Rene Flores

Rene Flores – Candidate for Judge of Texas 214th District Court

Personal Note: Thank you for the opportunity to address these critical issues. Rest assured that I AM a friend of the LGBTQ+ community.

How do you plan to ensure fair treatment and equal protection of all citizens, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity?

As a state district judge, I would have to swear an oath to follow the Constitution of the US and Texas.  Those documents afford equal protection under the law.  It is my duty and obligation to ensure the rights of all Texans are protected, including those of the LGBTQ+ community.

What is your position on the local government’s role in protecting LGBT individuals from discrimination?

Unfortunately I cannot give my opinion on that issue because of the possibility of hearing legal cases involving the City of Corpus Christi and their diversity initiatives as a state district judge.

How would you promote initiatives or policies that support diversity and inclusion across Corpus Christi?

State district judges do not promote initiatives or policies due to the possibility that we may have to rule on a case regarding that initiative.  That being said, I feel as a judge and a good citizen, we must be inclusive in our thoughts and actions on a daily basis.  I try to do that in my life and I hope that my example spurs others to also embrace diversity and inclusion.

Corpus Christi Public Library Advisory Board opinion

Respectfully, I will have to decline answering this question because of the possibility of having to rule on a case like this if I were to win.