Advantages And Disadvantages Of Texas Judges

The Texas judicial system right now is defined by elected judges that make decisions based on what will get them elected again, and personal ideological views. If the state had judges that were appointed, they would be less worried about reelections and raising money, so the state government to run more smoothly and verdicts would be less biased. Both sides of the argument have benefits and downsides, but the benefits of having appointed judges out rules those of the elected one. The decision to have elected or appointed judges is important because it affects the way that the laws of a given state, namely Texas, are interpreted and carried out. For example, if a judge accepts a large sum of money from a company or person to fund their election campaigns, it is close to impossible that that particular judge will not have a …show more content…
For example, electing judges insures that they will be loyal to the people of the state, in theory at least. The job of a judge is not an easy one, but it is very important. This is because a judge must interpret the laws of the land both fairly and firmly as the well know quote goes, "Sed lex dura lex. The Law is hard but it is the Law." It is reasonable to argue that since a judicial position has attributed such as influence, prestige, and power, judges should be elected. Which should ensure that the person elected will ultimately answer to the people they serve, even if that is often not the case. Another benefit of elections is that it exposes the beliefs of each candidate, thus allowing the voters to make informed decisions based on the people they believe most represent them. As a voter it is idealistic and naïve to blindly trust that any judge (or politician of any kind) is politically neutral. Every judge will lean further to one side of the debate than the other, and it is important for the public to know which way the candidate