Kevin Patrick Yeary
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Uncontested
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kevin Patrick Yeary
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
Court of Criminal Appeals 4
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
St. Augustine High School, Laredo, Diploma, 1984
St. Mary's University, San Antonio, BA, 1988
St. Mary's University, San Antonio, JD, 1991
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
St. Mary Catholic Church, Wimberley, Texas, Member
St. Padre Pio Catholic Church, Former Lector, Eucharistic Minister, ACTS Team
St. Padre Pio Catholic Church, Former Director of High School Confirmation
Knights of Columbus, Member
Catholic Lawyer's Guild, Former Member
San Antonio Bar Appellate Section, Former Secretary
Encino Park Swim Team, Former Board Member, Referee
Encino Park Elementary School, Former Watch DOGS Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 5, 2015-
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
N/A
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (2)
*Texas Eagle Forum
*Life PAC
LIBERAL (1)
*Houston Police Officers Union PAC
OTHER (3)
*Greg Abbott
Texas Alliance for Life TAL PAC
*Houston Region Business Coalition HRBC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)
Republican Womens Organizations (2023)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)
State Republican Party Organizations (2020)
Ken Strange (2018)
New Braunfels Conservatives (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (18)
Rupal Chaudhari (2025)
Alamo City Republican Women PAC (2020)
Alma Perez Jackson (2020)
George Vachris George Brian Vachris (2020)
Julie Dahlberg (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Was Dobbs v. Jackson rightly decided according to the text of the Constitution? Please explain. (Holding: In Dobbs, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the federal constitution does not confer a right to abortion.)
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Does the federal Constitution support the right to physician assisted suicide? Please explain in light of Washington v. Glucksberg (1997).
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Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
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How do you view the judiciary’s role in matters of abortion regulation following Dobbs?
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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Do you believe religious liberty is at risk in the United States. If so, what is the judiciary's proper role in addressing this issue?
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Does the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment require government to be strictly secular or does it allow for the nation's religious heritage?
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Was Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission rightly decided according to the text of the Constitution? Please explain. (Holding: The U.S. Supreme Court held tha the state may not show religious hostility when enforcing anti-discrimination laws against a business owner.)
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VALUES
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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What is your understanding of parental rights under the Constitution regarding the upbringing of children, particularly regarding choices about education and sexual identity?
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Is gender identity a protected class under the Constitution? Please explain the constitutional basis for your view.
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ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
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Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
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I voted in these primaries and general elections:
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JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
Describe your judicial philosophy.
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Do you believe judges should primarily apply the law according to its original public meaning, or do you believe the law evolves over time to reflect contemporary values?
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Which current or past U.S. Supreme Court justice best reflects your judicial philosophy?
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Was Obergefell v. Hodges rightly decided according to the text of the Constitution? Please explain. (Holding: The U.S. Supreme Court held Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses create a right for same-sex couples to marry.)
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A. How should a judge approach a case where the constitutional or statutory text is clear on its face? B. Conversely, how should a judge proceed when the text is ambiguous or silent on a disputed issue?
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What is your view of judicial restraint versus judicial activism? How do you define each?
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What is the proper role of a judge?
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When applying or interpreting the text of a statute or constitutional provision, is it ever proper for a judge to consider present day public opinion or consequences?
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If precedent departs from the Constitution’s text or original meaning, should a judge follow it or correct the error? Please explain.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
The burden of proof in a criminal case is generally that the state must provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Some say the reason the burden of proof is so high is because we greatly value ensuring that the innocent are not unjustly imprisoned. Please comment on this topic.
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When reviewing wrongful conviction claims, what role, if any, should judges play in determining remedies?
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2ND AMENDMENT
What is your understanding of the Second Amendment’s right to keep and bear arms?
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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Which branch of government do you believe was intended to wield the most authority?
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