For use by Stonewall Democrats of Dallas 2014 Judicial Candidate Questionnaire: (Note: Judicial candidates are asked to ONLY

answer the Judicial Candidate questionnaire, and NO the Count! or "tate Le#el questionnaire$% 1. Why are you seeking the endorsement from Stonewall Democrats of Dallas?

The endorsement of the Stonewall Democrats of Dallas would be an honor. I have enjoyed this endorsement in my previous elections both as a candidate and as the incumbent judge. I support the joint efforts of this organization to educate their membership and ensure that every person has equal rights, especially through the application of the law.
2. What are your plans to participate in a coordinated campaign in the general election?

I have participated and contributed to the coordinated campaign in the past elections and will do so again in !"#.
3. Will you use the Stonewall Democrats of Dallas endorsement in or on: a) your we site !es. ) your campaign literature and mailers !es. c) your social media assets "#witter$ %ace ook$ etc.) !es. d) your campaign ad&ertisements !es. '. When elected$ how will you recruit$ retain$ and create a friendly en&ironment for ()*# and ()*#+friendly staff? ,s the -udge of this court for the past se&en years$ my staff and . ha&e maintained a work en&ironment that is helpful and friendly to all litigants$ no matter their se/ual

orientation$ race or gender. . see part of my responsi ility to litigants and witnesses in our court to e/plain this when they are in&ol&ed in a case in the 200 th 1ourt to alle&iate any fear or an/iety that may e/ist for them as they enter into the court system.

0. Would you e willing to appoint a liaison to meet with the ()*# community on a ongoing asis? .f not$ why? . would e interested to e/plore the idea$ howe&er$ . work diligently to apply the same rules and re2uirements for e&ery litigant in&ol&ed in a case in the 200 th 1ourt. 3ach and e&ery person must a ide y the same processes set out for the issues presented. ,s a -udge$ it is my responsi ility to apply the law e2ually to all people$ without regard to se/ual orientation$ race or gender. 4y door is always open to discuss how to impro&e our court to anyone who has suggestions$ with the understanding that . cannot discuss the specifics of any case. 5. 6nderstanding that administrati&e matters can take up a significant percentage of your work day$ what are some ideas for policies or procedures that you think you can impro&e court operations for the court which you are seeking office? What are the most important policies or procedures you7&e identified as needing impro&ement? .t is true that the administrati&e matters take up significant time as a district -udge. #here are many facets to this position and . ha&e ser&ed as the presiding family court -udge for the past two years to help ensure the family courts8 efficiency. We must coordinate our efforts with the District 1lerk8s 9ffice$ Sheriff8s Department and 1ommissioner8s 1ourt$ for e/ample$ to ensure we ha&e the staff and supporting ser&ices we need and that the systems work together. We ha&e to maintain highly 2ualified personnel in each department ecause each entity directly impacts the courts. We need to continue to impro&e the paperless file system with the District 1lerk. #he system is more efficient when in working order ut can shut down the courts when there are pro lems.

.$ (ori 1hrisman :ockett$ am seeking an endorsement from the Stonewall Democrats of Dallas. Signed+ electronically$ (ori 1hrisman :ockett 2<13 "original signature to follow y mail) Date ; Decem er 23$