Zachary Gibson
Republican | Texas
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Zachary Gibson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary Runoff
Race
1st Court of Appeals 3
Incumbent
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ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Troy Nehls
True Texas Project
Jim Mcingvale
LIBERAL (1)
*Houston Police Officers Union PAC
OTHER (2)
Log Cabin Republicans of Houston
Harris County Deputies’ Organization FOP Lodge 39
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OTHER INFORMATION
Gibson pledges to "...faithfully apply the law and Constitution as written,” adding that he “will never use his office to show favoritism to a criminal defendant, or any other litigant” and will rule based on “the Constitution, statutes, and the common law.”
Gibson will not “not use discretion … to get around what the law is,” explaining that judges must uphold the law as written and how policy changes, such as abolishing cash bail, are matters for the Legislature.
Discussing cash bail, Gibson stated, "cash bail is constitutional," further explaining that the Eight Amendment of the U.S. Constitution "provides for it."
Gibson stated "appellate judges serve best when they focus on the law and the record rather than politics or personalities.”
Gibson said that judges have a lot of power in court. including deciding whether evidence can be used, and if a defendant is found not guilty, the state cannot usually challenge that decision.
Gibson "has researched and written about many areas of criminal law including:
- Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution,
- The Confrontation Clause of the U.S. Constitution in sentencing proceedings,
- Texas's Confession Statute, and
- Confrontation Clause in Bail proceedings."
VEDA World News interview with Zachary Gibson. 20 Nov 2025. 45:07 min.
Big Jolly Politics interview with Zachary Gibson posted 12/12/2025.
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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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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