Fort Bend County Created by the Write Idea INDEX

Voters’ Guide

March PRIMARY

Non Republican Partisan and Ballot Unbiased

March 6, 2018

Greater Fort Bend County Created by the write idea INDEX

Position Page

Voter Information 3-5 U. S. Senator 7 U. S. Representative (Congress), District 22 8 Governor 9 Lieutenant Governor 10 Attorney General 11 Comptroller of Public Accounts 11 Commissioner of the General Land Office 12 Commissioner of Agriculture 13 Railroad Commissioner 14 Justice, Supreme Court 15 Presiding Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals 16 Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals - Places 7 and 8 17-18 Member, State Board of Education, District 7 19 State Senator, District 17 20 State Representatives, Districts 26, 28 and 85 21 Justice, 1st Court of Appeals 22-24 Justice, 14th Court of Appeals 25-26 District Judge - 240th, 268th, 328th and 458th 27-29 District Attorney 30 County Judge 31 Judge, County Court At Law - Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 32-34 District Clerk 35 County Clerk 35 County Treasurer 36 County Commissioner, Precinct 4 37 Justice of the Peace, Precincts 1, Place 2, Precincts 3 and 4 38-39 Republican Party County Chair 40 Precinct Chairs 40 Republican Ballot Propositions 1-11 41 Early Voting Locations 42 Election Day Voting Locations 43-44 Acknowledgements 44 Republican Candidates - Alphabetically 46-47

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This non-partisan Voters’ Guide is meant to assist and inform voters.

An educated citizenry is vital to the election process.

This 2018 Texas Primary Election Pamphlet provides information about candidates and issues appearing on the Texas ballot in March. It is meant simply to be a resource for Fort Bend County voters.

Every effort was made to include all candidates and to place candidates in the order they will appear on the ballot. NOTE: Third Party Candidates will appear in the General Election Guide.

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Important dates for the March 2018 Primary Election

Early voting Tuesday, February 20 thru Friday, March 2, 2018 Early voting locations and hours are listed elsewhere in this guide.

The General Election will take place on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. The final list of polling locations can be found by clicking HERE.

We have included a list of precinct chairs as obtained from party websites.

NOTE: Readers should be able to visit candidate web sites, Facebook pages and/or Twitter pages, by clicking on the link included in each entry. This should work for the email addresses also.

Fort Bend County Voters may vote at ANY Fort Bend County Polling Location General Voter Information

The Primary election will take place on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.

Two elections are being held simultaneously. You must choose to vote in either the Democratic or the Republican Primary. You will be directed as you check in.

Early voting begins on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 The last day for early voting is Friday, March 2, 2018.

If a run-off is necessary, you will be able to vote ONLY in the election for the party you originally selected.

Primary Runoff Election Date (if necessary) - Tuesday, May 22, 2018 First Day of Early Voting for Run-off - Monday, May 14, 2018 Last Day of Early Voting for Run-off - Friday, May 18, 2018

Voter ID All voters will be asked to show one form of photo identification at the polling location before the voter will be permitted to cast a vote.

Acceptable Forms of ID

The following forms of ID must be unexpired or expired less than 4 years. ➢ Texas Driver’s License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) ➢ Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS ➢ Texas Concealed Handgun License issued by DPS

OR ➢ Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS ➢ United States military identification card containing your photograph ➢ United States citizenship certificate containing your photograph ➢ United States passport

There are provisions for voters with disabilities, religious and natural disaster exemptions, similar names, and other.

Please take a few moments to look at the Fort Bend County Elections Office website for detailed information. CLICK HERE.

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Voting By Mail

If you are a registered voter of Fort Bend County, you may be able to vote by mail if any of the following conditions would prevent you from going to the polls.

· Expected absence from the County during both the early voting period and on Election Day. (The ballot must be mailed to an address outside the county.) · Disability · 65 years of age or older · Confinement in jail and not finally convicted of a felony

You must make a written request for a ballot by mail. In applying, you must:

· State the address at which you are registered to vote. · Give one of the reasons listed above for requesting a ballot. · Provide the address to which you want the ballot mailed. If the ballot is not being mailed outside the County, nor to the address at which you are registered, then you must provide a description of that such as nursing home, hospital, etc.

You must sign the application

For more information about voting by mail, please contact the Office of Elections Administration at 281-341-8670 or at [email protected].

You do not have to vote on every item on the ballot. Your votes count even if you skip one or more races.

NOTE: You must request the ballot of your preferred party in this election. If there is a run-off election, you may vote ONLY for candidates of the party you declared in the March Primary.

In the November General Election, you may vote for any candidate from any political party. It will not matter which political primary you selected in the Primary.

Candidate entries are color coded - Blue for Democrats and Red for Republican. On The Republican Ballot

Statewide & District Positions

March 6, 2018 7 U. S. Senator

Six year terms -staggered- 1/3rd every two years. Each state has two Senators. Candidates must be at least 30 years of age, a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years, and a resident of the state they wish to represent. U. S. Senators represent the entire state. Amongst their responsibilities: confirmation of Cabinet Secretaries, Supreme Court Justices, Federal Judges, and Ambassadors, and other federal uniformed officers. The Vice President serves as the Presiding Officer of the U.S. Senate.

Mary Miller CPA Americans want more money in the pockets of the middle and working classes in order to build a strong economy by strengthening our infrastructure, with special focus on cyber-threats, cutting taxes, offering medical care at a reasonable cost, and returning the funds [email protected] we paid into the social security system when we reach retirement age. Stefano DeStefano

Attorney - Energy Field DeStefano is running to bring some reason and a pragmatic approach to governing back to the U.S. Senate. He is committed to leading on the issues where we can find common ground to create positive solutions that matter to Texas and the nation. View the candidate’s stance on issues (the economy, jobs, immigration, and more) on his website. Ted Cruz - I

U. S. Senator - elected 2012

Ted Cruz has consistently: Defended our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms | Led the fight to stop amnesty, and championed creative solutions to fund the border security we need to keep us safe | Passed legislation to fund and guide NASA | [email protected] Advocated for our military. Ted Cruz has proven to be a passionate and effective fighter for limited government, economic growth, and the Constitution. Bruce Jacobson Jr.

Christian TV Executive Former political appointee for both the administrations of President Ronald Reagan and President George H.W. Bush. During the Reagan administration, Bruce served in the U.S. Department of Transportation as a staff assistant to the Assistant Secretary of [email protected] Congressional Affairs. Bruce Jacobson is a lifelong conservative Republican and a native Texan. See the candidate’s stance on Geraldine Sam issues on his website.

Retired Teacher/Former Mayor - LaMarque No further information located on this candidate. 8 United States State Representative - District 22

Also referred to as a congressman or congresswoman, each representative is elected to a two-year term serving the people of a specific congressional district. Among other duties, representatives introduce bills and resolutions, offer amendments and serve on committees. The number of representatives with full voting rights is 435, a number set by Public Law 62-5 on August 8, 1911, and in effect since 1913. The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population.

James Green

Instructor Nuclear Energy (Retired Career Navy)

Real reform is needed: Spending-(ask the federal government to fund things that are constitutionally a responsibility of the federal government); Taxes-(eliminate the income tax in favor of a consumption based tax); Regulations-(streamline regulations by removing duplication of effort between state and federal agencies and a biannual review of 5% of ALL regulations for intended effect). Danny Nguyen

Commercial Real Estate - Business Owner

As your voice in Washington, Danny will work to: Support and Defend the Constitution; Defend our Civil Liberties; Preserve, Defend, and Enforce National Sovereignty; Reduce the Size of Government; Seek Accountability and Transparency; Protect Property Rights; Secure the Border; Cut Wasteful Spending; Balance the Budget; Limit Regulations and Unfunded Mandates.

Pete Olson - I [email protected]

Congressman - Elected 2008 (Retired Navy) My fundamental belief is that we can create the most freedom, most prosperity, and most opportunity for our nation by limiting the power and scope of the federal government. As your Representative, I work every day to ensure I am living up to that standard. Applying these principles to the federal government means I am constantly fighting for: Less Spending, Less Taxes, and Less Regulations.

Eric Zmrhal

Mechanical Engineer - Oil Industry

Eric is running for Congress to stop the unrestrained growth and to help put this country back on the right track. A track that leads to a country with a balanced budget, a robust defense, an enviable education system and a first-class healthcare system. A track that removes the shackles on economic growth and ensures America’s prosperity. A track that puts personal liberties ahead of political agendas. [email protected] 9 United States State Representative - District 22 Governor

Elected to a four-year term. Makes policy recommendations. Appoints the Secretary of State as well as members of boards & commissions. May sign or veto bills passed by the Legislature. Fills vacancies in state or district elected offices by appointment.

SECEDE Kilgore

Telecommunications Contractor - Air Force Vet Larry SECEDE Kilgore is furthering his reputation of protesting injustice by running as a Republican for Texas State Governor in the 2018 election. His passion for secession is fueled by his enmity and heartbreak towards the evils of abortion, both excessive and unlawful taxation, and social security. His desire to free Texas ran so deep that in December of 2012 he legally changed his middle name to SECEDE and has been fervently advocating for secession ever since. [email protected]

Greg Abbott - I

Attorney /Governor - elected 2014 Greg Abbott continues building on his record of strong, conservative leadership. The Governor has long defended the constitutional principles on which this state and our nation were founded. Governor Abbott’s vision for an even stronger Texas of tomorrow is focused on creating more jobs and economic opportunity, elevating our schools and education system, building the transportation infrastructure needed to keep the economy growing and securing the Texas border in the face of federal inaction. [email protected]

Barbara Krueger

Surgeon No further information located on this candidate.

[email protected] 10 Lieutenant Governor

The Lieutenant Governor of Texas is the second-highest executive office in the government of Texas. The Lieutenant Governor controls the work of the Texas Senate and controls the budgeting process as a leader of the Legislative Budget Board. Candidates must be at least 30 years old, a resident of Texas for at least five years and a United States citizen. The term is four years.

Scott Milder

Business Executive - International Engineering & Design There are 28 million people in Texas, and we do not have the infrastructure in place to adequately serve them today, let alone in year 2050, when our population will reach 50 million. Highways are gridlocked, the water supply is insufficient, and our public schools and hospitals are stretched too thin. I’m running to turn the state’s focus back on critical state business, such as public education, border security, real property tax relief, and our infrastructure crisis.

[email protected] Dan Patrick - I

Radio & TV Broadcaster /Lieutenant Governor - elected 2014 Lt. Gov. Patrick is leading the fight for life and liberty in Texas including securing the border, reducing property and business taxes, standing up for the Second Amendment and addressing Texas’ infrastructure challenges to assure that our state continues to flourish economically. Under his leadership, the Senate passed legislation to dramatically increase support for border security and reduced the franchise tax by 25% on a pathway to eliminating it all together.

[email protected] 11 Lieutenant Governor Attorney General

The Texas Attorney General is the chief legal and law enforcement officer of the State of Texas. The Texas Attorney defends the laws and the Constitution of the State of Texas, represents the State in litigation and approves public bond issues. Although the Attorney General is prohibited from offering legal advice or representing private individuals, he serves and protects the rights of all citizens of Texas through the activities of the various divisions of the agencies. The Attorney General is elected to a four year term.

Ken Paxton - I

Attorney / Attorney General - elected 2014 Once elected, General Paxton immediately went to work fulfilling his campaign promises. The son of an Air Force veteran, General Paxton is consistently recognized as a conservative, stalwart leader with a deep passion and respect for our U.S. Constitution through his previous service in the Texas House and Senate and now as Attorney General. He is known for his principled and uncompromising devotion to America’s founding values.

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Comptroller of Public Accounts

The major duties of the office are keeping accounts of state funds, acting as tax administrator and collector for the state, and furnishing research and statistics for estimating revenue. The comptroller submits financial reports to the governor and the legislature with statements on the previous fiscal year, outstanding appropriations, and estimates of anticipated revenue. The comptroller is elected and serves for four years.

Glenn Hegar - I

Attorney / Comptroller of Public Accounts - elected 2014 Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is a strong advocate for job growth and greater diversification of the Texas economy. A staunch supporter of government transparency, Hegar believes all levels of government should be open and accountable to those who pay the bills — Texas taxpayers. Hegar serves as Texas’ chief financial officer, treasurer, check writer, tax collector, procurement officer and revenue estimator. Bachelor of Arts - Texas A&M and Master of Arts and law degree from St. Mary’s University. [email protected] 12 Commissioner of the General Land Office

The holder of this position heads the General Land OfficeGLO ( ) and serves a four-year term. The General Land Office’s main role is to manage Texas’s publicly owned lands, by negotiating and enforcing leases for the use of the land, and sometimes by making sales of public lands. Some of the duties of the Commissioner of General Lands include chairing key state boards and managing mineral rights, state assets and investments. The GLO also manages and contributes to the state’s Permanent School Fund. Jerry Patterson

Producer-Documentary Film of Texas As former Texas Land Commissioner, Patterson quickly modernized and revitalized the Texas General Land Office. He diversified and increased the Permanent School Fund. During his term as a Texas State Senator, Jerry’s major legislative successes include a constitutional amendment allowing home equity lending in Texas, a state coastal management plan and the creation of the Texas State Veterans Home Program. [email protected] Davey Edwards Land Surveyor My goals are: Protecting the GLO from the neglect and abuse of politicians; Properly applying the statutes for preservation and maintenance of the Alamo; Fighting against intrusions of Federal land claims against Texans and the interest of the State; Providing the lowest interest rate loans for Veterans who seek to purchase Texas lands and homes; Monitoring and conservation of Texas coastline without forcibly infringing on the private property rights of Texans; Educating Texans and the world on the importance of the GLO. Rick Range [email protected]

Career Firefighter - Alamo Historian Rick Range is a 31-year first responder firefighter. He will serve the needs of our vets - housing needs and mental health are two of the most pressing problems. My most critical issue: I am asking you to help me save the Alamo. I am adamantly opposed to the removal and destruction of any of our historic monuments and statues. I am the conservative in this race (strongly Pro-Life, a staunch defender of the Second Amendment and strongly in favor of strict immigration enforcement.) George P. Bush - I [email protected] Attorney / Texas GLO Commissioner - elected 2014 As GLO Commissioner, Bush works to safeguard our Texas coastline as well as ensure Texas veterans receive the benefits they’ve earned- most recently by hosting 100 roundtables, forums and events to high- light issues within the Texas veteran community. He protects private property rights, oversees investments that earn billions of dollars for public education and manages state lands to produce the oil and gas that is helping make America energy-independent. He also serves as Chairman of the Alamo Complex. [email protected] 13 Commissioner of the General Land Office Commissioner of Agriculture

The commissioner heads the Department of Agriculture, which enforces all agricultural laws in Texas. These laws cover matters as diverse as food inspection, animal quarantine laws, licensing, disease and pest control (including pesticide safety), and promoting exports. The Commissioner’s responsibilities also cover: Consumer Protection, Healthy Living and Economic Development. This is a four year term.

Trey Blocker

Podcast Host - The Trey Blocker Show A former lobbyist, Trey left his practice after witnessing firsthand the corruptive nature of politics in Austin and deciding that public service through elected office was the best way to affect positive change for his beloved state. He announced his campaign for Texas Agriculture Commissioner on November 29th, 2017 with a pledge to restore honesty, integrity, and fiscal responsibility back to the Department of Agriculture. Trey established the Civil Liberties Defense Foundation (CLDF) to protect and the defend Second Amendment rights of Texans. [email protected] Sid Miller - I

Farmer/Rancher / Commissioner of Agriculture - elected 2014 One of the earliest supporters of candidate Donald Trump, Sid rallied conservative ag leaders across the country to form a Trump advisory team on agriculture. Sid was a finalist for Trump’s cabinet as Secretary of Agriculture. He still maintains close contact with the White House team. He has identified places like pawn shops or BBQ joints that failed to register their scales for accuracy. He increased fuel pump inspections for pump accuracy and fuel quality and every inspected fuel pump is now checked for those illegal credit card skimmers. [email protected] Jim Hogan

Rancher No further information located on this candidate.

[email protected] 14 Railroad Commissioner

Three Commissioners - six year staggered terms. The Railroad Commission serves Texas through: stewardship of natural resources and the environment; concern for personal and community safety; and support of enhanced development and economic vitality for the benefit ofTexans. The Railroad Commission of Texas is the state agency that regulates the oil and gas industry, gas utilities, pipeline safety, safety in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) industry, and surface coal and uranium mining.

Weston Martinez

Rancher For the last 6+ years Weston has served as your Texas Real Estate Commissioner. He was appointed by then Governor Perry, and also served under Governor Abbott. Weston also served as Chairman of the Agency’s Budget Committee where he promoted pro-business and pro-taxpayer initiatives. Weston served the State of Texas faithfully and has been prepared to now serve you and your family as Texas Railroad Commissioner.

[email protected]

Christi Craddick - I Justice, Supreme Court, Place 4

Attorney / Railroad Commissioner - elected 2012 Craddick has pushed to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of an energy industry that is driving the state’s unparalleled economic success. In the process, she has repeatedly proven that sensible regulations, careful listening and plain talk can foster innovation that has solidified Texas leadership in the energy sector. Christi has advocated for recycling in the oilfields, helping to drive the percentage of reclaimed water upwards, an essential achievement in a state enduring a multi-year drought. [email protected] 15 Railroad Commissioner Justice, Supreme Court, Place 2

The Texas Supreme Court is the highest court in the state of Texas for civil matters. As the court of last resort, the Supreme Court hears appeals of decisions in civil cases from lower courts. Its decisions are not subject to review by any other court. In order to serve on the court, the following requirements must be met: be a citizen of the United States; hold state residency; be licensed to practice law in Texas; be older than 35 and younger than 74; and have practiced law or been a judge for 10 years. Six year terms.

Jimmy Blacklock - I

Attorney / Current Justice - Appointed January, 2018 Jimmy’s approach to being a judge—his judicial philosophy—is firmly grounded in the text of the Texas Constitution. As a Justice on the Texas Supreme Court, Jimmy Blacklock will always strive to put the People of Texas and our Constitution first. He will never exceed the limited role assigned to the judiciary by our Constitution. And he will never waver in his dedication to uphold the rights guaranteed by our Constitution. He will work hard to apply the law fairly and accurately to every case, and he will never legislate from the bench. [email protected] Justice, Supreme Court, Place 4

John Devine - I

Attorney / Current Justice - elected 2012 Justice Devine moved to Texas from Indiana and entered the corporate world in Houston as an analyst, later working in various corporate and project-oriented positions. Known as the “10 Commandments Judge,” John Devine is a conservative who is a proud defender of the values which have made our country great. He received national acclaim by refusing to remove a painting of the Ten Commandments from his courtroom and defeated a related lawsuit by liberal activists.

Justice, Supreme Court, Place 6

Jeff Brown - I

Attorney / Current Justice - elected 2012 A sixth-generation Texan, Jeff was born and raised in Dallas County where his father was a police officer for 35 years. Support Justice Brown and the conservative judicial philosophy he brings to Texas’ highest court. Consistently one of the highest rated jurists in Texas.

[email protected] 16 Presiding Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals

The Court of Criminal Appeals is Texas’ highest court for criminal cases. The Court consists of a Presiding Judge and eight Judges. They are elected by the voters of the entire state, and they hold their office for terms of six years. The Court sits in Austin, near the Capitol. From time to time it may sit in other cities to hear cases.

Sharon Keller - I

Attorney / Presiding Judge - elected in 2000 Sharon Keller is the first woman to have served on the Court. A native Texan, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from Rice University in 1975 and her Juris Doctor degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law in 1978. Presiding Judge Keller is chairman of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission and she is on the board of the Council of State Governments Justice Center. By virtue of her office, she is vice-chair of the Texas Judicial Council.

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David Bridges

Attorney / Justice, Court of Criminal Appeals - elected 1996 I began my legal career while still in law school helping indigent families and migrant workers with family law issues. As an Assistant District Attorney, I tried all types of criminal cases. I worked to keep robbers, rapists, and murderers off the street. I argued my first appellate case, a capital murder, before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 1985. As a Justice on the Fifth District Court of Appeals, I have written over 2000 opinions.

[email protected] 17 Presiding Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 7

Barbara Parker Hervey - I

Attorney / Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals - elected 2000 Judge Hervey earned her J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law, where she is currently an Adjunct Professor. Prior to becoming a judge, she was in private practice for 5 years. She was also an Asst. Criminal DA for 16 years. Judge Hervey is the Chair of the Grants Committee and the Criminal Justice Integrity Unit and is a member of the Rules Committee for the Court of Criminal Appeals.

[email protected] 18 Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 8 Member, State Board of Education, District 7

Dib Waldrip

Attorney / 433rd District Court Judge - elected 2007 Judge Waldrip values faith, family, and community and applies those priorities in all that he does. He believes strongly in the principle that our nation was founded by men and women who believed that God, not the government, granted all people certain inalienable rights and that it is the justice system’s responsibility, by adhering to the United States and Texas Constitutions, to preserve those God-given rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for every man, woman, and child. [email protected]

Michelle Slaughter

Attorney / 405th District Court Judge - elected Judge Slaughter is a Constitutional Conservative, protecting and defending a strict interpretation of the U.S. and Texas Constitutions. She believes in protecting the rights and lives of the unborn. She believes in personal responsibility and consequences for actions. Additionally, Judge Slaughter believes in small and efficient government. Her performance and effectiveness as a “tough but fair judge” has earned her the respect of her community and dozens of endorsements over the years.

Jay Brandon

Assistant District Attorney - Bexar County. Since I first graduated from law school and went to work at the Court of Criminal Appeals, I have been an appellate specialist. Specifically, a specialist in criminal appeals. When I first worked in the Bexar County District Attorney’s office, I did enough jury trials to know I could try a case, but then I moved to the Appeals section, my true calling. Opinions in criminal appeals are guides for trial lawyers all over Texas to follow. Experience matters.

[email protected] 19 Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 8 Member, State Board of Education, District 7

The State Board of Education (SBOE) sets policies and standards for Texas public schools. Among the primary responsibilities of the SBOE include:•Setting curriculum standards •Reviewing and adopting instructional materials •Establishing graduation requirements •Overseeing the Texas Permanent School Fund •And more. The board is made up of SBOE members elected from single-member districts. Four year terms. The governor appoints one member to chair the board.

Matt Robinson

Urologist Dr. Robinson currently serves as a trustee on the Friendswood ISD school board. Robinson believes in strong schools, high-quality teachers, modern instructional methods, and a continuous focus on family involvement. 20 State Senator, District 17

The Texas State Senate is the upper chamber of the Texas State Legislature. Alongside the Texas House of Representatives, it forms the legislative branch of the Texas state government. Working alongside the governor of Texas, they create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Texas State Senate include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.

Kristin Tassin

Small Business Owner and Attorney Constitutional Conservative. As President of the Fort Bend ISD Board, Kristin has delivered conservative reforms to strengthen our schools and increase teacher salaries while cutting taxes for hard- working families. She is running for SD 17 because Austin politicians misuse our tax dollars, underfund our schools, allow bureaucrats to abuse their power, and fail to deliver infrastructure to protect our neighborhoods from flooding. Kristin is staunchly pro-Life and as a gun club owner, staunchly pro-2ndAmendment.

Joan Huffman - I

Attorney / Senator - elected 2008 Joan believes we should send additional federal agents & National Guard troops to secure the border & increase the use of innovative technology. She will eliminate all state and local property tax increases for Texans when they reach the age of sixty-five. Joan will improve public schools by empowering local school districts, reducing the drop-out rate and making sure testing is relevant to what children are taught in the classroom. She has become a leader in the fight against human trafficking, child sexual assault and abuse. [email protected] 21 State Senator, District 17 State Representative, District 26

The duties of the legislature include: consideration of proposed laws and resolutions, consideration of proposed constitutional amendments for submission to the voters, and appropriation of all funds for the operation of state government. All bills for raising revenue considered by the legislature must originate in the house of representatives. Two -year term.

D. F. “Rick” Miller - I

Management Consultant / State Representative - elected 2012 Legislative priorities: fight for foster children in CPS •Fight for Veterans offering viable alternatives for healing •Life and traditional American family values •Fiscally responsible Appropriations •Tax Relief for All Texans. Eliminate the Franchise Tax. Rick supports conservative values and principles (family values, conservative family values including a total pro-life and faith-based foundation) Supports the Founders’ intent of less government. Elimination of unfunded mandates. Continue to reform public education. [email protected] State Representative, District 28

John Zerwas - I

Anesthesiologist / State Representative - elected 2006 I will continue to work to ensure that flood control & disaster recovery remain priorities for the future and continue to work with Governor Abbott and my fellow legislators to ensure that our borders are secure, and that law enforcement and first responders have the tools and funds needed to protect the citizens of Texas. I will build on the work I have done to reduce the tax burden on the people of Texas, while ensuring that our budget remains in balance. Part of our work is to ensure that every tax dollar that is spent benefits the people of Texas.

State Representative, District 85

Phil Stephenson - I CPA / State Representative - elected 2000 I oppose raising taxes. I am a Conservative Republican qualified to expose waste and fraud in government. I believe violent criminals, drug dealers, rapists and child predators belong behind bars! I believe Texas should put an end to illegal aliens crossing our border! I believe the use of the word God, prayers and the Ten Commandments should be allowed in public buildings, schools and public assemblies. I will file a Joint Resolution directing the Texas Congressional Delegation to file legislation to end the Voting Rights Act of 1965. 22 Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 2

Texas has 14 Courts of Appeals, each of which have intermediate appellate jurisdiction in both civil and criminal cases. Each court has between three and 13 justices; the number is set by statute. All cases are heard by a three-justice panel unless a hearing en banc is ordered. The Texas Legislature determines which counties are assigned to a court, and has shifted counties between courts to balance the docket. Six year terms.

Jane Bland - I

Attorney / Justice, 1st Court of Appeals - elected 2004 Bland began her legal career as a clerk for Judge Thomas Gibbs Gee of the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. She then practiced law at Baker Botts, L.L.P., specializing in civil trials and appellate work. Gov. George W. Bush appointed Bland to a civil trial judgeship, a position she held for five years after being elected in 1998 andin 2002. Gov. Rick Perry then appointed Judge Bland to the First District Court of Appeals. In 2006, Justice Bland wrote 76 signed opinions, 47 per curiam opinions, and no dissenting or concurring opinions.

Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 6

Harvey Brown - I

Attorney/ Justice, 1st Court of Appeals - elected 2012 Appointed to the First Court of Appeals by Gov. Rick Perry in 2010. Since his appointment, he has authored over 900 opinions. From 1998-2001, he served as the Administrative Judge of the Harris County Panel over Diet Drug Cases. He has been named Appellate Justice of the Year for the greater Houston area (Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists-2011) and Mentor of the Year for the state of Texas (Houston Young Lawyers Association-2017). Justice Brown is an author and frequent speaker. Attorney23 General Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 2 Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 7

Texas has 14 Courts of Appeals, which have intermediate appellate jurisdiction in both civil and criminal cases. Each court has between three and 13 justices; the number is set by statute. All cases are heard by a three-justice panel unless a hearing en banc is ordered. The Texas Legislature determines which counties are assigned to a court, and has shifted counties between courts to balance the docket. Six year terms.

Terry Yates

Private Practice Attorney The Courts of Appeals are the first, and often the last, appeal for litigants seeking review of decisions and rulings made in the criminal and civil trial courts. Terry’s experience practicing law in the trial and appellate courts for over 27 years ensures that a fair, just and prompt decision is made in every case that comes before him. Former District Attorney and Special Prosecutor recognized by Texas Monthly as a Texas Super Lawyer. Terry recently successfully defended David Daleiden, the pro-life champion who exposed Planned Parenthood.

Katy Boatman

Attorney Katy graduated with honors from both Texas A&M and Baylor Law School. She has specialized in appellate work for her entire career, practicing before the First and Fourteenth Courts of Appeal. She believes in fair, consistent, and efficient justice. Katy has been recognized by Texas Lawyer for her practice before the Courts of Appeal. She is the only lawyer from Houston ever to win all three of these awards: National Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year, Outstanding Young Lawyer of Texas and of Houston. 24 Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 8

Michael Massengale - I

Attorney / Justice, 1st Court of Appeals - elected 2010 Justice Massengale is board certified in civil appellate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. At Baker Botts L.L.P., Justice Massengale specialized in commercial litigation involving corporate mergers and acquisitions, fraudulent transfers, securities fraud, and antitrust. He has also tried a number of personal injury & property damage lawsuits to jury verdicts. He graduated with honors from The University of Texas School of Law and earned the Outstanding Editor Award from the Texas Law Review.

Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 9

Jennifer Caughey

Attorney / Justice, 1st Court of Appeals - appointed 2017 Before joining the Court, Justice Caughey practiced at Smyser Kaplan & Veselka LLP and Baker Botts, LLP in Houston and at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP in Washington DC. She handled a diverse commercial litiga-tion docket at the trial and appellate levels, with a focus on cases involving breach of contract, negligence, fraud, professional liability, administrative law, tortious interference, insurance, health care litigation, and securities. Justice Caughey obtained her JD from Harvard Law School. 25 Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 8 Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 3

Brett Busby - I

Attorney / Justice, Court of Appeals - appointed 2012 Justice Busby is an experienced appellate litigator and a former partner at Bracewell & Giuliani LLP in Houston. He is also a former adjunct professor at the University of Texas Law School, where he taught the U.S. Supreme Court Litigation Clinic. Busby served as a law clerk at the U.S. Supreme Court, and he later argued one case and briefed many others in that Court. He also handled dozens of appeals in the Texas Supreme Court and the federal and Texas appellate courts before taking the bench. [email protected] Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 4

Marc Brown - I

Attorney / Justice, Court of Appeals - appointed 2013 Prior to joining the Fourteenth Court of Appeals, Brown presided over the 180th District Court of Harris County for three years. Earlier, he served in the Harris County District Attorney’s Office for twenty- two years. As a prosecutor, Brown received multiple commendations from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. In 2002, the Texas Narcotics Officers Association named him Texas Prosecutor of the Year. Additionally, Brown was awarded the Houston Police Department Chief’s Special Citation in 2004. [email protected] Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 5

Martha Hill Jamison - I

Attorney / Justice, Court of Appeals - elected 2010 A mediator and a trial judge before coming to the court Justice Jamison has produced thoughtful opinions on many aspects of civil, criminal, juvenile and family law. Jamison is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Law and is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Her tenure on the bench has been measured by high marks in the annual HBA Judicial Qualifications Polls. [email protected] 26 Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 6

Bill Boyce - I

Attorney / Justice, 14th Court of Appeals - elected 2012 Before his appointment to the court in 2007, Justice Boyce practiced law for 18 years as an associate and partner at Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. In private practice he argued more than 60 cases in appellate courts throughout Texas & across the country, including the Supreme Court of the United States. He has been board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Civil Appellate Law since 1994. He has been chosen as Appellate Judge of the year by the Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists.

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Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 8

John Donovan - I

Attorney / Justice, 14th Court of Appeals - elected 2012 Justice Donovan took his oath of office in 2013 to begin serving his six-year term. Prior to his election to the 14th Court, he was elected to the 113th Texas State District Court (November 2010) and presided as Judge from January 2011- January 2013. He was elected to the 61st Texas State District Court in 1996 and presided as judge of that Court from January 1997 – January 2008. From 2009 to 2010, Judge John Donovan served as Director of Judicial and Legal Issues for Harris County Judge Ed Emmett; resolving judicial and legal issues. [email protected] 27 Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 6 District Judge, 240th Judicial District

The Texas District Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction of Texas. There are 456 district courts serving the state, each with a single judge, elected by partisan election to a four-year term. District courts have original jurisdiction in all felony criminal cases, divorce cases, land title disputes, election contests, civil matters in which at least $200 is disputed or claimed in damages, as well as other matters. Most district courts consider both criminal and civil cases but, in counties with many courts, each may specialize in civil, criminal, juvenile, or family law matters.

Chad Bridges - I

Attorney / Judge, 240th District Court - appointed 2015 Judge Bridges graduated from U of H Law Center in 1994. He was a member of the Honor Court & the Houston Journal of International Law. After passing the bar exam he became an Assistant District Attorney in Harris County. He later served the Trial Bureau and prosecuted misdemeanor and felony cases, including an assignment with the Family Criminal Law Division. At the Fort Bend County DA’s office Judge Bridges was named as Chief Prosecutor for the Family Violence Division. He was appointed to this court in 2015. [email protected]

Dr. Bushra Cheema

16605 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479

281-201-2355 28 District Judge, 268th Judicial District

The Texas District Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction of Texas. There are 456 district courts serve the state, each with a single judge, elected by partisan election to a four-year term. District courts have original jurisdiction in all felony criminal cases, divorce cases, land title disputes, election contests, civil matters in which at least $200 is disputed or claimed in damages, as well as other matters. Most district courts consider both criminal and civil cases but, in counties with many courts, each may specialize in civil, criminal, juvenile, or family law matters.

John “Hawk” Hawkins Attorney / Associate Judge for the 268th and 434th Courts - Appointed 2014 Hawk has a track record of being fair, and following the law as it is written. His previous experience serving as an Assistant District Attorney for over 30 years allowed him to successfully prosecute hundreds of jury trials, covering every type of felony criminal charge, including capital murder. Hawk will be firm, but fair. You can count on him to uphold the values of the Constitution and serve the citizens of Fort Bend County well. [email protected]

Mike Hartman

Attorney Mike’s career in Fort Bend County started in 1995. He started work at the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office. He is especially dedicated and passionate about protecting those that cannot protect themselves and has spent a great deal of his time prosecuting ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) Crimes. 29 District Judge, 268th Judicial District District Judge, 328th Judicial District

The Texas District Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction of Texas. There are 456 district courts serving the state, each with a single judge, elected by partisan election to a four-year term. District courts have original jurisdiction in all felony criminal cases, divorce cases, land title disputes, election contests, civil matters in which at least $200 is disputed or claimed in damages, as well as other matters. Most district courts consider both criminal and civil cases but, in counties with many courts, each may specialize in civil, criminal, juvenile, or family law matters.

Walter Amatys - I

Attorney / Associate Judge 328th Judicial District - appointed 2016

Walter Armatys is a candidate for Judge of the 328th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County. Armatys is currently the Associate Judge of the 328th and has presided over hundreds of difficult Family Law cases. Prior to taking the bench, he prosecuted child abuse and child neglect cases for the Fort Bend County District Attorney and subsequently, for the Fort Bend County Attorney. Before becoming a prosecutor, he served as a Family Law attorney in private practice.

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District Judge, 458th Judicial District

Ken Cannata - I

Attorney / District Judge, 458th Judicial District - appointed 2017 Judge Cannata served as Justice of the Peace for Fort Bend Precinct 3 for 11 years. He is a member of the Fort Bend County Bar Association, Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists and the State Bar of Texas and its Justice of the Peace Section. Additionally, he is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Civil Trial Law. Cannata received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Florida and a Juris Doctor, with honors, from South Texas College of Law. Cannata is an active volunteer in Fort Bend County. 30 District Attorney - Fort Bend County

Four year term. Represents the state in prosecuting felony criminal cases. Works with law enforcement officers in the investigation and preparation of criminal cases. Determine whether prosecution in any given case should be brought forward. Presents cases to the grand jury. Represents victims of violence in protective orders and represents the state in removing children from abusive households.

Cliff Vacek Attorney - retired / Former Judge Cliff Vacek is a Fort Bend County native. Following college, Vacek served his country in the Texas Army National Guard. He earned his JD and started his very successful private law practice. He later was appointed judge in the 400th District Court of Fort Bend County where he served over 10 years before retirement. He has made informed decisions about thousands of criminal pleas, search and arrest warrants, and grand jury subpoenas.

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Shawn McDonald

Attorney - Private Practice McDonald created and became the director of the Innocence Project at Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where he also served as a criminal law and trial simulation professor. McDonald has also been an adjunct professor of government at Houston Baptist University and has served on countless panels and symposiums as a criminal law expert. In 2015, he was appointed as a special prosecutor on the Sandra Bland case in which he led a team of 5 attorneys and law enforcement officers through an extensive grand jury investigation. 31 District Attorney - Fort Bend County County Judge - Fort Bend County

County’s Chief Executive Officer - Presides over Commissioners Court. Administrative duties primarily relate to carrying out the court orders passed by the Commissioners Court, signing all contracts, and overseeing all non-elected department heads. Fort Bend County liaison between State, Federal, City and other County Governments. Oversees civil defense and disaster relief for the county residents. Four-year term.

Robert E. “Bob” Hebert - I

Retired Business Owner / Fort Bend County County Judge- elected 2002

Judge Hebert was a successful entrepreneur and a management consultant to the Water Services Industry for over 40 years. He founded ECO Resources (1972) followed by Southern Municipal Services (1990). Judge Hebert currently serves as a member of the Policy Committee of the Texas Conference of Urban Counties and he is a member of the Texas Water Conservation Association and the National Water Resource Association. 32 Judge, County Ct. At Law No. 1 UNOPPOSED

Fort Bend County Courts at Law handle misdemeanor cases, Juvenile cases, Probate cases, Condemnation Cases, Civil Cases up to $200,000.00 and Guardianship cases. Four-year term.

Chris Morales - I

Attorney / Judge, Count Ct. At Law No. 1 - elected 2014

Judge Morales is unoppposed in both the Primary and General Elections 2018.

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Judge, County Ct. At Law No. 2 UNOPPOSED

Jeffrey A. McMeans - I

Attorney / Judge, County Ct. At Law No. 2 - elected 2010 No information located on this candidate.

Judge McMeans is unoppposed in both the Primary and General Elections 2018. 33 Judge, County Ct. At Law No. 1 Judge, County Court At Law No. 3

Fort Bend County Courts at Law handle misdemeanor cases, Juvenile cases, Probate cases, Condemnation Cases, Civil Cases up to $200,000.00 and Guardianship cases. Four-year term.

Jennifer C. Chiang

Attorney-Private Practice/ Associate Judge, Sugar Land Municipal Ct. - Appointed 2015 Jennifer is one of few lawyers practicing civil litigation, real estate, probate/guardianship, juvenile law, and criminal defense law, all major areas of practice for the County Courts at Law. As a small business owner and fiscal conservative, Jennifer believes in fully utilizing technology to cut costs and improve wait times for hearings in the court. Graduate of FBISD and U of H Law Center. Serves on state and multiple local non-profit boards.

Tricia Krenek

Attorney-private practice Tricia Krenek will bring her legal skills and keen business acumen to the bench. Tricia has handled hundreds of cases to conclusion through trial, mediation, and settlement. Her experience includes a wide variety of business & commercial litigation, civil rights cases, consumer matters, products liability, shareholder & business organization cases, personal injury, mass plaintiff matters, property tax litigation, wills & probate, and a host of other types of civil cases. [email protected]

Harold Kennedy

Associate Judge, Fort Bend County Courts at Law - appointed 1999 Over the past 18 years it has been my great privilege to serve as Associate Judge of the Fort Bend County Courts at Law. I fervently believe that an independent and honorable judiciary is indispensable to justice in our society. I believe a judge should participate in establishing, maintaining and enforcing high standards of conduct and ethics and should personally observe those standards so that the integ-rity and independence of the judiciary is preserved. I would be honored to receive your support of my candidacy for Judge. [email protected] 34 Judge, County Court At Law No. 4

Fort Bend County Courts at Law handle misdemeanor cases, Juvenile cases, Probate cases, Condemnation Cases, Civil Cases up to $200,000.00 and Guardianship cases. Four-year term.

Amy Mitchell

Attorney - Private Practice / Current Sugar Land City Council

During her 32 year tenure as an attorney, Amy has handled over 2000 litigation cases of varying complexity from inception to conclusion. Her caseload has included a large number of complex litigation matters, including class actions, multi party death cases and appeals. Her experience includes trying over 70 cases to conclusion, handling 500+ mediations, and about 20 arbitrations. Amy is certified as an arbitrator by both the American Arbitration Association and FINRA (Securities arbitrations). [email protected] Judge, County Court At Law No. 6

Dean Hrbacek

Attorney - Private Practice A longtime Republican activist, Hrbacek moved to Fort Bend County in 1987, where he raised a family and started a law practice. Dean graduated from the UH Law Center. He is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is also a CPA. His practice areas include civil law, probate law, guardianship law, tax law, real estate and employment law. As mayor of Sugar Land, he was instrumental in the creation of Sugar Land Town Square and in bringing the UH Sugar Land campus to Fort Bend County. [email protected]

Lewis White

Attorney - Private Practice Lewis White has 15 years’ experience serving in the DA’s office, and in private practice. He has managed and tried over 50 cases and negotiated more than 500 cases for both claimants and defendants. He has experience with 92% of the types of cases heard in the court. He specializes in dealing with juveniles. This court sees a lot of juvenile cases. It’s important to have a judge on this bench that is in touch with the youth of today. He is the only candidate with experience in both criminal and civil cases. [email protected] 35 Judge, County Court At Law No. 4 District Clerk

The District Clerk performs the Constitutional duties of registrar, recorder, and custodian of all district court records. This includes legal causes of action in any of the Fort Bend County District Courts including Attorney General Court, Sanctions and CPS Cluster Court. The District Clerk collects case filing fees, court costs and fines mandated by the state. The District Clerk is responsible for summoning jurors for all Fort Bend County District, County and Justice of the Peace courts, as well as Grand Jurors. Four year term.

Annie Rebecca Elliott - I

Fort Bend District Clerk - elected 2007

Under Elliott’s conservative leadership, the citizens of Fort Bend County have enjoyed the benefits of efficient case filing and jury management. She has introduced a fresh approach to technology, which has enabled her staff to be more productive and improved processes interfacing with county officials. Annie Rebecca has managed the District Clerk’s office with a customer centric focus, maintaining that service and respect are the foundation principles of her office.

County Clerk UNOPPOSED

The County Clerk:records life’s major events and transactions (records such as marriage licenses, birth and death records); maintains records for oil and gas leases, powers of attorneys and other business documents; serves as Clerk for the County Courts, County Courts at Law, and Commissioner’s Court; records – deeds, liens, etc.; records new land purchases and records for the establishment of new businesses (DBA’s); and more. Four year term.

Laura Richard - I

Fort Bend County Clerk - elected 2014 Laura Richard is unoppposed in both the Primary and General Elections 2018. 3636 County Treasurer County Commissioner, Precinct 4

The County Treasurer serves as the chief custodian of county finance. Basic duties include receiving, keeping and accounting, paying, applying, and disbursing all monies belonging to the county. Some of the additional duties include: reconciliation and safekeeping of county bank accounts; custodian of bail bond collateral and revenue bond funds, establishment of accounts, issuance of bond funds to various paying agents, and payroll officer for the County. Four year term.

Bill Rickert

Business Management - Public Funds I am a proven leader with decades of executive management experience in the areas of business management, financial controls, forecasting and process improvement. Until recently, I co-owned a firm specializing in outsourced financial controllership for Texas Special Districts (MUD’s, LID’s, ESD’s etc.). I am trained in Texas Public Fund Investment Act and have an MBA certificate from the A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University. [email protected]

Tina Gibson

Businesswoman Gibson is a manager with a proven track record of success. She wants to bring her work ethic, commitment to excellence and fiscal conservative core values to the Treasurer’s Office. She will work to make changes which benefit the taxpayers of the county by making the office more efficient and cost effective, with better use of personnel and technology. She has experience in the budgeting process and managing offices charged with organizing staff. She is the right person to lead the County Treasurer’s office as an effective manager. [email protected]

Wes Vela

City Finance Director Vela has a BBA in Accounting from UT and has been a CPA since 1984. For 26 years he has been performing the same functions as the County Treasurer, including oversight of payroll, account payables, investments, receipting of funds and banking. He prepares, develops and publishes budgets for city operations every year. His experience with city organizations has given him the knowledge and understanding of the rules and procedures embodied in local government. [email protected] 3737 County Commissioner, Precinct 4

Commissioners Court is compirsed of 4 Commissioners, elected by Precinct, and the County Judge. They are the governing and policy making body of the County. Commissioners approve all expenditures and budgets of the elected offices and non-elected departments; sets the tax rates and most County fees. Among other things, they build and maintain roads and bridges, establish voting precincts, appoint precinct judges, develop and maintain the drainage system, call for elections and build, manage and improve county facilities including jails.

James Patterson - I

Retired Educator / Commissioner, Precinct 4- elected 1999

After graduating from Sam Houston State, Patterson moved to Sugar Land and began his career as a teacher and coach at Fort Bend ISD. In 1984 he was named Dulles High School’s principal. In 1992 he became principal of Elkins High School and remained in that capacity until he retired in 1998. He was sworn in as Commissioner in 1999. He is committed to maintaining or improving the quality of life for all residents of Fort Bend County. James has been deeply involved with the Association for Retarded Citizens (The Arc) for many years.

281-207-1259 19901 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land, TX 77479

Reading Between The Vines 38 Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2 Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3

Justice of the Peace Court handles civil and small claims cases up to $10,000.00, misdemeanor class c offenses and traffic offenses, juvenile cases, issues gencyemer mental committments, inquests, acts as coroner, issues search and arrest warrants, performs marriages, and other administrative cases. Four-year term.

Atwood “Woody” McAndrew

Attorney

McAndrew’s abilities and qualifications will allow him to be a fair and suitable judge. During his 33 years as a licenced attorney, Woody has handled many Class C Misdemeanor cases as a Defense Attorney and as a Prosecutor. He earned his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 1984 and began his private law practice which he maintained for 20 years. He was a Municipal Court Prosecutor briefly prior to becoming the Assistant District Attorney Prosecutor for all Fort Bend County Justice of the Peace Courts. [email protected]

Mary S. Ward - I

Retired Law Enforcement / Justice of the Peace - elected 2010 Before her election in 2010, Ward previously served as Justice of the Peace of Precinct No. 1 from 1983 – 1987. In 2009 she retired from the Texas State Guard at the rank of colonel after 22 years. She also worked in the Texas Department of Corrections for 16 years followed by working as a substitute teacher in junior high and high schools in Fort Bend County. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 [email protected] 39 Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3

Jarret Nethery

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office - Sergeant Jarret’s experience and education make him an excellent fit for this position as JP. He has served in varying roles of law enforcement for over a decade while continuing to further his education and obtaining a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management. Jarret has worked hand-in-hand with prosecutors from the DA’s office to help bring justice to our most innocent and vulnerable victims. Jarret was chosen by CAFB as their 2016 Professional of the Year.

[email protected] Kelly Nicole Crow

Presiding Judge-Fulshear

It is important to have an attorney trained in civil procedure as judge. With 20 years of experience as an attorney and prosecuting in JP courts and many others, I have tried hundreds of cases before juries. It is imperative to be familiar with the Rules of both Texas Civil and Criminal Procedure. My experience as a Judge along with my experience working as a defense attorney and as an Assistant D.A. uniquely qualifies me to hit the ground running as Judge in this fast- growing precinct. Qualified, motivated and very conservative. [email protected] Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 UNOPPOSED

Justin Joyce - I Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 - elected 2014

Judge Joyce is unopposed in both Primary and General Elections 2018.

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Jacey Jetton - I

Email: [email protected]

Party Website: www.fbcgop.org

Facebook Fort Bend County Republican Party

The County Chairperson represents the party throughout the county. He/she is the party’s information source to the local media, and is responsible for writing press releases, editorial letters and other written material about the party’s activities. Local organizations may also recruit him as a speaker, and he/she takes the lead in speaking to individual voters about the work of the party in the county. He/she also has the duty to keep state and national party officials informed of the standing of the party in the county.

He/she appoints members to committees, as necessary, and serves as an ex officio member of all party committees; presides at quarterly meetings of the executive committee and preserves the minutes of the meetings, along with the official rosters of the committees. He/she also enlists and coaches precinct chairs for each voting precinct in the county.

In addition to duties as party representative and executive, the county chair serves as the manager of the party in the county. He/she keeps important lists updated, including voter registration rolls, precinct maps and volunteer or contributor records. Another important duty is serving as a supportive source of information for local election candidates.

The most visible duty of the county political chair may be administering the party’s primary elections in the county. As part of that task, he/she provides the names of the election judges and early voting board to the appropriate county official, recruits poll watchers and other election volunteers, and assists in maintaining the integrity of the ballot boxes. He/she also works with party volunteers to urge party members to vote, and it is his responsibility to organize precinct, county and senatorial district conventions within the county. 41 County Chair - Republican Party On the Texas Republican Primary Ballot

There are 11 propositions on the ballot. You may vote YES or NO on each proposition. Skipping propositions will NOT invalidate your ballot.

PROPOSITION #1 PROPOSITION #7 Texas should replace the property tax system with an I believe abortion should be abolished in Texas. appropriate consumption tax equivalent. PROPOSITION #8 PROPOSITION #2 Vote fraud should be a felony in Texas to help ensure No governmental entity should ever construct or fund fair elections. construction of toll roads without voter approval. PROPOSITION #9 PROPOSITION #3 Texas demands that Congress completely repeal Republicans in the Texas House should select their Obamacare. Speaker nominee by secret ballot in a binding caucus without Democrat influence. PROPOSITION #10 To slow the growth of property taxes, yearly revenue PROPOSITION #4 increases should be capped at 4%, with increases in Texas should require employers to screen new hires excess of 4% requiring voter approval. through the free E-Verify system to protect jobs for legal workers. PROPOSITION #11 Tax dollars should not be used to fund the building of PROPOSITION #6 stadiums for professional or semi-professional sports Texas should protect the privacy and safety of women teams. and children in spaces such as bathrooms, locker rooms, and showers in all Texas schools and government buildings. 42 Fort BendEarly County Early Voting Voting Schedule March 6, 2018 Joint Primary Election CONDADOVoters DE may FORT vote at BEND any early HORARIO voting location DE VOTACION in Fort Bend County.ANTICIPADA 06 DE MARZO DE 2018-CONJUNTO DE ELECCIONES PRIMARIAS

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Beasley City Hall 319 S. 3rd Street, Beasley 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. CLOSED 7:00 a.m. Hightower High School To To (Cerrado) To 3333 Hurricane Lane, Missouri City 5:00 p.m 5:00 p.m 7:00 p.m Lost Creek Park 3703 Lost Creek Blvd, Sugar Land

Clayton Oaks Assisted Living 21175 SW Freeway, Richmond Fort Bend County Rosenberg Annex 4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg Four Corners Community Center 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 15700 Old Richmond Rd, Sugar Land To To To To Irene Stern Community Center 5:00 p.m 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m 6920 Fulshear-Katy Road, Fulshear 5:00 p.m Meadows Place City Hall One Troyan Dr, Meadows Place Missouri City Community Center 1522 Texas Pkwy, Missouri City

Chasewood Clubhouse 7622 Chasewood Drive, Missouri City Fort Bend County Road & Bridge 3743 School Street, Needville James Bowie Middle School 10:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. CLOSED 700 Plantation Dr, Richmond To To To (Cerrado) Quail Valley Fund Office 7:00 p.m 5:00 p.m 7:00 p.m 3603 Glenn Lakes, Missouri City Sugar Land Branch Library 550 Eldridge, Sugar Land Tompkins High School 4400 Falcon Landing Blvd, Katy

Cinco Ranch Library 2620 Commercial Center Drive, Katy Randall’s 5800 New Territory Blvd., Sugar Land 10:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. First Colony Conference Center To To To To 3232 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land 7:00 p.m 5:00 p.m 5:00 p.m 7:00 p.m Sienna Annex Community Room 5855 Sienna Springs Way, Missouri City

Approved by the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court on December 19, 2017

43 Election Day Polling Locations

Fort Bend County Election Day Vote Centers March 6, 2018 Condado de Fort Bend centros de votacion del dia de las elecciones 6 de Marzo de 2018

COUNTYWIDE POLLING PLACE ADDRESS CITY ZIP Austin Parkway Elementary School 4400 Austin Pkwy SUGAR LAND 77479 Beasley City Hall 319 S. 3rd St BEASLEY 77417 Beck Jr. High School 5200 S Fry Rd KATY 77450 Beckendorf Jr High School 8200 South Fry Rd. KATY 77494 Bowie Middle School 700 Plantation Dr RICHMOND 77406 Brazos Bend Home & Ranch 22930 FM 1462 NEEDVILLE 77461 Briarchase Missionary Bapt Church 16000 Blue Ridge Rd MISSOURI CITY 77489 Briscoe Junior High School 4300 FM 723 RICHMOND 77406 Calvary Baptist Church 4111 Airport Ave ROSENBERG 77471 Chasewood Clubhouse 7622 Chasewood Dr MISSOURI CITY 77489 Cinco Ranch Branch Library 2620 Commercial Center Dr KATY 77494 Cindy's Palace 1102 FM 2977 RICHMOND 77469 Clayton Oaks Assisted Living 21175 Southwest Freeway RICHMOND 77469 Clements High School 4200 Elkins Dr SUGAR LAND 77479 Commonwealth Clubhouse 4330 Knightsbridge Blvd SUGAR LAND 77479 Eagle Heights Church 16718 W. Bellfort Blvd RICHMOND 77407 Elkins High School 7007 Knights Court MISSOURI CITY 77459 Fairgrounds Building "D" 4310 Highway 36 S ROSENBERG 77471 Fifth Street Community Center 3110 Fifth Street STAFFORD 77477 First Colony Conference Center 3232 Austin Parkway SUGAR LAND 77479 Four Corners Community Center 15700 Old Richmond Rd SUGAR LAND 77478 Gallery Furniture 7227 W. Grand Pkwy S RICHMOND 77407 Garcia Middle School 18550 Old Richmond Rd SUGAR LAND 77478 George Bush High School 6707 FM 1464 RICHMOND 77407 George Memorial Library 1001 Golfview Dr RICHMOND 77469 Great Oaks Baptist Church 7101 FM 2759 Rd RICHMOND 77469 Greatwood Community/Rec Center 7225 Greatwood Pkwy SUGAR LAND 77479 Hightower High School 3333 Hurricane Lane MISSOURI CITY 77459 Hunters Glen Elementary School 695 Independence Blvd MISSOURI CITY 77489 Imperial Park Recreation Center 234 Matlage Way SUGAR LAND 77478 Irene Stern Community Center 6920 Katy-Fulshear Road FULSHEAR 77441 Joy Lutheran Church 717 FM 359 RICHMOND 77406 Katy ISD Administration Building 6301 S Stadium Ln KATY 77494 Kempner High School 14777 Voss Rd SUGAR LAND 77498 Kendleton Church of God 619 FM 2919 KENDLETON 77451 Knights of Columbus (Needville) 13631 Highway 36 NEEDVILLE 77461 Lake Olympia Marina Clubhouse 180 Island Blvd MISSOURI CITY 77459 Lantern Lane Elementary School 3323 Mission Valley Dr MISSOURI CITY 77459 Lexington Creek Elementary School 2335 Dulles Ave MISSOURI CITY 77459 Living Word Lutheran Church 3700 S. Mason Rd KATY 77450 Lost Creek Conference Center 3703 Lost Creek Blvd SUGAR LAND 77478 Meadows Place City Hall One Troyan Dr MEADOWS PLACE 77477 Mission Bend Elementary School 16200 Beechnut St HOUSTON 77083 Missouri City Baptist Church 16816 Quail Park Dr MISSOURI CITY 77489 Missouri City Community Center 1522 Texas Parkway MISSOURI CITY 77489 Missouri City Parks & Recreation 2701 Cypress Point Dr MISSOURI CITY 77459 M.R. Massey Admin. Building 1570 Rabb Road FRESNO 77545 Museum of Natural Science 13016 University Blvd SUGAR LAND 77479 Mustang Community Center 4521 FM 521 FRESNO 77545 Oak Lake Baptist Church 15555 W. Airport Blvd SUGAR LAND 77498 Orchard City Hall 9714 Kibler ORCHARD 77464 -continues- Our Lady of Guadalupe Family Life Center 1600 Avenue D ROSENBERG 77471 Pinnacle Senior Center 5525#C Hobby Road HOUSTON 77053 Quail Valley Elementary School 3500 Quail Village Dr MISSOURI CITY 77459

Revised 1/25/2018 Fort Bend County Election Day Vote Centers March 6, 2018 Condado de Fort Bend centros de votacion del dia de las elecciones 6 de Marzo de 2018

COUNTYWIDE POLLING PLACE ADDRESS CITY ZIP Austin Parkway Elementary School 4400 Austin Pkwy SUGAR LAND 77479 Beasley City Hall 319 S. 3rd St BEASLEY 77417 Beck Jr. High School 5200 S Fry Rd KATY 77450 Beckendorf Jr High School 8200 South Fry Rd. KATY 77494 Bowie Middle School 700 Plantation Dr RICHMOND 77406 Brazos Bend Home & Ranch 22930 FM 1462 NEEDVILLE 77461 Briarchase Missionary Bapt Church 16000 Blue Ridge Rd MISSOURI CITY 77489 Briscoe Junior High School 4300 FM 723 RICHMOND 77406 Calvary Baptist Church 4111 Airport Ave ROSENBERG 77471 Chasewood Clubhouse 7622 Chasewood Dr MISSOURI CITY 77489 Cinco Ranch Branch Library 2620 Commercial Center Dr KATY 77494 Cindy's Palace 1102 FM 2977 RICHMOND 77469 Clayton Oaks Assisted Living 21175 Southwest Freeway RICHMOND 77469 Clements High School 4200 Elkins Dr SUGAR LAND 77479 Commonwealth Clubhouse 4330 Knightsbridge Blvd SUGAR LAND 77479 Eagle Heights Church 16718 W. Bellfort Blvd RICHMOND 77407 Elkins High School 7007 Knights Court MISSOURI CITY 77459 Fairgrounds Building "D" 4310 Highway 36 S ROSENBERG 77471 Fifth Street Community Center 3110 Fifth Street STAFFORD 77477 First Colony Conference Center 3232 Austin Parkway SUGAR LAND 77479 Four Corners Community Center 15700 Old Richmond Rd SUGAR LAND 77478 Gallery Furniture 7227 W. Grand Pkwy S RICHMOND 77407 Garcia Middle School 18550 Old Richmond Rd SUGAR LAND 77478 George Bush High School 6707 FM 1464 RICHMOND 77407 George Memorial Library 1001 Golfview Dr RICHMOND 77469 Great Oaks Baptist Church 7101 FM 2759 Rd RICHMOND 77469 Greatwood Community/Rec Center 7225 Greatwood Pkwy SUGAR LAND 77479 Hightower High School 3333 Hurricane Lane MISSOURI CITY 77459 Hunters Glen Elementary School 695 Independence Blvd MISSOURI CITY 77489 Imperial Park Recreation Center 234 Matlage Way SUGAR LAND 77478 Irene Stern Community Center 6920 Katy-Fulshear Road FULSHEAR 77441 Joy Lutheran Church 717 FM 359 RICHMOND 77406 Katy ISD Administration Building 6301 S Stadium Ln KATY 77494 Kempner High School 14777 Voss Rd SUGAR LAND 77498 Kendleton Church of God 619 FM 2919 KENDLETON 77451 Knights of Columbus (Needville) 13631 Highway44 36 NEEDVILLE 77461 Lake Olympia Marina Clubhouse 180 Island Blvd MISSOURI CITY 77459 Lantern Lane Elementary School 3323 Mission Valley Dr MISSOURI CITY 77459 Lexington Creek Elementary School 2335 Dulles Ave MISSOURI CITY 77459 Living Word Lutheran ChurchElection Day3700 S.Polling Mason Rd LocationsKATY 77450 Lost Creek Conference Center 3703 Lost Creek Blvd SUGAR LAND 77478 Meadows Place City Hall One Troyan Dr MEADOWS PLACE 77477 Mission Bend Elementary School 16200 Beechnut St HOUSTON 77083 Missouri City Baptist Church 16816 Quail Park Dr MISSOURI CITY 77489 Missouri City Community Center 1522 Texas Parkway MISSOURI CITY 77489 Missouri City Parks & Recreation 2701 Cypress Point Dr MISSOURI CITY 77459 M.R. Massey Admin. Building 1570 Rabb Road FRESNO 77545 Museum of Natural Science 13016 University Blvd SUGAR LAND 77479 Mustang Community Center 4521 FM 521 FRESNO 77545 Oak Lake Baptist Church 15555 W. Airport Blvd SUGAR LAND 77498 Orchard City Hall 9714 Kibler ORCHARD 77464 Our Lady of Guadalupe Family Life Center 1600 Avenue D ROSENBERG 77471 Pinnacle Senior Center 5525#C Hobby Road HOUSTON 77053 Quail Valley Elementary School 3500 Quail Village Dr MISSOURI CITY 77459

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Acknowledgements

I hope you have found this Guide to be useful. Every attempt was made to ensure that the information included in this publication is meaningful and accurate.

In addition to the candidates and their staffs, I wish to acknowledge and thank the following people for their encouragement and assistance in compiling and editing the information in this Guide:

Karl Hauenstein Yaffa Steubinger Jay Silver Laura Richard Jane Clarke John Oldham and staff, Fort Bend County Elections Office

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Last Name First Name Office Sought Page

Abbot Greg Governor 9 Armatys Walter District Judge, 328th Judicial District 29 Blacklock Jimmy Justice, Supreme Court, Place 2 15 Bland Jane Justice, 1st Court of Appeals, Place 2 22 Blocker Trey Commissioner of Agriculture 13 Boatman Katy Justice, 1st Court of Appeals, District 7 23 Boyce Bill Justice, 14th Court of Appeals, District 6 26 Brandon Jay Judge of Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 8 18 Bridges David Presiding Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals 16 Bridges Chad District Judge, 240th Judicial District 27 Brown Jeff Justice, Supreme Court, Place 6 15 Brown Harvey Justice, 1st Court of Appeals, District 6 22 Brown Marc Justice, 14th Court of Appeals, District 4 25 Busby Brett Justice, 14th Court of Appeals, District 3 25 Bush George P. Commissioner of the General Land Office 12 Cannata Ken District Judge, 458th Judicial District 29 Caughey Jennifer Justice, 1st Court of Appeals, Place 9 24 Chiang Jennifer C. Judge, County Court At Law No. 3 33 Craddick Christi Railroad Commissioner 14 Crow Kelly Nicole Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 39 Cruz Ted United States Senator 7 deStefano Stefano United States Senator 7 Devine John Justice, Supreme Court, Place 4 15 Donovan John Justice, 14th Court of Appeals, District 8 26 Edwards Davey Commissioner of the General Land Office 12 Elliott Annie Rebecca District Clerk 35 Gibson Tina County Treasurer 36 Green James United States Representative, District 22 8 Hartman Mike District Judge, 268th Judicial District 28 Hawkins John "Hawk" District Judge, 268th Judicial District 28 Hebert 46Robert E. "Bob" County Judge 31 Hegar Glenn Comptroller 11 Hervey Barbara Parker Judge of Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 7 17 Hogan Jim Commissioner of Agriculture 13 Hrbacek Dean Judge, County Court At Law No. 6 34 Huffman Joan State Senator, District 17 20 Jacobson, Jr. Bruce United States Senator 7 Jamison Martha Hill Justice, 14th Court of Appeals, District 5 25 Jetton Jacey County Chairman (Republican Party) 40 Joyce Justin Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 39 REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES - ALPHABETICALLY

Last Name First Name Office Sought Page

Keller Sharon Presiding Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals 16 Kennedy Harold Judge, County Court At Law No. 3 33 Kilgore SECDED Governor 9 Krenek Tricia Judge, County Court At Law No. 3 33 Krueger Barbara Governor 9 Martinez Weston Railroad Commissioner 14 Massengale Michael Justice, 1st Court of Appeals, District 8 24 McAndrew Atwood "Woody" Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2 38 McDonald Shawn District Attorney 30 McMeans Jeffrey A. Judge, County Court At Law No. 2 32 Milder Scott Lieutenant Governor 10 Miller Mary United States Senator 7 Miller Sid Commissioner of Agriculture 13 Miller D. F. "Rick" State Representative, District 26 21 Mitchell Amy Judge, County Court At Law No. 4 34 Morales Chris Judge, County Court At Law No. 1 32 Nethery Jarret Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 39 Nguyen Danny United States Representative, District 22 8 Olson Pete United States Representative, District 22 8 Patrick Dan Lieutenant Governor 10 Patterson Jerry Commissioner of the General Land Office 12 Patterson James County Commissioner, Precinct 4 37 Paxton Ken Attorney General 11 Range Rick Commissioner of the General Land Office 12 Richard Laura County Clerk 35 Rickert Bill County Treasurer 36 Robinson Matt Member, State Board of Education, District 7 19 Sam Geraldine United States Senator 7 Slaughter Michelle Judge of Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 8 18 Stephenson 47Phil State Representative, District 85 21 Tassin Kristin State Senator, District 17 20 Vacek Cliff District Attorney 30 Vela Wes County Treasurer 36 Waldrip Dib Judge of Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 8 18 Ward Mary Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2 38 White Lewis Judge, County Court At Law No. 6 34 Yates Terry Justice, 1st Court of Appeals, District 7 23 Zerwas John State Representative, District 26 21 Zmrhal Eric United States Representative, District 22 8