With his eyes set on becoming the next Texas Supreme Court justice, Judge Jim Jordan dropped by Texarkana on Tuesday and Wednesday looking for support for his candidacy.

“A judge must be fair and impartial, but he or she must also have the courage to rule based upon the laws and the Constitution—regardless of political pressure,” he said. “There are no Republican or Democratic caucuses in the jury room and there must be none on the bench. I wear a black robe—not a blue or red one.”

A lifelong resident of North Texas who serves as district judge for the 160th District C...

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