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
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Chief Justice

In the Democratic Primary, 126th Judicial District Court Judge Darlene Byrne and Austin criminal defense attorney Keith S. Hampton are competing in the race for chief justice. Whoever wins will compete in the November general election against Republican candidate and incumbent Chief Justice Jeff Rose.

Click the names below to read their Q&A's. 

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Darlene Byrne

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Keith S. Hampton