State Appellate Court Chief Justice in Texas

Candidate must be a citizen of U.S. and resident of Texas; age 35 to 74. Must either have been a practicing lawyer licensed in the state of Texas for at least 10 years, or a practicing lawyer in the State of Texas and judge of a state court or county court established by the Legislature by statute for a combined total of at least 10 years. During which time the judge's license to practice law has not been revoked, suspended, or subject to a probated suspension.

Major party-affiliated candidates should file an application for a place on the ballot to their respective state party chair. This should be accompanied by a filing fee of $2,500 and a nominating petition signed by 250 electors of the district. The filing fee may be waived if the petition has been signed by at least 750 valid electors. Minor party candidates should consult with their respective party chair to determine requirements. Independent candidates should file a Declaration of Intent to Run as an Independent Candidate during the primary filing period. In addition, independent candidates will need to collect a number of signatures equal to 5% of the number of votes cast within the district in the most recent gubernatorial election (or 500 signatures whichever is lower) in support of their application for a place on the general election ballot and submit these to the Secretary of State. All forms can be found on the Texas Secretary of State website.

Submit paperwork to the office of the state party chair; Independent candidates must submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.