The following are the complete and unedited responses submitted by the candidate listed below to the Amarillo Pioneer’s Candidate Questionnaire.
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Name: J. David Roberson
Office Sought: Justice, Supreme Court, Place 6
Party Affiliation: Libertarian
Age: 40
Educational Background:
B.A. Political Science (Honors) - Baylor University '06; Jurisdoctorate - South Texas College of Law '10
Occupation: Tax Advisory Services for small & midsized businesses
If you are a business owner, please list the business or businesses that you own.
n/a
Please list any civic boards or commissions (non-profit, government, union, religious, political, etc.) on which you have served as a board member or equivalent.
n/a
Have you previously held or do you currently hold any elected office? If so, what office(s)?
I have not yet held elected office
If your campaign has any online campaign resources where voters can learn more about you, such as social media accounts or a website, please list them below.
roberson4texas.com
Why did you decide to run for this office in 2024?
As a practicing attorney of 10+ years, I am qualified for the Supreme Court race, and I beleive it is important to offer voters a liberty-minded candidate. Additionally, to maintain ballot access for third parties, we need to earn a certain percentage of state wide votes.
If elected, what will be your top three priorities in office?
Interpret regulations in favor of the individual, promote free speech freedoms, and defend against leftist encroachment against our society
What is an issue you believe has gone overlooked in your race and how will you address it if elected?
The ability of the Texas Supreme Court to utilize means such as remanding cases to lower courts for further review, and the ability of Supreme Court opinions to give guidance to the legislature about what could be changed about the current laws. My written opinions would respect legal precedence but also inform the legislature and the general public how to change the laws as active citizens of their society.
Do you have any notable endorsements you would like to highlight for voters?
I have been endorsed by the Texas Mises Caucus and the Texas Classical Liberal Caucus
Why are you the best candidate for voters to support for this position?
I am a political outsider who has spent the last decade plus working with citizens and their professional and personal interests in both a compassionate and advisory function. I would keep that same spirit in the role I am seeking. Additionally, I subscribe firmly to the foundational documents of our country, especially the Bill of Rights for all citizens. Individual liberty is the best aspect of the American lifestyle, but it requires a proportional amount of individual responsibility.