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Alison Fox earned a bachelor's degree in political science and business from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from St. Mary's University. She lives with her husband, Grady, and has five children.

Alison currently works as a research attorney for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. She previously worked as the director of the conviction integrity unit at the Bexar County District Attorney's Office, a central staff attorney for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, a solo practitioner at her law firm, and as an assistant attorney in the Bexar County District Attorney's Office.

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Alison's campaign for Court of Criminal Appeals judge is her first run for public office.

As an assistant district attorney for Bexar County for three years, assisted in prosecuting those accused of misdemeanors and served as legal advisor on cases related to serious crimes such as murder, assault, and aggravated robbery.  

As an attorney in private practice for four years, represented Texas in felony appeals cases and served as a legal advisor on matters related to parental termination appeals, estate planning, and loans.

As a research attorney for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for five years, did legal research, wrote opinions, and assisted judges in making decisions.

- As an assistant district attorney for Bexar County for three years, assisted in prosecuting those accused of misdemeanors and served as legal advisor on cases related to serious crimes such as murder, assault, and aggravated robbery.  
- As an attorney in private practice for four years, represented Texas in felony appeals cases and served as a legal advisor on matters related to parental termination appeals, estate planning, and loans.
- As a research attorney for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for five years, did legal research, wrote opinions, and assisted judges in making decisions.

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For Candidate Alison Fox on Issue judicial-philosophy: Believes in a conservative judicial philosophy rooted in the Constitution, respect for the rule of law, and judicial restraint, emphasizing that judges should apply the law as written and intended by the people and their elected representatives.

Believes in a judicial philosophy rooted in the Constitution, respect for the rule of law, and judicial restraint, emphasizing that judges should apply the law as written and intended by the people and their elected representatives.

For Candidate Alison Fox on Issue judicial-philosophy: Believes in upholding the rights of both victims and defendants, interpreting statutes according to their plain meaning, and respecting jury and trial court decisions, while rejecting judicial activism and not expanding rights beyond those established in the Constitution or statute.

Believes in upholding the rights of both victims and defendants, interpreting statutes according to their plain meaning, and respecting jury and trial court decisions, while rejecting judicial activism and not expanding rights beyond those established in the Constitution or statute.

- Believes in a judicial philosophy rooted in the Constitution, respect for the rule of law, and judicial restraint, emphasizing that judges should apply the law as written and intended by the people and their elected representatives.
- Believes in upholding the rights of both victims and defendants, interpreting statutes according to their plain meaning, and respecting jury and trial court decisions, while rejecting judicial activism and not expanding rights beyond those established in the Constitution or statute.

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Alison is a Sunday school teacher, Confirmation sponsor, member of Catholic Daughters of America, and assistant mentor for Junior Catholic Daughters of America and Project Rachel.

- Alison is a Sunday school teacher, Confirmation sponsor, member of Catholic Daughters of America, and assistant mentor for Junior Catholic Daughters of America and Project Rachel.

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Thomas Smith is from southern Ohio. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Akron, a law degree from The Ohio State University, and a master's degree in public affairs from the University of Texas. He and his wife, Audrey, have two children and live in the Dallas area.

Thomas Smith is from southern Ohio. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Akron, a law degree from The Ohio State University, and a master's degree in public affairs from the University of Texas. He and his wife, Audrey, have two children and live in the Dallas area and attend Highland Park United Methodist Church.

Thomas is an attorney. He has served in the Texas Attorney General's office since 2015, including as a special assistant attorney general for criminal justice. Before joining the Attorney General's office, he worked at the law firm Jones Day. He also served as a lawyer on President Donald Trump's Election Integrity Team in Arizona.

Thomas works as a special assistant attorney general for criminal justice in the Texas attorney general's office. He previously worked as an attorney for the law firm of Jones Day and as a law clerk for Thomas J. Moyer, chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court.

Thomas is currently a Special Assistant Attorney General for Criminal Justice in the Texas Attorney General's Office. He has served in this role since 2015. He previously served as counsel to then-Senator Ken Paxton from 2013 to 2015.

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Thomas' campaign for judge of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals is his first run for public office.

As a special assistant attorney general for criminal justice, Smith prosecuted violent crimes, supervised criminal justice attorneys, and provided legal counsel and representation to the Texas Attorney General and the Office of the Attorney General in all criminal justice matters.

As a special assistant attorney general for criminal justice, prosecuted violent crimes, supervised criminal justice attorneys, and provided legal counsel and representation to the Texas attorney general's office.

- As a special assistant attorney general for criminal justice, prosecuted violent crimes, supervised criminal justice attorneys, and provided legal counsel and representation to the Texas attorney general's office.

As of April 1, 2026, Thomas Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to have a "a conservative, limited judicial philosophy [in] cases before the court"

- Opposes "destructive judicial activism."
- Plans to have a "a conservative, limited judicial philosophy [in] cases before the court"

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- Voters of the entire state elect judges to the Texas Criminal Court of Appeals. He or she serves in that capacity for a full six-year term. There are no term limits, but judges must retire at 75 years or older.
- The court has the power to overturn a criminal conviction and is the final authority on criminal matters in the state of Texas.
- The Criminal Court of Appeals can choose whether or not to review most criminal cases. However, the court is required to review cases involving the death penalty or bail denials.
- Court of Criminal Appeals judges earn a salary of $210,000 to $264,600, depending on how long they have served.

One of nine judges who serves on the highest appeals court for criminal matters in Texas. 

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