Supreme Court Justice FOR THE PEOPLE, Steve Smith, in David vs. Goliath Race.

Steve Smith, a former Texas Supreme Court Justice, and attorney for People for Efficient Transportation Inc, in the PET Inc lawsuit vs. Gov. Perry, TxDOT and MPO's, is running for Place 2 on the Court against Governor Perry's appointee Don Willett.

Steve Smith is president and general council for Texas Legal Foundation, and has produced months of hard work PRO-BONO to take a stand for accountability, fiscal responsibility and good government for ALL Texans

In the PET vs. Gov, Perry suit, People for Efficient Transportation, the plaintiff, makes the following legal allegations: (1) Neither the governor nor the Texas Department of Transportation has authority under Texas law to create special districts like CAMPO and SAMPO; (2) Legislators serving on the CAMPO and SAMPO boards violate the separation of powers provision of the Texas Constitution; and (3) neither CAMPO nor SAMPO have authority under Texas law to appropriate the tens of millions of dollars they spend each year.

Inexperienced Perry Appointee Receiving High-Dollar Contributions

From a financial standpoint, the Republican primary race for Place 2 on the Texas Supreme Court is shaping up as a classic bout between David and Goliath. Campaign finance reports show that incumbent Justice Don Willett collected $434,726 in contributions during the last half of 2005, while former Supreme Court Justice Steve Smith represents ordinary Texans who don't ordinarily (can't afford to) contribute to political campaigns. Rather than accept campaign contributions from special interest groups, Smith made a strategic decision to self-finance a modest but aggressive campaign.

Before his appointment, Willett had no judicial experience, had never argued an appeal, and had never tried a case in the trial court. Since joining the Court, he has authored no opinions. Because the Court is substantially behind on its workload, now is an especially bad time to appoint someone like Willett who lacks the experience necessary to be a productive justice.

Smith is running on his record of achievement at the Texas Supreme Court. While on the Court, Smith authored sixteen published opinions, including the Court's landmark decision in Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services v. Mega Child Care.

Vote Steve Smith in the Republican Primary!
http://www.smithforsupremecourt.com

Email Sal@TexasTollParty.com to get our complete Statewide list of People for Efficient Transportation PAC endorsed candidates that will be released soon. Vote for accountability, fiscal responsibility and good government. Stop the bureaucratic privatization and toll taxing of our public highways and the land grabbing TTC. Vote PET PAC endorsed candidates.