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Respecting Jurors’ Time

A few months ago my husband was called to jury duty. When he arrived at the jury assembly plaza he was placed in a group of 80 other prospective jurors, sent to the criminal courthouse, and handed a lengthy jury questionnaire for a capital murder case. He was then...

Endorsements and Campaign Update

I’m thrilled to announce that Representative Jessica Farrar; Representative Ana Hernandez; Representative Armando Walle; HCC Trustee Zeph Capo; and HISD School Board Trustee Juliet Stipeche have endorsed me for Judge of the 11th District Court! Municipal Elections are...

Hawkins: Extended jury duty hours equal diverse juries

Participation in the jury system is key to our justice system. Lately, news reports have shown that many citizens fear they are underrepresented in the justice system, and this underrepresentation causes distrust. This distrust prompted the Texas Legislature to look...

A Non-Stop Summer!

My campaign has gotten off to a great start, and it's been a non-stop calendar of events! In April I attended the Annie's list lunch to support all the women who were elected to office in our great state of Texas. These empowered women are busy making their mark and...