Friday, May 23, 2003
JUDICIAL REFORM IN TEXAS
Yet Another Try
For years, reformers have been trying to de-politicize the selection of Texas judges. The best chance in 16 years is upon us now, and the Houston Chronicle is reporting this morning about lobbying by sitting state Supreme Court justices in favor of the pending legislation that would set Texas on course to meaningful reform. The current plan would create an appointed judiciary that would then sit for retention elections. This is a good plan and, if you're a Texan, write to your state representative, demanding that the citizens of the state be allowed to vote on the current proposal.
GB, THHotA
posted by Greg 7:14 AM
