Statements from Travis County
Says there is an upcoming vote to preserve benefits of Texas homestead exemption for seniors and the disabled.
Says most states, but not Texas, permit jurors to ask questions of witnesses in trials.
Says nobody in higher education believes Gov. Rick Perry’s proposal to "serve up $10,000 college degrees" is possible.
Says Travis County, home to Austin, is the most liberal county in the United States.
Says more than $3.5 billion in state revenue that is supposed to be dedicated to basic needs and functions is being diverted to "make the books look balanced."
Says Holly Turner "failed to vote in five straight Republican primaries."
"Giving money to politicians has paid off for Paul Workman. Workman gave thousands to politicians and got millions in government construction projects."
"Her opponent: zero times a judge, zero rulings, zero experience on the bench."
Says he "never" donates to Democrats while Paul Workman "contributes to Democrat Kirk Watson and other Democrats running against Republicans."
Says Paul Workman "voted in the Democrat primary, supporting Democrats with his vote."
"Holly Turner... still takes her homestead (property tax) exemption in Fort Worth."
Says she "stopped Capital Metro from raising fares for senior and disabled citizens."
“In this judicial race, special interest groups have demanded money from me, in exchange for endorsement and support.”
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