Houston Business Connections Newspaper©

Sunday, January 7, 2018

More Than A Few 2018 Harris County Democratic and Republican Candidates Have Making History on their Mind

The Annals of Texas History Could Gain a Few New Entries in 2018 as the Harris County Democrats and Republicans Are Both Fielding Thier Most Competitive Slates of Candidates Ever Assembled

HBC MAGAZINE© REPORTS

In case you don’t already know, 2018 HAS BEEN LABELLED AS THE YEAR OF NOW BY HOUSTON BUSINESS CONNECTIONS MAGAZINE© and it’s going to be a pivotal election year for Texas voters. For one reason, this is the last time Texas voters will be able to vote a straight-party-ticket in the Lone Star State. Not only that, the local Harris County Democratic Party and Republican Party have both fielded one of the most diverse and competitive fields of candidates that they've ever assembled in the history of their respective parties. On this page, you will find a complete listing of the distinguished candidates who are seeking the “DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION” and "REPUBLICAN NOMINATION" on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in competitive races. Once the nominees are chosen for each party, they must then do battle against each other on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in the Midterm Election. So, Houston Business Connections Magazine© would like to take this moment to thank all of the candidates listed below for answering the call to service.

Featured 2018 candidates running for United States Senator who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Beto O'Rourke
Democratic Primary Candidate

Edward Kimbrough
Democratic Primary Candidate

Sema Hernandez
Democratic Primary Candidate

Bruce Jacobson, Jr.
Republican Primary Candidate

Geraldine Sam
Republican Primary Candidate

Mary Miller
Republican Primary Candidate

Stefano de Stefano
Republican Primary Candidate

Ted Cruz
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for U. S. Representative District 2 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Ali A. Khorasani
Democratic Primary Candidate

H. P. Parvizian
Democratic Primary Candidate

J. Darnell Jones
Democratic Primary Candidate

Silky Malik
Democratic Primary Candidate

Todd Litton
Democratic Primary Candidate

Dan Crenshaw
Republican Primary Candidate

David Balat
Republican Primary Candidate

Jon Spiers
Republican Primary Candidate

Jonny Havens
Republican Primary Candidate

Justin L. Lurie
Republican Primary Candidate

Kathaleen Wall
Republican Primary Candidate

Kevin Roberts
Republican Primary Candidate

Malcolm Whittaker
Republican Primary Candidate

Rick Walker
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for U. S. Representative District 7 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Alex Triantaphyllis
Democratic Primary Candidate

Ivan Sanchez
Democratic Primary Candidate

James Cargas
Democratic Primary Candidate

Jason Westin
Democratic Primary Candidate

Joshua A. Butler
Democratic Primary Candidate

Laura Moser
Democratic Primary Candidate

Lizzie Pannill Fletcher
Democratic Primary Candidate

Edward Ziegler
Republican Primary Candidate

John Culberson
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for U. S. Representative District 8 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to need to know!

Steven David
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Kevin Brady
Republican Midterm Nominee

Congressman Al Green is the projected winner of the 2018 race for U. S. Representative District 9 because he's running for re-election unchallenged!

Democrat Al Green
Projected Winner

Featured 2018 candidates running for U. S. Representative District 10 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Kevin Nelson
Democratic Primary Candidate

Madeline K. Eden
Democratic Primary Candidate

Matt Harris
Democratic Primary Candidate

Mike Siegel
Democratic Primary Candidate

Richie DeGrow
Democratic Primary Candidate

Tami Walker
Democratic Primary Candidate

Tawana Walter-Cadien
Democratic Primary Candidate

John W. Cook
Republican Primary Candidate

Michael T. McCaul
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for U. S. Representative District 18 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Richard Johnson
Democratic Primary Candidate

Sheila Jackson Lee
Democratic Primary Candidate

Ava Reynero Pate
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for U. S. Representative District 22 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Letitia Plummer
Democratic Primary Candidate

Margarita Ruiz Johnson
Democratic Primary Candidate

Mark Gibson
Democratic Primary Candidate

Sri Preston Kulkarni
Democratic Primary Candidate

Steve Brown
Democratic Primary Candidate

Danny Nguyen
Republican Primary Candidate

Eric Zmrhal
Republican Primary Candidate

James Green
Republican Primary Candidate

Pete Olson
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for U. S. Representative District 29 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Augustine H. Reyes
Democrat Primary Candidate

Dominique Michelle Garcia
Democratic Primary Candidate

Hector Morales
Democratic Primary Candidate

Pedro Valencia
Democratic Primary Candidate

Roel Garcia
Democratic Primary Candidate

Sylvia R. Garcia
Democratic Primary Candidate

Tahir Javed
Democratic Primary Candidate

Carmen Maria Montiel
Republican Primary Candidate

Jaimy Z. Blanco
Republican Primary Candidate

Phillip Aronoff
Republican Primary Candidate

Robert Schafranek
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for U. S. Representative District 36 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Dayna Steele
Democratic Primary Candidate

Jon Powell
Democratic Primary Candidate

Brian Babin
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Governor of Texas who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Adrian Ocegueda
Democratic Primary Candidate

Andrew White
Democrat Primary Candidate

Cedric Davis, Sr.
Democratic Primary Candidate

Demetria Smith
Democratic Primary Candidate

Grady Yarbrough
Democratic Primary Candidate

James Jolly Clark
Democratic Primary Candidate

Jeffrey Payne
Democratic Primary Candidate

Joe Mumbach
Democratic Primary Candidate

Lupe Valdez
Democratic Primary Candidate

Tom Wakely
Democratic Primary Candidate

Barbara Krueger
Republican Primary Candidate

Greg Abbott
Republican Primary Candidate

SECEDE Kilgore
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for Lieutenant Governor of Texas who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Michael Cooper
Democratic Primary Candidate

Mike Collier
Democratic Primary Candidate

Dan Patrick
Republican Primary Candidate

Scott Milder
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for Attorney General of Texas who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Justin Nelson
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Ken Paxton
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Comptroller of Public Accounts for Texas who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Joi Chevalier
Democrat Primary Candidate

Tim Mahoney
Democrat Primary Candidate

Glenn Hegar
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Commissioner of the General Land Office for Texas who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Miguel Suazo
Democratic Primary Candidate

Tex Morgan
Democratic Primary Candidate

Davey Edwards
Republican Primary Candidate

George P. Bush
Republican Primary Candidate

Jerry Patterson
Republican Primary Candidate

Rick Range
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for Commissioner of Agriculture for Texas who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Kim Olson
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Jim Hogan
Republican Primary Candidate

Sid Miller
Republican Primary Candidate

Trey Blocker
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates for Texas Railroad Commissioner who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Chris Spellmon
Democrat Primary Candidate

Roman McAllen
Democratic Primary Candidate

Christi Craddick
Republican Primary Candidate

Weston Martinez
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for Justice, Supreme Court, Place 2 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Steven Kirkland
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Jimmy Blacklock
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Justice, Supreme Court, Place 4 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

R.K. Sandill
Democratic Midterm Nominee

John Devine
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Justice, Supreme Court, Place 6 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Kathy Cheng
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Jeff Brown
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Presiding Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 1 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Maria T. (Terri) Jackson
Democratic Midterm Election Nominee

David Bridges
Republican Primary Candidate

Sharon Keller
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 7 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Ramona Franklin
Democrat Midterm Nominee

Barbara Parker Hervey
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 8 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Dib Waldrip
Republican Primary Candidate

Jay Brandon
Republican Primary Candidate

Michelle Slaughter
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for Member, State Board of Education, District 4 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Lawrence Allen Jr.
Democratic Primary Candidate

Steven A. Chambers
Democratic Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for State Senator, District 7 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

David Romero
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Paul Bettencourt
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for State Senator, District 15 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Damian Lacroix
Democratic Primary Candidate

Hank Segelke
Democratic Primary Candidate

John Whitmire
Democratic Primary Candidate

Randy Orr
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured candidates running for State Senator, District 17 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Ahmad R. Hassan
Democratic Primary Candidate

Fran Watson
Democratic Primary Candidate

Rita Lucido
Democratic Primary Candidate

Joan Huffman
Republican Primary Candidate

Kristin Tassin
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for State Representative District 126 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Natali Hurtado
Democratic Primary Candidate

Undrai F. Fizer
Democratic Primary Candidate

E. Sam Harless
Republican Primary Candidate

Gail Stanart
Republican Primary Candidate

Kevin Fulton
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for State Representative District 127 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Dan Huberty
Republican Primary Candidate

Reginald C. Grant Jr.
Republican Primary Candidate

State Rep. Briscoe Cain is the projected winner of the 2018 race for State Representative District 128 because he's running for re-election unchallenged!

Republican Briscoe Cain
Projected Winner

Featured 2018 candidates running for State Representative District 129 who Harris County, Texas voters should get to know!

Alexander Jonathan Karjeker
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Dennis Paul
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for State Representative District 130 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Fred Infortunio
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Tom Oliverson
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for State Representative District 131 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Alma A. Allen
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Syed S. Ali
Republican MidtermNominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for State Representative District 132 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Carlos Pena
Democratic Primary Candidate

Gina Calanni
Democratic Primary Candidate

Mike Schofield
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for State Representative District 133 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Marty Schexnayder
Democratic Primary Candidate

Sam Tejas
Democratic Primary Candidate

Sandra G. Moore
Democratic Primary Candidate

Jim Murphy
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for State Representative District 134 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Allison Lami Sawyer
Democratic Primary Candidate

Lloyd Wayne Oliver
Democratic Primary Candidate

Sarah Davis
Republican Primary Candidate

Susanna Dokupil
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for State Representative District 135 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Jon E. Rosenthal
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Gary Elkins
Republican Midterm Nominee

State Rep. Gene Wu is the projected winner of the 2018 race for State Representative District 137 because he's running for re-election unchallenged!

Democrat Gene Wu
Projected Winner

Featured 2018 candidates running for State Representative District 138 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Adam Milasincic
Democratic Primary Candidate

Jenifer Rene Pool
Democrat Primary Candidate

Dwayne Bohac
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for State Representative District 139 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Jarvis D Johnson
Democratic Primary Candidate

Randy Bates
Democratic Primary Candidate

State Rep Armando Lucio Walle is the projected winner of the 2018 race for State Representative District 140 becaus he's running for re-election unchallenged!

Democrat Armando Lucio Walle
Projected Winner

State Rep Senfronia Thompson is the projected winner of the 2018 race for State Representative District 141 because she's running for re-election unchallenged!

Democrat Senfronia Thompson
Projected Winner

Featured 2018 candidates running for State Representative District 142 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Harold V. Dutton Jr.
Democratic Primary Candidate

Richard A. Bonton
Democratic Primary Candidate

State Rep. Ana Hernandez is the projected winner of the 2018 race for State Representative District 143 because she's running for re-election unchallenged!

Democrat Ana Hernandez
Projected Winner

Featured 2018 candidates running for State Representative District 144 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Mary Ann Perez
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Gilbert Peña
Republican Primary Candidate

Ruben Villarreal
Republican Primary Candidate

State Rep. Carol Alvarado is the projected winner of the 2018 race for State Representative District 145 because she's running for re-election unchallenged!

Democrat Carol Alvarado
Projected Winner

Featured 2018 candidates running for State Representative District 146 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Ricardo Soliz
Democratic Primary Candidate

Roy Owens
Democratic Primary Candidate

Shawn Nicole Thierry
Democratic Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for State Representative District 147 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Daniel Espinoza
Democratic Primary Candidate

Garnet F. Coleman
Democratic Primary Candidate

Thomas Wang
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for State Representative District 148 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Jessica Cristina Farrar
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Ryan T. McConnico
Republican Midterm Nominee

State Rep. Hubert Vo is the projected winner of the 2018 race for State Representative District 149 because he's running for re-election unchallenged!

Democrat Hubert Vo
2018 Projected Winner

Featured 2018 candidates running for State Representative District 150 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Michael Shawn Kelly
Democratic Midterm Nominee

James Richard Wilson
Republican Primary Candidate

Valoree Swanson
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 2 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Gordon Goodman
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Jane Bland
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 6 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Sarah Beth Landau
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Harvey Brown
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 7 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Julie Countiss
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Katy Boatman
Republican Primary Candidate

Terry Yates
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 8 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Richard Hightower
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Michael Massengale
Republican MidtermNominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 9 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Peter Kelly
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Jennifer Caughey
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 3 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Jerry Zimmerer
Democratic Primary Candidate

Joseph R. Willie, II
Democratic Primary Candidate

Brett Busby
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 4 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Charles Spain
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Marc Brown
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 5 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Frances Bourliot
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Martha Hill Jamison
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 6 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Meagan Hassan
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Bill Boyce
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 8 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Margaret "Meg" Poissant
Democratic Primary Candidate

Michele Barber Chimene
Democratic Primary Candidate

John Donovan
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 55th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Latosha Lewis Payne
Democratic Primary Candidate

Paul Simon
Democratic Primary Candidate

Jeff Shadwick
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 113th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Cooke Kelsey
Democratic Primary Candidate

Rabeea Collier
Democratic Primary Candidate

Michael Landrum
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 157th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Tanya Garrison
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Randy Wilson
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 180th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

DaSean Jones
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Catherine Evans
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 182nd Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Danilo "Danny" Lacayo
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Jesse McClure
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 183rd Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Chuck Silverman
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Vanessa Velasquez
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 184th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Abigail Anastasio
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Antonio "Tony" Benavides
Republican Primary Candidate

Reneé Magee
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 185th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Brennen Dunn
Democratic Primary Candidate

Jason Luong
Democratic Primary Candidate

Maritza Antu
Republican Primary Candidate

Stacey W. Bond
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 189th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Fred Cook
Democratic Primary Candidate

Scot "dolli" Dollinger
Democratic Candidate

Erin Elizabeth Lunceford
Republican Primary Candidate

Sharon Hemphill
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 190th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Beau Miller
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Debra Ibarra Mayfield
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 208th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Greg Glass
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Denise Collins
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 209th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Brian Warren
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Mike McSpadden
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 228th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Frank Aguilar
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Marc Carter
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 230th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Chris Morton
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Brad Hart
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 232nd Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Josh Hill
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Kristin M. Guiney
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 234th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Jeff O'Dea
Democratic Primary Candidate

Lauren Reeder
Democratic Primary Candidate

Wesley Ward
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 245th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Tristan H. Longino
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Roy L. Moore
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 246th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Angela Graves-Harrington
Democratic Primary Candidate

Charles Collins
Democratic Primary Candidate

Charley Prine
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 247th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Janice Berg
Democratic Midterm Nominee

John Schmude
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 248th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Hilary Unger
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Katherine Cabaniss
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 257th Judicial District who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Sandra Peake
2018 Democratic Midterm Election Nominee

Alyssa Lemkuil
2018 Republican Primary Candidate

Melanie Flowers
2018 Republican Primary Candidate

District Judge, 262nd Judicial District

Lori Chambers Gray
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Tammy J. Thomas
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 263rd Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Amy Martin
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Charles Johnson
Republican Primary Candidate

Justin Keiter
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 269th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Cory Sepolio
Democratic Primary Candidate

Shampa Mukerji
Democratic Primary Candidate

Dan Hinde
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 270th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Dedra Davis
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Brent Gamble
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 280th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Beth Barron
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Angelina D. A. Gooden
Republican Primary Candidate

George Clevenger
Republican Primary Candidate

Geric L. Tipsword
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 281st Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Christine Weems
Democratic Primary Candidate

George Arnold
Democratic Primary Candidate

Paul Coselli
Republican Primary Candidate

Sylvia Matthews
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 295th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Donna Roth
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Fred Shuchart
Republican Primary Candidate

Michelle Fraga
Republican Primary Candidate

Richard Risinger
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 308th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Gloria Lopez
Democratic Midterm Nominee

James Lombardino
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 309th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Kathy Vossler
Democratic Primary Candidate

Linda Marie Dunson

Democratic Primary Candidate

Sheri Y. Dean
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 310th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Sonya Heath
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Lisa A. Millard
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 311th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Germaine Tanner
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Alicia Franklin York
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 312th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Clinton "Chip" Wells
Democratic Midterm Nominee

David Farr
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 313th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

John Stephen Liles
Democratic Primary Candidate

Natalia Oakes
Democratic Primary Candidate

Tracy D. Good
Democratic Primary Candidate

Glenn Devlin
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 314th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Michelle Moore
Democratic Midterm Nominee

John F. Phillips
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for District Judge, 315th Judicial District Court who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Leah Shapiro
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Michael "Mike" Schneider
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Harris County Judge who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Lina Hidalgo
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Ed Emmett
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Judge, County Criminal Court-at-Law No.1 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Alex Salgado
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Paula Goodhart
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Judge, County Criminal Court-at-Law No.2 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Harold J. Landreneau
Democratic Primary Candidate

Ronnisha Bowman
Democratic Primary Candidate

Bill Harmon
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Judge, County Criminal Court-at-Law No.3 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Erica Hughes
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Natalie C. Fleming
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Judge, County Criminal Court-at-Law No.4 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Shannon Baldwin
Democratic Midterm Nominee

John Clinton
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Judge, County Criminal Court-at-Law No.5 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Aaron James Saldana
Democratic Primary Candidate

Armen "Hammer" Merjanian
Democratic Primary Candidate

David M. Fleischer
Democratic Primary Candidate

Xavier Alfaro
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured candidates running for Judge, County Criminal Court-at-Law No.6 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Kelley Andrews
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Linda Garcia
Republican Republican Nominee

Featured candidates running for Judge, County Criminal Court-at-Law No.7 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Andrew A. Wright
Democratic Primary Candidate

Danval Scarbrough
Democratic Primary Candidate

Pam Derbyshire
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Judge, County Criminal Court-at-Law No.8 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Franklin Bynum
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Dan Simons
Republican Primary Candidate

Jay Karahan
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for Judge, County Criminal Court-at-Law No.9 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Toria J. Finch
Democratic Midterm Nominee

John Wakefield
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Judge, County Criminal Court-at-Law No.10 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Lee Harper Wilson
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Dan Spjut
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Judge, County Criminal Court-at-Law No.11 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Gus Saper
Democratic Primary Candidate

Sedrick T. Walker II
Democratic Primary Candidate

Aaron Burdette
Republican Primary Candidate

Lori Botello
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for Judge, County Criminal Court-at-Law No.12 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Cassandra Y. Holleman
Democratic Primary Candidate

Juan J. Aguirre
Democratic Primary Candidate

John Spjut
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Judge, County Criminal Court-at-Law No.13 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Mike Renfro
Democratic Primary Candidate

Raul Rodriguez
Democratic Primary Candidate

Jessica Padilla
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Judge, County Criminal Court-at-Law No.14 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

David L. Singer
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Mike Fields
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Judge, County Criminal Court-at-Law No.15 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Kris Ougrah
Democratic Primary Candidate

Tonya Jones
Democratic Primary Candidate

Roger Bridgwater
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Judge, County Probate Court-at-Law No.1 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Jerry Simoneaux
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Loyd Wright
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Judge, County Probate Court-at-Law No.2 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Jim L. Peacock
Democratic Primary Candidate

Michael Newman
Democratic Primary Candidate

Ray Black
Republican Primary Candidate

Will Archer
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for Judge, County Probate Court-at-Law No.3 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Jason Cox
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Rory Robert Olsen
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Judge, County Probate Court-at-Law No.4 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

James Horwitz
Democratic Primary Candidate

Michael Galligan
Democratic Primary Candidate

Christine Riddle Butts
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Judge, County Civil Court-at-Law Court No.1 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

George Barnstone
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Clyde Raymond Leuchtag
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Judge, County Civil Court-at-Law Court No.2 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Jim F. Kovach
Democratic Primary Candidate

Stanley Santire
Democratic Primary Candidate

Erin Swanson
Republican Primary Candidate

Theresa Chang
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for Judge, County Civil Court-at-Law Court No.3 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

LaShawn A. Williams
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Linda Storey
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Judge, County Civil Court-at-Law Court No.4 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

William "Bill" McLeod
Democratic Midterm Nominee

David Tang - 2018
Republican Primary Candidate

Sophia Mafrige
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for Harris County District Clerk who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Kevin Howard
Democratic Primary Candidate

Marilyn Burgess
Democratic Primary Candidate

Michael Jordan
Democratic Primary Candidate

Roslyn "Rozzy" Shorter
Democratic Primary Candidate

Chris Daniel
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for Harris County Clerk who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Diane Trautman
Democratic Primary Candidate

Gayle Young Mitchell
Democratic Primary Candidate

Nat West
Democratic Primary Candidate

Noemi Valdez
Republican Primary Candidate

Stan Stanart
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for Harris County Treasurer who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Cosme Garcia
Democratic Primary Candidate

Dylan Osborne
Democratic Primary Candidate

Nile Bailey Copeland
Democratic Primary Candidate

Orlando Sanchez
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for County School Trustee, Position 3, At Large who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Elvonte Patton
Democratic Primary Candidate

Josh Wallenstein
Democratic Primary Candidate

Richard Cantu
Democratic Primary Candidate

Marc Cowart
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for County School Trustee, Position 4, Pct. 3 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Andrea Duhon
Democratic Midterm Nominee

Bradley A. Tashenberg
Republican Primary Candidate

Josh Flynn
Republican Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for County School Trustee, Position 6, Pct. 1 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Danyahel (Danny) Norris
Democratic Primary Candidate

John F. Miller
Democratic Primary Candidate

Prince E. Bryant II
Democratic Primary Candidate

Featured 2018 candidates running for County Commissioner Precinct 2 who voters in Harris County, Texas should Texas should get to know!

Adrian Garcia
Democratic Primary Candidate

Daniel Box
Democratic Primary Candidate

Ken Melancon
Democratic Primary Candidate

Roger Garcia
Democratic Primary Candidate

Jack Morman
Republican Midterm Nominee

Featured 2018 candidates running for County Commissioner Precinct 4 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Jeffrey Stauber
Democratic Primary Candidate

Penny Shaw
Democratic Primary Candidate

R. Jack Cagle
Republican Midterm Nominee

Judge David M. Patronella is the projected winner of the 2018 race for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Place.2 because he's running for re-election unchallenged!

Democrat David M. Patronella
Projected Winner

Judge George E. Risner is the projected winner of the 2018 race for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Place.2 because he's running for re-election unchallenged!

Democrat George E. Risner
Projected Winner

Featured 2018 candidates running for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Place.2 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Don Coffey
Democratic Primary Candidate

Lucia Bates
Democratic Primary Candidate

Judge Laryssa Korduba is the projected winner of the 2018 race for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Place.2 because she is running for re-election unchallenged!

Republican Laryssa Korduba
Projected Winner

Featured 2018 candidates running for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 Place.2 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

J.R. Harris
Republican Primary Candidate

Jeff Williams
Republican Primary Candidate

Mike Wolfe
Republican Primary Candidate

Angela D. Rodriguez the daughter of retiring Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 6 Place.2 Armando Rodriguez is the projected winner because the application for her lone Democratic opponent Diana Davila was rejected and she will not have a Republican opponent on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in the General Midterm Election.

Democrat Angela D. Rodriguez

Projected Winner

Featured 2018 candidates running for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 7 Place.2 who voters in Harris County, Texas should get to know!

Audrie Lawton
Democratic Primary Candidate

Cheryl Elliott Thornton
Democratic Primary Candidate

Ray Shackelford
Democratic Primary Candidate

Sharon M. Burney
Democratic Primary Candidate

"DC" Caldwell
Republican Midterm Nominee

Judge Louie Ditta is the projected winner of the 2018 race for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 Place.2 because he's running for re-election unchallenged!

Republican Louie Ditta
Projected Winner

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Aubrey R. Taylor, the president, and CEO of Aubrey R. Taylor Communications is the publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©. Taylor has more than 26-years of experience in marketing branding, public relations and political consulting. He’s publicly promoted Republican and Democratic candidates in statewide elections and in local municipalities throughout the Lone Star State. He’s also publicly promoted (through his publications) such corporations and institutions as Shell Oil, The City of Houston, Texas Southern University, Prairie View A&M University, Chevron, Waste Management, Nationwide Insurance, Momentum Jaguar/BMW, State Farm Insurance, and Allstate Insurance to name a few. A visionary in his own right, Taylor has also helped many incumbent Democrats and Republicans to hold onto their seats amidst stiff challenges from political rivals -- but he’s also played strategic roles in developing strategies to help his clients unseat more than a few incumbents as well. His private group of “nonpartisan” HBC Magazine© Readers has assisted him with picking the best candidates to recommend in “PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS” and “MIDTERM ELECTIONS” on a regular basis. In case you don’t remember, back in the Tuesday, November 8, 2016 “PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION” his “nonpartisan” group of Houston Business Connections Magazine© Readers made “RECOMMENDATIONS” in sixty-seven (67) races on the ballot in Harris County, Texas. The Houston Chronicle (EDITORIAL BOARD) made endorsements in the same sixty-seven (67) races.

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Thursday, January 4, 2018

Meet Judge Steven Kirkland, Judge Maria T. Jackson, Attorney Kathy Cheng, Judge Ramona Franklin, and Judge R.K. Sandill

From left, Judge Steven Kirkland, Judge Maria T. Jackson, Attorney Kathy Cheng, Judge Ramona Franklin, and Judge R.K. Sandill Are All Democratic "Trailblazing" Judicial Candidates Running for Statewide Benches in Texas in the 2018 Midterm Election

Is it possible that Democrats could turn Texas blue in 2018? It's still a little early to determine whether Democrats or Republicans will rule Texas in 2018 -- but as you prepare to make a wise voting decision, please keep in mind that no Democrat has won a statewide election in Texas since 1994. Also keep in mind that according to the Republican Party of Texas’ website, the people of Texas have entrusted Republicans with the stewardship of every statewide elected office and majorities in the state senate, state house and on the state board of education. Republicans currently have majorities in 107 Texas counties that contain nearly two-thirds of the state’s population. But could 2018 be “THE YEAR OF NOW” for Texas Democrats? These are a few of the “2018 DEMOCRATIC TRAILBLAZERS” running statewide in Texas who are sure hoping so: Trailblazing Judge Steven Kirkland currently serves as Presiding Judge for the 334th Civil District Court; but he’s running for Justice of the Texas Supreme Court for Place 2 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 against incumbent Republican Judge Jimmy Blacklock; Trailblazing Judge Maria T. Jackson currently serves as Presiding Judge for the 339th Criminal District Court; but she’s running for Presiding Judge of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for Place 1 against either Republican Judge David Bridges or the Republican incumbent Presiding Judge Sharon Keller on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 – depending on which candidate wins the Tuesday, March 6, 2018 Republican Party Primary; Trailblazing Attorney Kathy Cheng is a first generation Asian American, who happens to be running for Justice of the Supreme Court for Place 6 against incumbent Republican Judge Jeff Brown on Tuesday, November 6, 2018; Trailblazing Judge Ramona Franklin currently serves as Presiding Judge for the 338th Criminal District Court; but she’s running for Judge of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for Place 7 against incumbent Republican Judge Barbara Parker Hervey on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, and finally, Trailblazing Judge R.K. Sandill currently serves as Presiding Judge for the 127th Civil District Court; but he’s running for Justice of the Supreme Court for Place 4 against incumbent Republican Judge John Devine on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Please note that none of the aforementioned Democratic challengers will have to give up their current benches to run for higher office on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in the General Midterm Election in Texas.

VIEW THIS EDITION OF HBC MAGAZINE©

Deshaun Watson, James Harden, Michelle Obama, Ellen Degeneres, Governor Greg Abbott, Judge Steven Kirkland, Judge Maria T. Jackson, Judge Ramona Franklin, Attorney Kathy Cheng, Judge R.K. Sandill, Dr. Letitia Plummer, and Attorney Audrie Lawton are the people featured on the cover of this edition of Houston Business Connections Magazine© Ground-Game. This magazine is published by Aubrey R. Taylor Communications. Call (832)212-8735 for more information. All Rights Reserved.

Trailblazing Judge Maria T. Jackson Believes in Second Chances; Judge Steven Kirkland, Judge Ramona Franklin, Judge R.K. Sandill are Announced as 2018 HBC Magazine© Trailblazers

Do you believe in second chances? Many people don’t believe in granting second chances – that is, until they’re the one in need of one. Look, sometimes, the jolt a person who appears to be a lost cause needs to get their life on the right track isn’t found on “THE RAILROAD TO PRISON”, nor should it be administered by the “ELECTRONIC SHOCKWAVE SENT THROUGH A HUMAN BEINGS BODY” from the end of a taser’s probes prematurely deployed by a trigger-happy protector of freedom and justice. Nope, in some cases, what some wayward individuals need is a tough, caring, and stern public servant -- a compassionate, yet authoritative figure to show them that someone out there cares about them and the root cause of their troubles. Now, that doesn’t mean that every hardened criminal should get a get-out-of-jail-free-card. But it does indicate that better discernment could possibly be used when determining sentencing options. Such was the case when the path of Judge Maria T. Jackson and Mr. Patrick Moore’s intersected in a Harris County courtroom over 8-years ago. But don’t take our word for it. In the body of this report you will be afforded the opportunity to read the heartwarming words sent to Judge Jackson by Mr. Moore after getting his life on the right track – after being granted a new lease on life by this stern – yet compassionate judge.

AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "Houston Business Connections Magazine© would like to congratulate Mr. Patrick Moore for becoming the "IFBB PRO CHAMPION" and thank District Judge Maria T. Jackson for giving him a chance to get his life on the right track when many others would have perhaps sent him back to prison."

JUDGES LIKE MARIA T. JACKSON ARE A RARITY SAYS AUBREY R. TAYLOR

“The story of Patrick Moore is a clear and compelling example of why every able-bodied Texan should be concerned about the types of judges we place on the bench in the Lone Star State,” says Taylor. “This isn’t about “D’s” and “R’s” before names on the ballot anymore,” he passionately proclaims. “We need people holding gavels who are tough on crime – but what we “DO NOT NEED” are people in positions of authority who are compelled to legislate from the bench; carry out personal agendas; or willing to put their political party affiliation ahead of what’s just and fair.”

A SECOND CHANCE GIVEN BY DEMOCRATIC JUDGE MARIA T. JACKSON TO PATRICK MOORE PAYS OFF BIG-TIME

Here’s a message Judge Maria T. Jackson recently shared with Houston Business Connections Magazine® from Mr. Patrick Moore: “Good afternoon Judge Jackson! I hope you are doing well!! This is Patrick Moore. I was in your courtroom roughly 8 years ago with yet another charge. I had basically been in and out of trouble since the age of 16, living reckless, no regards for the law or my own future which kept landing me in and out of jail. Well, this go-round it landed me in front of you. No plea agreement could be reached with the district attorney, so on the very last setting it ultimately came down to your recommendation as to what my punishment should be. At the time, I was certain I was headed back to jail -- I mean my background screamed: "he'll just get in trouble again." The last time I was in trouble the exact words from Judge Devon Anderson was: "he's going to jail, I'm not giving any probation and have that rock in my neck." And so off I was sent. But that day in front of you, which I'm forever grateful for, something must have fallen on your heart. Because you asked me: "Mr. Moore, are you ready to turn your life around?" I have to admit I was so shocked I couldn't believe it. And I answered "yes." Then you told me "ok I'm going to give you one last chance." And my heart sunk into my chest because I knew that with that I wasn't going to let you down! It was life-changing because a complete stranger took a chance on me to believe in me to become something other than just another inmate, or habitual criminal. And I walked out of your courtroom completely grateful with a mindset that I was going to turn my life around. So with that, fast forward to today, I have accomplished some amazing things. I became a personal trainer and started my business in Tomball, Texas. I'm probably the most successful trainer in Northwest Houston lol! But I didn't stop there! All that energy I used to put into doing the wrong things, I put it into my body and started bodybuilding. And as of last weekend, it all paid off! After 5 years of extremely hard work, I competed in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Mr. USA Championships and won, which earned my professional status in bodybuilding! I was extended a few endorsements as a result of that show and life couldn't be better! I remember telling you the last time I saw you, as you released me from community supervision that I was not going to let you down! And I'm extremely blessed to report back to you that I have kept my promise. I know that “me” landing in front of you 8 years ago was not happenstance, but instead it was God's plan, and you were truly a blessing in my life!! I thank you so much for the decision you made as it has forever changed my life!! God bless you so much and thank you again Judge Jackson!”

MEET JUDGE MARIA T. JACKSON

Judge Maria T. Jackson exemplifies the true essence of what it means to be a “TRAILBLAZER”. She is one of the toughest District Judges in Harris County, Texas -- from either major political party. She’s handed down some of the harshest sentences of any District Judge in the county – but she’s also displayed a measure of compassion as she administers even-handed justice on behalf of the people of our great state. “What I love most about Judge Maria T. Jackson is that she is definitely tough, but she also has a very compassionate and endearing side that tends to go unnoticed sometimes. She’s a judge who believes in giving people a second chance,” says Taylor. “We need more judges from both major political parties in Texas to use their discretion similar to what she’s doing, to help people “GET OFF THE WRONG TRACK” and onto the right one to turn their lives around,” he explains. “Some of these judges in Texas are treating wayward citizens like a number, and simply shuffling them through the oftentimes unfair and biased criminal justice system like slaves being sent off to work the master’s plantation – pigs being sent off to slaughter if you will,” proclaims Taylor. “Being tough on crime is one thing, but a judge using their power to impact people’s lives in a way that compels them to change for the better takes a unique skill set,” he says. “Giving a second chance to men like Mr. Patrick Moore is a gamble – most judges aren’t willing to take the risk. Some judges would have simply written this brother off as a lost cause – or someone who couldn’t be rehabilitated,” Taylor explains. “Sure giving someone a second chance is a risk – but it’s a risk worth taking.”

SHE'S READY RIGHT NOW!

Judge Maria T. Jackson has been the presiding Judge of the 339th State District Court in Houston, Harris County, Texas since the election of 2008. Judge Jackson presides over serious felony offenses, which run the gamut from low-level drug offenses to capital murder. She has presided over more than one hundred jury trials and several have been featured on The First 48 Hour national television show. She has appeared on many Houston radio and media outlets like Red, White and Blue Political Show, Magic 102, KCOH, and The Prison Show on FM 90.1. Judge Jackson has taken the lead in implementing sweeping changes for DWI probationers in her court. These changes are so notable that the Harris County Probation Department has followed Judge Jackson’s lead in implementing them countywide.

Education

B.A. Political Science

The University of Texas at Arlington

Doctor of Jurisprudence

Texas A&M School of Law formerly

Texas Wesleyan School of Law

Professional Experience

Judge Maria T. Jackson has served by appointment of the Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice as the presiding Judge in Cameron County, Texas. The United States Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security, the District Attorneys of Alabama, and the National Judicial College selected Judge Jackson as one of twenty-four judges from across the country to receive training at the National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI). In 2003-2008, Judge Jackson was appointed by the Mayor and City Council as a Fulltime Municipal Court Judge for the City of Houston. During her tenure as a Municipal Court Judge, she also served as a trainer and instructor for the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center. She was a Municipal Bond Attorney and a certified Mediator.

Professional Activities and Memberships

Judge Jackson’s devotion does not stop at public service. She is also a devoted member of her profession and her alma mater Texas A&M University School of Law formerly Texas Wesleyan School of Law. Judge Jackson serves on the Board of District Judges, where she chairs the Security Committee and serves on the Administration of Justice and the Legislative Committee. She serves on the Mental Health Task Force Board. She is currently a member of the State Bar of Texas, Texas State Bar College, Garland R. Walker American Inns of Court, American Bar Association, Houston Lawyers Association, Houston Bar Association, and the Mexican American Bar Association. She serves on the Harris County Bench Bar Pro Bono Awards Committee. She is a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and the Houston Bar Foundation. She previously served as past Co-Chair of the Speakers Bureau Committee for the Houston Bar Association and on the Board of Directors for Texas A&M University School of Law.

Community Involvement

When Judge Jackson is not pursuing her passion for the law, she serves her community by volunteering as a mentor for at-risk youth, high school students, law students and young lawyers. She is a lifetime member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. She is an active member of the Houston Chapter of Links, Inc., where she serves as Chair of the Services to the Youth program. She is a sustaining member of the Harris County Democratic Party. She is a member of the Lakewood Church. She is also a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

“A WOMAN OF NOW!”

Judge Maria T. Jackson’s passion for public service has not gone unnoticed. Her service to the community has led a number of organizations to recognize her. Judge Jackson was named “Best Criminal Court Judge of 2011” by the Houston Press, making her the first African American woman to be given this honor. D-Mars.com Business Journal awarded Judge Jackson the People’s Choice Award for two consecutive years in 2012 and 2013. In 2014, Judge Jackson was named one of the “Top 30 Most Influential Women of Houston.” In 2015, Judge Jackson was recognized again for her judicial service to the community by the Lebanon Times magazine. She was a Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Black Heritage Honoree, a Houston Bar Association-CLE distinguished member, and recognized by Houston’s Influential 40 Under 40. The Houston Sun honored Judge Jackson the “Women of Power and Purpose” award in 2013. In addition to breaking the barriers for minority women in the legal profession, Judge Jackson broke barriers for Houston Municipal judges by being the first judge to be acknowledged by the Mayor’s Spotlight City of Houston employee newspaper. In addition to her accomplishments at the state level, Judge Jackson has been recognized as a “Woman of Now” hall of fame honoree by the U.S. House of Representatives, 18th Congressional District.

TEXAS NEEDS REBRANDING ACCORDING TO TAYLOR

“What Texas needs right now is a rebranding of sorts,” explains Aubrey R. Taylor, publisher of Houston Business Connections Magazine©. “I believe that Texans from all walks of life are tired of the divisiveness, and actually would like to see our elected officials work together across party lines to get things done for the betterment of us all,” he says. “ To achieve this, we Texans don’t need to be TEXAS-TWO-STEPPIN’ into voting booths and blindly casting ballots for Republicans or Democrats anymore anyways…GOD FEARING PEOPLE who are unafraid to wield their power in a compassionate manner is what we need going forward!” According to Taylor, this is perhaps the single most compelling reason why “ALL” Texans need to elect “FIRM, YET COMPASSIONATE FELLOW TEXANS” into positions of authority at all levels in the upcoming “2018 MIDTERM ELECTION”. He says, electing compassionate candidates who truly understand their power, and have the courage to put their God-given discernment to work when carrying out the duties they’ve been duly elected to perform while handling the people’s business is imperative.

Some judges literally hold the power of life and death in their hands. Yet, oftentimes, these “SERVANTS OF GOD ALMIGHTY” are the least known candidates on the ballot in any given election cycle -- but this needs to change – and it needs to change quickly. Especially since in a few short years, no Texan will be able to vote a straight-party-ticket. This means, that every candidate on the ballot in Texas (including judges) must build their own individual name (I.D.) identification beyond their political party base – and they must also develop a platform that lends itself to providing Texans with a strong and very compelling reason for them to navigate their way down the ballot to cast a vote for their candidacy. So just in case you haven’t already heard, effective on September 1, 2020, the practice of voting a straight-ticket will no longer be allowed in the Lone Star State. “To be sure, nobody knows exactly what’s going to happen in 2020 when straight-ticket voting is no longer an option – and yes, that’s when President Donald Trump will be up for re-election,” says Taylor. “President Trump is a story for another day. And so is House Bill 25 – both are game-changers, but neither should be our primary focus at this time. Our attention should be focused on “THE HERE AND NOW”, and on two very important election dates – which happen to be: Tuesday, March 6, 2018, and Tuesday, November 6, 2018,” he says. “Tuesday, March 6, 2018, is the date when our two major political parties in Texas will be electing their nominees who will appear on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, General Midterm Election ballot. And in case you’re wondering, nearly every race will be contested in 2018 in the Lone Star State – SO LET’S FOCUS OUR UNDIVIDED ATTENTION ON “THE HERE AND NOW”.

LET’S WORK TOGETHER TO ELECT FAIR AND IMPARTIAL JUDGES IN TEXAS

On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Judge Maria T. Jackson will seek to have her name written in the annals of Texas history by becoming the first African American woman to serve on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for Place 1. “The time has come for “ALL” Texans to put divisiveness aside and come together to do something truly special in the Lone Star State,” says Taylor. “Judge Maria T. Jackson is duly-qualified, fair, firm, and compassionate,” he explains. “I’m not “FOR” or “AGAINST” either major political party in Texas – I simply want “All” Texans to be treated fairly in the eyes of the law,” he explains. “Judge Maria T. Jackson is the only candidate in the race for Presiding Judge for the Court of Criminal Appeals for Place 1 (at this time) who has reached out to us, and assured us that she values the vote of every Texan without respect to their ethnicity, gender, political party affiliation, or socio-economic – we’re hopeful others will soon follow,” he says. “But for now, it’s our prayer that every open-minded voter in the Lone Star State will strongly consider candidates like Judge Maria T. Jackson, and the countless others who respect us, and are committed to serving our great state with blindfold justice that’s administered fairly, unbiased, and without prejudice.”

DONATE TO JUDGE MARIA T. JACKSON’S CAMPAIGN

If you are reading this report and would like to help Judge Maria T. Jackson win on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, you can mail her a generous donation to JUDGE MARIA T. JACKSON CAMPAIGN at P.O. Box 627, Houston, Texas 77001. You can also email her at maria.jckson@gmail.com, or call her at (832)582-1197 today!

ENDORSEMENTS MATTER

The Houston Chronicle’s (EDITORIAL BOARD) posted a record of: (38 ENDORSEMENT WINS AND 29 ENDORSEMENT LOSSES) while the “nonpartisan” group of Houston Business Connections Magazine© Readers posted a record of: (51 ENDORSEMENT WINS AND 16 ENDORSEMENT LOSSES). So, who would you rather have as your media partner?

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Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Governor Greg Abbott, Judges Steven Kirkland, Maria T. Jackson, Ramona Franklin, and R.K Sandill are 2018 Candidates

Trailblazing Judge Maria T. Jackson Believes in Second Chances; Judge Steven Kirkland, Judge Ramona Franklin, Judge R.K.Sandill are Announced as 2018 HBC Magazine© Trailblazers

Do you believe in second chances? Many people don’t believe in granting second chances – that is, until they’re the one in need of one. Look, sometimes, the jolt a person who appears to be a lost cause needs to get their life on the right track isn’t found on “THE RAILROAD TO PRISON”, nor should it be administered by the “ELECTRONIC SHOCKWAVE SENT THROUGH A HUMAN BEINGS BODY” from the end of a taser’s probes prematurely deployed by a trigger-happy protector of freedom and justice. Nope, in some cases, what some wayward individuals need is a tough, caring, and stern public servant -- a compassionate, yet authoritative figure to show them that someone out there cares about them and the root cause of their troubles. Now, that doesn’t mean that every hardened criminal should get a get-out-of-jail-free-card. But it does indicate that better discernment could possibly be used when determining sentencing options. Such was the case when the path of Judge Maria T. Jackson and Mr. Patrick Moore’s intersected in a Harris County courtroom over 8-years ago. But don’t take our word for it. In the body of this report you will be afforded the opportunity to read the heartwarming words sent to Judge Jackson by Mr. Moore after getting his life on the right track – after being granted a new lease on life by this stern – yet compassionate judge.

TEXAS NEEDS REBRANDING ACCORDING TO TAYLOR

From left, Judge Steven Kirkland, Judge Maria T. Jackson, Attorney Kathy Cheng, Judge Ramona Franklin, and Judge R.K. Sandill

MEET A FEW 2018 DEMOCRATIC TRAILBLAZERS

As you prepare to make a wise voting decision in 2018, please keep in mind that no Democrat has won a statewide election in Texas since 1994. Also keep in mind that according to the Republican Party of Texas’ website, the people of Texas have entrusted Republicans with the stewardship of every statewide elected office and majorities in the state senate, state house and on the state board of education. Republicans currently have majorities in 107 Texas counties that contain nearly two-thirds of the state’s population. But could 2018 be “THE YEAR OF NOW” for Texas Democrats? These are a few of the “2018 DEMOCRATIC TRAILBLAZERS” running statewide in Texas who are hoping for 2018 to be “THE YEAR OF NOW” for the Democratic Party: Judge Steven Kirkland currently serves as Presiding Judge for the 334th Civil District Court; but he’s running for Justice of the Texas Supreme Court for Place 2 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 against incumbent Republican Judge Jimmy Blacklock; Judge Maria T. Jackson currently serves as Presiding Judge for the 339th Criminal District Court; but she’s running for Presiding Judge of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for Place 1 against either Republican Judge David Bridges or the Republican incumbent Presiding Judge Sharon Keller on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 – depending on which candidate wins the Tuesday, March 6, 2018 Republican Party Primary; Attorney Kathy Cheng is a first generation Asian American, who happens to be running for Justice of the Supreme Court for Place 6 against incumbent Republican Judge Jeff Brown on Tuesday, November 6, 2018; Judge Ramona Franklin currently serves as Presiding Judge for the 338th Criminal District Court; but she’s running for Judge of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for Place 7 against incumbent Republican Judge Barbara Parker Hervey on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, and finally, Judge R.K. Sandill currently serves as Presiding Judge for the 127th Civil District Court; but he’s running for Justice of the Supreme Court for Place 4 against incumbent Republican Judge John Devine on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Please note that none of the aforementioned Democratic challengers will have to give up their current benches to run for higher office on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, General Midterm Election in Texas.

PLACING A GREATER EMPHASIS INDIVIDUAL CANDIDATES

“In 2018 Houston Business Connections Magazine© will be spotlighting fair, impartial, firm, and compassionate judicial, congressional, and legislative candidates. People who value the vote, prayers, and support of “All” registered Texas voters are the ones we’re looking for,” says Taylor.

MEET JUDGE MARIA T. JACKSON

Judge Maria T. Jackson exemplifies the true essence of what it means to be a “TRAILBLAZER”. She is one of the toughest District Judges in Harris County, Texas -- from either major political party. She’s handed down some of the harshest sentences of any District Judge in the county – but she’s also displayed a measure of compassion as she administers even-handed justice on behalf of the people of our great state. “What I love most about Judge Maria T. Jackson is that she is definitely tough, but she also has a very compassionate and endearing side that tends to go unnoticed sometimes. She’s a judge who believes in giving people a second chance,” says Taylor. “We need more judges from both major political parties in Texas to use their discretion similar to what she’s doing, to help people “GET OFF THE WRONG TRACK” and onto the right one to turn their lives around,” he explains. “Some of these judges in Texas are treating wayward citizens like a number, and simply shuffling them through the oftentimes unfair and biased criminal justice system like slaves being sent off to work the master’s plantation – pigs being sent off to slaughter if you will,” proclaims Taylor. “Being tough on crime is one thing, but a judge using their power to impact people’s lives in a way that compels them to change for the better takes a unique skill set,” he says. “Giving a second chance to men like Mr. Patrick Moore is a gamble – most judges aren’t willing to take the risk. Some judges would have simply written this brother off as a lost cause – or someone who couldn’t be rehabilitated,” Taylor explains. “Sure giving someone a second chance is a risk – but it’s a risk worth taking.”

JUDGES LIKE MARIA T. JACKSON ARE A RARITY SAYS TAYLOR

“The story of Patrick Moore is a clear and compelling example of why every able-bodied Texan should be concerned about the types of judges we place on the bench in the Lone Star State,” says Taylor. “This isn’t about “D’s” and “R’s” before names on the ballot anymore,” he passionately proclaims. “We need people holding gavels who are tough on crime – but what we “DO NOT NEED” are people in positions of authority who are compelled to legislate from the bench; carry out personal agendas; or willing to put their political party affiliation ahead of what’s just and fair.”

A SECOND CHANCE GIVEN BY JUDGE MARIA T. JACKSON TO PATRICK MOORE PAYS OFF BIG-TIME

Here’s a message Judge Maria T. Jackson recently shared with Houston Business Connections Magazine® from Mr. Patrick Moore: “Good afternoon Judge Jackson! I hope you are doing well!! This is Patrick Moore. I was in your courtroom roughly 8 years ago with yet another charge. I had basically been in and out of trouble since the age of 16, living reckless, no regards for the law or my own future which kept landing me in and out of jail. Well, this go-round it landed me in front of you. No plea agreement could be reached with the district attorney, so on the very last setting it ultimately came down to your recommendation as to what my punishment should be. At the time, I was certain I was headed back to jail -- I mean my background screamed: "he'll just get in trouble again." The last time I was in trouble the exact words from Judge Devon Anderson was: "he's going to jail, I'm not giving any probation and have that rock in my neck." And so off I was sent. But that day in front of you, which I'm forever grateful for, something must have fallen on your heart. Because you asked me: "Mr. Moore, are you ready to turn your life around?" I have to admit I was so shocked I couldn't believe it. And I answered "yes." Then you told me "ok I'm going to give you one last chance." And my heart sunk into my chest because I knew that with that I wasn't going to let you down! It was life-changing because a complete stranger took a chance on me to believe in me to become something other than just another inmate, or habitual criminal. And I walked out of your courtroom completely grateful with a mindset that I was going to turn my life around. So with that, fast forward to today, I have accomplished some amazing things. I became a personal trainer and started my business in Tomball, Texas. I'm probably the most successful trainer in Northwest Houston lol! But I didn't stop there! All that energy I used to put into doing the wrong things, I put it into my body and started bodybuilding. And as of last weekend, it all paid off! After 5 years of extremely hard work, I competed in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Mr. USA Championships and won, which earned my professional status in bodybuilding! I was extended a few endorsements as a result of that show and life couldn't be better! I remember telling you the last time I saw you, as you released me from community supervision that I was not going to let you down! And I'm extremely blessed to report back to you that I have kept my promise. I know that “me” landing in front of you 8 years ago was not happenstance, but instead it was God's plan, and you were truly a blessing in my life!! I thank you so much for the decision you made as it has forever changed my life!! God bless you so much and thank you again Judge Jackson!”

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