Here’s who’s running in the Republican primary for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 7
.jpg "Waco attorney Gina Parker is running against long-time incumbent Barbara Parker Hervey for place 7 on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.")
Gina Parker
Age: 62
Campaign website: ginaparkercampaign.com
Best way for voters to reach you: email: gina@ginaparkercampaign.com
Occupation: Attorney
Education: BBA, Baylor University, 1983; JD from Baylor School of Law, 1986
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought, with years): Yes, for the TX Court of Criminal Appeals, Pl 3 in 2020
Please list the highlights of your civic involvement/activism:
Member of TFRW
Member McLennan County Republican Women
Central Texas Republican Women, Past Parliamentarian & President
Republican Party of Texas, Past Treasurer
Republican Party of Texas, Past Associate General Counsel
Texas Hispanic Republican Assembly, Past General Counsel
Appointed to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, served as Commissioner and Chair for almost 8 years.
Past Eagle Forum National Judicial Reform Chairman
CareNet Pregnancy Center. Support financially in addition to donating 5% of online direct sales from my dental manufacturing company to this organization.
Hands of Hope International which helps women in crisis, supports food banks, and international missions.
Christian Women in Media, member. This organization has been a great resource for me as an author.
Author of The 828 Journey and Hush Little Baby, Don’t Say a Word.
Member of the McLennan County Bar Association.
Have you ever been arrested, charged with a crime or otherwise been part of a criminal proceeding? If yes, please explain: Never
Have you been involved in a civil lawsuit or bankruptcy proceeding? If yes, please explain: Other than divorce, never.
Who are your top three campaign contributors?: As of the last report, Kam Parker, Darlene Mattlage, and Elliott Mattlage.
Why are you seeking this office?: I’m an experienced Constitutional Conservative. Also, because of the Stephen’s decision which stripped the Texas Attorney General of his authority to unilaterally prosecute election fraud in Texas. We need fair elections!
What are the biggest challenges facing a Court of Criminal Appeals judge?: It is important for any judge to uphold the rule of law and not legislate from the bench which in my opinion occurred in the Stephen’s case. Also, it is important for the quantity of work to be reflective of the court’s responsibilities.
If elected, what would your top 3 policy priorities be?:
Uphold the rule of law and never legislate from the bench.
Increase the number and timeliness of opinions written and the number of oral arguments set for hearing.
Consider a limitation on the amount of donations from lawyers and litigants before the court. This matter would likely be addressed by the legislature, but recommendations could be presented.
How will you measure your success as a Court of Criminal Appeals judge?: The same answer as above.
Why should voters choose you over your opponent(s)?: I’m an experienced attorney who will uphold the rule of law. Also, my opponent cannot serve the full term due to the age limits for service. I would be able to serve a full term.
Barbara Parker Hervey
Age: 70
Campaign website: reelectjudgehervey.com
Best way for voters to reach you: email: reelectjudgehervey@gmail.com
Occupation: Judge
Education: BA University of North Carolina at Greensboro JD St. Mary’s University School of Law
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought, with years): Current Position, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 7 previously
Please list the highlights of your civic involvement/activism: Co-Chair Judicial Commission on Mental Health; Adjunct Professor at St. Mary’s Law School
Have you ever been arrested, charged with a crime or otherwise been part of a criminal proceeding? If yes, please explain: No
Have you been involved in a civil lawsuit or bankruptcy proceeding?: Not to my knowledge
Who are your top three campaign contributors?: TLR, Brent Mayr, Charles Cantu
Why are you seeking this office?: To continue my work
What are the biggest challenges facing a Court of Criminal Appeals judge?: Volume of work and intensity of cases heard
If elected, what would your top 3 policy priorities be?: Additional training in forensics, additional scrutiny for mental health cases and insuring awareness and clarity for the public on our work
How will you measure your success as a Court of Criminal Appeals judge?: Achieving goals regarding legal decisions and special projects such as training and mental health issues.
Why should voters choose you over your opponent(s)?: Experience and dedication to my job as a judge and years of service on the mental health commission; pursuit of insuring progress with the intersection of science and the law; and over 20 years of oversight of the training grant given to the court.
