The organizational structure of Texas’ state court system was originally laid out in Article V of the State Constitution adopted in 1891. Piecemeal and ad hoc restructuring over the intervening years have resulted in an antiquated system full of irregularities, inconsistencies, and overlapping jurisdictions.In order to bring simplicity and rationality to the legal process, the system’s organization and administration should be reformed.
Democrat Gina Hinojosa Pretends To Be Conservative
Democrats haven’t won a statewide office in Texas since 1994. So this year, the Democrat at the top of the ticket is seeking to topple Republican Gov. Greg Abbott – by pretending to be a conservative. No, really. Texas state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, a Democrat from Austin, is out with a new ad in her...