It’s election season, and Texas Lawyer is publishing Q&As with candidates in contested races for district and appellate court benches in the Lone Star State. Early voting runs from Feb. 18 to Feb. 28, and election day is March 3.

Here are candidates running in contested primary races for the Third Court of Appeals in Austin.


Judge Darlene Byrne(left) and Keith S. Hampton(right). Judge Darlene Byrne(left) and Keith S. Hampton(right). Courtesy photos

Chief Justice