San Antonio Express News Endorses Justice Linda Yanez for Texas Supreme Court

In Place 8, we highly recommend Democratic challengerLinda Yañez.

Yañez, who is seeking the post now held by Justice Phil Johnson, is unusually well prepared to serve on the state's highest civil court.

Yañez was appointed to the 13th Court of Appeals in 1993 and has since been elected three times. She is making her second bid for the Texas Supreme Court.

During her 15 years on the appellate bench, the Edinburg resident has written 850 opinions. She is a serious, studious judge and a former Harvard Law School instructor. Along with her stellar credentials, Yañez is committed to fair application of the law for all sides. She would be a valuable asset to the high court.