Former Supreme Court Justice Steven Wayne Smith has filed to run for Place 2 on the Texas Supreme Court against incumbent Justice Don Willett, who was appointed by Gov. Rick Perry. Smith defeated Perry appointee Xavier Rodriguez in 2002 by questioning whether he is conservative. In 2004, Perry and his political team helped Paul Green defeat Smith. Now Smith is fighting another Perry appointee in the GOP primary.

Smith stated: “I am running to give Republican primary voters a choice this March. My conservative judicial philosophy, prior judicial experience, and well-known work ethic make me the most qualified candidate for Place 2 on the Texas Supreme Court.”

Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Phillips is Willett's campaign treasurer, and Willett has received the endorsement of every living former chief justice. The Willett campaign could not be reached for comment today but if we get a statement, we will post it.

Comments (0)

Comment	smaller | bigger
Name
Write the displayed characters
Subscribe via email (Registered users only) I have read and agree to the Terms of Usage.
	Add Comment