breeding and Showing Golden Retrievers
Breeding and Showing Horses
Hunter/Jumpers and Dressage
Rescuing Animals
Antiques
Home Improvement
Reading
Resume:
Experience:
Constable of Precinct Three
collaborative approach with local governments and the Travis County community.
Llano County Sheriff’s Office as a night dispatcher
Travis County as a deputy with the Constable’s Office Precinct Three
1992, Sergeant Investigator by former Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle.
Chief of Investigations in 2005
build strong trial teams made up of investigators, prosecutors and victim counselors who worked together to bring justice and promoted safety
hired men and women with who brought diversity, different social backgrounds, and expertise in different areas of the law.
Education and Training
Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice, St. Edward’s University, Class of 1997
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education Master Peace Officer Certification Instructor Certification
Texas Constable Leadership College – 2014 Graduate Awards
Justice of the Peace & Constable Association 2013 – Present
Activities
CALEEA President, 2009-2011
Fraternal Order of Police
FBI LEEDA, 2013 – Present
TCDAA Investigator Board, 1997 – 2001
Secretary, Vice President and President
Training Board, 2007-2010
Education: none listed
Experience
-served the people of Travis County across many levels of public safety -
--police officer,
--detective for the Travis County Sheriff's Office,
--District Attorney's Office as Sgt. Investigator.
-licensed private investigator for CM Investigations Inc.
-awards on multiple occasions for displaying courage and honor in the line of duty including the prestigious Master Peace Officer award.
Resume:
Education:
Cypress-Fairbanks High School in 1968
University of Texas in 1975
Experience:
drafted out of high school by the Boston Red Sox baseball organization
businessman and entrepreneur for more than 40 years
owning and operating baseball camps, coaching and umpire clinics and ventures like a chain of retail sporting goods stores and the Pleasant Valley Sportsplex that operated from 1984 until 1999.
Precinct 3 Travis County Commissioner
keeping county taxes as low as possible while understanding the need to deliver cost effective county services
transportation advocacy, he has crusaded for effective mobility and transportation solutions for the past two decades
development in Western Travis County that protects property rights and protects the sensitive environmental assets
participation in Travis County’s acquisition of the Reimer’s Ranch and the Pogue Hollow Preserve, ensured the protection of 2,350 acres of environmentally sensitive and scenic parkland, pristine land with 3 miles of frontage on the Pedernales River
assessing the need for the County to help fund youth sports facilities in Western Travis County
Jack Allen’s Kitchen, a restaurant organization which now has three successful locations with more to come
Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, known as CAMPO, which deals with our overall transportation/mobility system for central Texas
Board of the Downtown Austin Alliance, is part of the Capital Area Planning Council of Governments, known as CAPCOG,
co-chairs the Balcones Canyonland Conservation Plan Coordinating Committee.
Education
-1993 in college,
Experience
-volunteer in the Travis County Sheriff’s Victim Services Unit
--awards of “Volunteer of the Year, South,” and “Most Shifts,” serving over 1,200 hours on-call in 2015.
-Mediator and Crisis Communication Consultant.
-music industry from 2008 to 2011,
-offices of Secretary of the Senate Betty King, Senator Leticia Van de Putte, and other leaders over 12 years in the Texas Legislature.
-office of Lt. Governor Bob Bullock.
--intergovernmental relations.
-age of 8 when his father, Mike Holmes, ran for and won the position of Ector County District Attorney
--helped his parents walk block after block.
Resume:
Education:
Killeen, TX, graduated from high school
Central Texas College from 1977 to 1979
Experience:
US Army, serving three years of active duty and three years in the reserves.
Austin Police Department and retired after serving on the force for 24 years
2005, Travis County District Attorney Office as a Criminal Investigator and worked there until January 2013
Austin Police Department, Uniform Patrol, Organized Crime Unit, Hispanic Crime Unit, Gang Unit, Street Response Unit, Air Unit, and was a member of the Special Response Unit
awarded over 250 Awards and Commendations while serving for the Austin Police Department.
appointed Chief Deputy by Constable Sally Hernandez of Pct.3 Constable’s Office on January 2013
run the daily operation of the office and supervise all personnel
Training and Experience
• United States Army Vietnam Era Veteran
• Austin Police Academy
• Certified Master Peace officer
• Certified Firearms Instructor
• Certified Gang Instructor and Investigator
• Certified FTO
• Certified Narcotics Investigator
• Professional Criminal Investigator Award Presented by the Texas District and County Attorney’s Association
• Life Saving Award
• 2006 Investigator Of The Year – Travis County District Attorney Office
• 2008 Investigator Of The Year – Travis County District Attorney Office
• 2014 FBI LEEDA Trilogy Award Membership
• FBI LEEDA
• AFSCME
Resume:
Education:
1973, UT
Experience:
president of the UT Young Dems (now the University Democrats)
founding member of the Central Austin Democrats (CAD) and the Austin Progressive Coalition (APC)
Stacy worked with Citizens for a United Austin (CUA) to defeat this [ordinance that would make it legal to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation] measure with 63% of the vote
1982, Constable for Precinct 5
public support for the SOS ordinance and the Save Barton Creek Association to protect and preserve Barton Springs
established the Travis County Family Unit to expedite cases involving family violence, child abuse, and failure to pay child support.
Chief Deputy for two constables for Precinct 3 from 2001 to 2012
initiated and established the Travis County Counterfeit Motor Vehicle program in order to lower harmful emissions and improve air quality.
leader in Austinites for Geographic Representation
worked to bring geographic representation to all Austinites, no matter where they lived
led to the implementation of the new city council structure, 10-1.
Resume could not be requested.
From http://www.austinrepublican.org/james_dickey.htm
Education:
bachelor¹s degrees in Political Science and English from Stanford University and his Masters in Business Administration from Baylor University
Experience:
Chairman of the Travis County Republican Party (TCRP)
responsible for managing the Republican primary elections and for helping more Republicans get elected to office in Travis county.
President of the Central Texas Republican Assembly and Vice President (Central Region) of the National Federation of Republican Assemblies,
precinct chair race in Bee Cave in 2012,
Alternate Delegate to the Republican National Conventions in 2008 and 2012,
Delegate or Alternate Delegate to the Republican Party of Texas state conventions in 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2014.
Chief Operating Officer of iMGA, an Austin-based insurance startup,
responsible for marketing, sales and systems
Education: none listed
Experience:
-broadcaster
-Democratic activist currently living in Kennedale, Texas, a suburb of Fort Worth.
-career in education as a District Attendance Officer for Mansfield ISD.
-worked on PTAs, coached boys and girls basketball teams, and currently serves as an active member of her church, Forest Hill Church of Christ
-together with Rebekah Skeete, hosts I'm Just Sayin' on the Fishbowl Radio Network, which airs 5-7 PM on Thursdays.
Resume:
Education:
Bachelor of Arts from Trinity University and his law degree from Baylor University School of Law
Experience:
Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction held by only 431 of the 86,000 practicing lawyers in Texas
past Vice President of the Tarrant County Bar Association,
licensed to practice law before the Supreme Court of the United States, the Supreme Court of Texas, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
delegate to the Republican Party of Texas State Convention.
Resume:
Education:
Baylor University School of Law – J.D., 1986
Experience:
Decades of lead attorney in charge experience handling cases at all levels of the legal system, including eminent domain, construction, contract, property rights, personal injury, business and ad valorem tax disputes
Women’s Bar Association, Board Member, 2012-2013
Adjunct Professor, Texas A&M University School of Law – 2013-2014
Arlington Chamber of Commerce – Business Development Advisory Council
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tarrant County, Charter Member, Attorneys for Littles
Resume received; processing.
Education:
Graduate of Texas A&M University, member of the Corps of Cadets, Battalion Commander, Cadet Lt. Colonel, member Ross Volunteers
R.L. Paschal High School graduate, 1977
Experience:
Owner of small farm on Oil City Road, Young County, Texas.
Commissioned U.S. Army; 2nd Lt., Armor and Judge Advocate qualified and school trained. Honorably Discharged as a Captain, U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve and Texas Army National Guard
Board Certified Criminal Appellate Law – Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Board Certified in Criminal Law – Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Thirty years of practice in criminal law and appeals, to include Briefing Attorney, Court of Criminal Appeals, (1985-1986), Assistant Criminal District Attorney – Tarrant County (1986-1990), private practice (1990-2015)
Over 450 appellate matters before Texas Appellate Courts 1990-2015 (all other candidates in this race combined have less than 300 total)
Licensed in U.S. Supreme Court, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Northern District of Texas, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, and Chickasaw Indian Nation
Former President and Board Member, Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association
Former Board Member, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association
Private Pilot, SEL, with High Performance Engine Rating
HAM Radio license W5HSB
Eagle Scout
Resume:
Education:
Texas Tech University with a Finance degree
law degree from Texas A & M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan School of Law)
Experience:
business, real estate, probate and family law.
admitted to argue cases before the U.S. Supreme Court
Precinct Chair for years on the Tarrant County Republican Executive Committee
fought to advance our conservative values at the grassroots level.
District Judge 348th
Challenger: Joe Drago
Campaign website: http://drago4judge.net/about/contact/Personal:
Lifelong resident of Fort Worth, Texas
Devoted father of Renee (21) and Gabriella (16) Drago
Son of the late Judge Joe Drago
Experience:
Shareholder, Bracket & Ellis, PC
1993 to Present
• Litigation
• Personal Injury
• Medical Malpractice
• Commercial Litigation
• Insurance
Education:
BBA, Marketing – 1990
University of Texas at Austin
Juris Doctor – 1993
Baylor University School of Law
Bar Admissions:
State of Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
U.S. District Court – Northern District
U.S. District Court – Eastern District
U.S. District Court – Western District
Memberships:State Bar of TexasTarrant County Bar AssociationTexas Association of Defense CounselDefense Research InstituteLeadership Fort Worth
Challenger: Mike Wallach
Campaign website: http://www.mikewallachforjudge.com/Resume:
Education:
Eastern Hills High School in 1973, top male graduate
Texas Christian University where I received my B.A. in History and Political Science, graduating magna cum laude in 1975
law school at the University of Houston, receiving my law degree in 1979, cum laude.
Experience:
36 Years of Extensive Trial Experience
Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Member and past President, Texas Association of Defense Counsel, 2001-02
firm of Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller
Wallach, Jones & Moore, P.C. in July 1991
Wallach & Andrews, P.C.
clients have included doctors, health care providers, insurers, local businesses, and everyday citizens of the area
disputes have ranged from complex civil and personal injury cases to motor vehicle accidents and premises liability cases
Resume:
Education:
Texas Tech University School of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate
Board of Regents Scholarship
Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Texas at Arlington
awarded scholarships for her work with the debate team
Southwest High School in Fort Worth and St. Andrew’s Catholic School.
Experience:
Board Certified attorney with a specialization in Family Law.
demonstrated and tested competence in areas such as divorce, child custody, child support,and adoption
writer and editorial board member for The Texas Lawyer.
Education:
Texas A&M Police Academy
Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice
Master's Degree in Conflict Management (seminary degree not accredited in Texas)
Graduate of the FBI National Academy
Over 4700 hours of police training above and beyond the formal training already mentioned
College and Police Instructor teaching criminal justice, firearms, self defense, and criminal procedure
Experience:
1978 when he joined the U.S. Air Force.
After serving his active duty, he moved into the active reserves
appointed Chief of police, a position he has held for over 30 years.
a coach, scout leader, Bible teacher, and is currently involved in many different charititable organizations, including the Peace Officer Angel Foundation.
Resume:
Education:
business administration sponsored by the University of Wisconsin for active duty service members and their immediate families
Experience:
honorably discharged U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran
Texas Democratic Party’s State Democratic Executive Committee as District 12 Committeeman
serve on the Convention, Messaging, Resolutions, Legislative, as well as Rural and Urban Sub Committees
testified before the Sunset Commission in Austin regarding Worker’s Compensation, represented Labor at many Texas State Legislative sessions and lobbied many times in Texas and Washington D.C., for all worker’s rights and all individual rights.
elected to three presidential positions: UAW Texas State CAP Council (the council responsible for union politics for the state of Texas), UAW Local 218 (largest Local for Bell Helicopter Textron consisting of up to 2500 members), and the Hood County Democrats
elected to two vice-presidential positions: Texas AFL-CIO District 8 and Tarrant County LCLAA.
Board of Director’s member for the United Way of Tarrant County
14-year Board of Director’s member for the Community Learning Center which trains ex-military, local laid-off individuals, and low income individuals on unemployment
elected to, chaired and served on other committees including the UAW Constitutional Committee, UAW 218 Bargaining Committee, UAW Committeeman, UAW Trustee, Organizing Committee, Education Committee and the Community Services Committee.
Resume:
Education:
University of Texas at Austin where he received a BBA in Finance
SMU Law School
Experience:
working for a Fortune 500 company
attorney, real estate investor, and partner in a residential homebuilding company
appointed by Texas Governor Rick Perry to the State Board of Dental Examiners to help clean up Medicaid fraud in the dental industry
National Board of Directors for the Christian Legal Society (CLS) and serves on the Center for Religious Freedom Committee for CLS
President of the local chapter of CLS from June 2011 – August 2014.
Delegate to the State Republican Convention in both 2010 and 2012.
Mayor of Farmers Branch from 2008-2011, and as City Councilman from 2005-2008
never voted for a tax increase, lowered taxes for Senior Citizens, always supported a balanced budget, was the architect of Term Limits for elected officials, and created a multifaceted plan to address illegal immigration, among many of his conservative policies.
appeared on numerous national networks and news programs including NBC’s Today Show, Fox News Channel, Fox Business Channel, CNN and MSNBC
featured in multiple newspapers, magazines and radio stations across the country for his efforts to combat the ill effects of illegal immigration
frequent Guest Host for The Mark Davis Show and The Wells Report on 660 AM The Answer
First Baptist Grapevine,
Sunday School teacher for the Pre-K class
Deacon serves on the Children’s Ministry Committee
Resume:
Tarrant County Political Bio:
· Precinct Chair in Arlington & Mansfield since 1988
· Tarrant County GOP Area Leader – House District 93 2005-2006
· Tarrant County GOP Area Leader – House District 96 2011-Present
· Current Chairman of the Senate District 10 Executive Committee and chaired the 2014 SD10 Convention raising over $15,000 in donations and retaining $6,000 to pass on to the 2016 SD10 Convention.
· Staffed Victory phone banks in Tarrant County in 2008 – 2012.
· Served on Candidate Recruitment Committee in Tarrant County in 1992 working to recruit candidates that enabled Tarrant County to swing 100% Republican in all county elections by 2000.
· Officer of Arlington Republican Club and Tarrant County Republican Assembly.
· Active member in many Tarrant County Republican Clubs
· Member of Tarrant County GOP Lincoln Council 1996-98 & 2011-Present.
Republican Party of Texas State Convention:
· Delegate at every convention from 1992 – 2014
· Credentials Committee in 2008 & 2010
· Registration Chairman in 2012 & 2014 – implemented different online registration systems and integrated the reporting of delegate/donations/sales for each convention. Organized over 100 volunteers to greet and credential the delegates in two of the smoothest run State Conventions on record.
· Senate District 10 Caucus Chair - 2014
The Railroad Commission of Texas is comprised of five divisions with regulatory authority. The divisions with brief descriptions of authority are as follows:
SAFETY - has safety jurisdiction over intrastate pipeline that transports natural gas, crude oil and refined products; has safety regulatory authority of propane, compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas.
GAS SERVICES - holds hearings when a city and gas utility can not agree on a proposed rate change; collects the gas utility tax and assures compliance with other statutory and regulatory requirements for intrastate gas utilities.
OIL AND GAS - regulates the exploration and production of oil and gas, issues permits for various activities associated with exploration and production of oil and gas, regulates the disposal of oil and gas waste to prevent pollution, plugs wells and cleans up oil and gas sites abandoned by the operators to prevent pollution, and oversees the activities of the RRC's nine district offices located across the state.
ALTERNATIVE FUELS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION - charged with researching and educating the public about propane and other environmentally beneficial fuels that can help reduce air pollution and developing marketing, technical training, advertising, and informational programs to increase public awareness about the fuel.
SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION - regulates surface mining for coal and uranium, conducts a program for reclaiming lands that were mined and abandoned before 1975, issues permits to companies for each mining site operated within the state, studies proposed mining sites to determine environmental impact.[RRC]
B A. Degree, Business Education Master of Arts,
Counseling/Guidance Public School Administration/Certification Special Needs/Mentally challenged Certification Real Estate Licensed
(from http://c3.thevoterguide.org/v/dallas16/race-detail.do?id=14419892&party=D)
Resume:
Education:
Lon graduated with honors from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor’s degree in Government. He earned his Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Experience:
Lon served in the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 90 in socially and economically diverse neighborhoods of Fort Worth, for 18 years. Especially pertinent to his candidacy for Texas Railroad Commission is his recent service on the House Energy Resources Committee as well the Homeland Security and Public Safety Committees.
Other House committees on which he has served are Elections, Pensions and Investments, Insurance and Urban Affairs. He was long active in the Mexican American Legislative Caucus.
Resume:
Education:
Bachelor’s and a Master’s from the University of Texas.
Experience:
CBS 42 in Austin
proofreader at the Texas Legislative Council and then for long hours at the Texas House Journal Clerk (total of six years, minus interims)
Internal Revenue Service
Democratic Party Precinct Chair
copy editor for Jim Hightower since 2008
Resume:
Education:
University of Texas and the University of Texas School of Law
Experience:
practicing law
precinct chair, an election judge, a campaign treasurer, convention delegate and a member of the County resolutions committee. From 1999 to 2002, he served as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas
three years as a volunteer to the Texas Veterans Coalition
active in his church, serving on non-profit boards, and through volunteering at Austin Hospice
worked as a briefing attorney to the Chief Justice of the Austin Court of Appeals, before practicing law with a major firm and then starting his own firm
filed suit against Bill Clinton in a Texas federal district court
Resume:
Education:
Texas Tech
Experience:
commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force where he flew dangerous combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan
raising cattle
investments in the oil and gas industry
Resume:
Education: none listed
Experience:
State Republican Executive Committee
Governor Perry appointee to the Texas Real Estate Comission
involved in organizing Hispanics for Ted Cruz for president
small business owner, Weston has actually built a business that services oil and gas comapnies in Texas
businesses have drilled wells and designed systems to meet the needs of the oila nd gas industry, even in time of significant drought
Arlington High School, Graduated with honors, 1968
National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist
Arlington High School Football team, Track Team, Spanish Club
College:
University of Texas at Arlington, Graduated with Honors, 1972
Major: Economics; Minor: Spanish
Pi Sigma Epsilon Professional Fraternity
Army R.O.T.C. 1968-1972, Insurgent Team
Distinguished Military Student, Highest Cadet GPA
Distinguished Military Graduate 1972
Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities
Commissioned as Second Lieutenant, United States Army, 1972
Law School:
Southern Methodist University School of Law 1973-1976
Graduated top half of class while working two jobs
Daughter born on Second day of Law School
Top 25% on State Bar Exam
Military Service:
United State Army Reserve, 1972-1983
Honorable Discharge as Captain, 1983
Licensing:
Licensed to practice by the Texas by the Supreme Court of Texas 1976.
Admitted to practice U. S. District Court, ND of Texas since 1982.
Admitted to practice U. S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit 1983.
Admitted to practice United States Supreme Court 1996.
Legal Experience:
Practice:
I have practiced law in the following appellate courts:
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
United States Board of Immigration Appeals
Supreme Court of Texas Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Texas Court of Appeals (2nd District) at Fort Worth
Texas Court of Appeals (5th District) at Dallas
Texas Court of Appeals (10th District) at Waco.
I have practiced law in the following trial courts:
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas
United States Immigration Court at Dallas and other cities
State Courts in the following counties: Tarrant, Dallas, Anderson, Bexar, Bowie, Brown, Clay, Collin, Cooke, Denton, Dickens, Ellis, Hood, Parker, Guadalupe, Harris, Houston, Hutchinson, Jack, Johnson, Lubbock, McLennan, Midland, Montague, Palo Pinto, Reagan, San Augustine, San Saba, Somervell, Taylor, Travis, Val Verde, Wise and Young.
I am a member of the State Bar of Texas
I am a past or present member of Tarrant County Bar Association, Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, and the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.
Resume:
Education:
honors from Dallas Baptist University. He received his Juris Doctorate from Baylor School of Law
Experience:
member of the State Bar of Texas and the Texas Bar College
civil defense, veteran's disability, criminal litigation, and appellate advocacy
written over seventy appellate briefs and sat as first chair in more than forty trials in district courts across North Texas
Education
-bachelor’s degree from Baylor University in 1992 and graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1995
Experience
-board member for the YMCA, a charter member of the Sons of the American Legion, Needville, Texas, on the Advisory Board of the Richmond State School, a board member of the Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance, member of the Knights of Columbus#2801 and on the Advisory Board of the Mental Health Public Defendant's Office
-private practice, Richard handled important litigation to protect Texas families and small business from their own government and bring balance to the system
-lawyer and seasoned advocate for environmental and individual property rights
-active in Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Education: none listed
Experience
-board of the West Fort Bend Management District, Advisory Board of OakBend Medical Center, CASA, Spring ISD Education Foundation, Rosenberg Development Corporation, Rosenberg Employee Benefits Committee, and the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council
-Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance, Lamar Education Awards Foundation, Rosenberg Railroad Museum, and I-69 Alliance Board
-Mayor of Rosenberg
-form multiple successful businesses, eventually establishing GreenScape Associates, LLC, a Fort Bend County landscape management, design and build firm
--employs over two-dozen individuals and is growing by leaps and bounds each year
-Foley’s Department Stores, that was a division of Federated Department Stores, to become the youngest executive buyer in Foley’s history at the age of 21
-age of 15 he started working at Burger King
Background:
Born in Wisconsin. Relocated to Fort Bend County in 1994. Currently resides outside of Richmond.
Law Enforcement:
Elected Fort Bend County Pct. 4 Constable in 2004. 23 years of law enforcement experience.
Education:
100 Club of Houston scholarship recipient. Bachelors Degree, Liberty University. Masters-Criminal Justice, University of Houston-Downtown.
Community Involvement:
Chairman, “Fort Bend Salutes America”—Fort Bend’s County Wide Memorial Day Ceremony. Life member and past Post Commander of VFW Post 3903 in Rosenberg, Texas. Member of various civic organizations throughout Fort Bend County. Attends Faith United Methodist Church in Richmond.
Challenger: Michael V Ellison
Campaign website: http://www.ellison4sheriff.com/about-the-candidate/
Michael V. Ellison has served as a Law Enforcement Officer for over 30 years with the Harris County sheriff’s Office, the largest Sheriff’s Office in the State of Texas and third largest in the United States of America. And he served as a Supervisor for 12 years in the Detention, Patrol and Criminal Investigative bureaus.
Law enforcement Experience:
Over 30 years of Law Enforcement experience
Harris County Sheriff’s Office
Southside Place Police Department
Master Jailer License
Master Peace Officer License
Bachelors of Arts Degree
Masters of Theology Degree
Candidate for Masters of Divinity
Pastor of the Zion Hill Baptist Church for 14 years
Campaign website: http://brown4lc.nationbuilder.comEducation
-attended the State University of New York Maritime College, located in the Bronx, and was graduated with a US Coast Guard Third Mate of Unlimited Tonnage License and a B.S. in Marine Transportation in 2006
Experience
-registered member of the Libertarian party, and is the Precinct leader for precinct 490
-volunteers his time to the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (and has been a member for 11 years this coming December), having been a District Staff Officer for Publications back in NY and was the Flotilla Commander for the Clear Lake Flotilla in 2013
-works in management, being shoreside for a tug and barge company, overseeing 150 employees who make their living on American Waters
-Towboat Captain
-began working for a towing company here in Houston
-former volunteer firefighter from Atlantic Steamer Fire Company No. 1 in Oyster Bay, NY where he served from 2006 until 2010
