Justice Phil Johnson is a true conservative, who believes judges must be impartial referees and strictly interpret the law, not seek to write it from the bench.– Governor Rick Perry
As a former Justice on the Texas Supreme Court, the state of our judiciary is important to me. That is why we need Justice Phil Johnson re-elected to the high court. Phil Johnson believes, as I do, that our courts need judges who are qualified, experienced and committed to the rule of law, not judges who legislate from the bench.– John Cornyn
United States Senator
A Judge, Not a Politician
Dear Friends,
As a justice on the Texas Supreme Court, I consider it my duty to the people of Texas, and to those who have gone before us, to interpret laws, not make them.
My commitment to the law comes from over 20 years of private practice, 6 years as a Justice and Chief Justice of the 7th District Court of Appeals in Amarillo, and my service on the Texas Supreme Court since 2005. While serving on the Court of Appeals, I considered and helped dispose of over 2,400 appeals and authored over 600 opinions.
I will strictly interpret and apply the law as written, regardless of personal views or the parties involved.
If you agree that judges should not legislate from the bench, I hope that I can count on your help in the campaign and your vote in 2008.
Justice Phil Johson
Supreme Court of Texas
Texas Supreme Court Justice and Texas Tech graduate Phil Johnson asks a question during the case of Gilbert Kerlin, et al. v. Conception Sauceda on Tuesday in the new courtroom at the Texas Tech Law School.
Source: Avalanche-Journal - Wednesday, April 23, 2008