As with many other things, the media is exaggerating the “problem” of bought judges. It’s actually not a significant problem in Texas.
If it were a problem, the news here would be full of accusations and exposes. Odd, isn’t it, that all the complaining is coming from outside Texas?
It should be noted that the ENTIRE Texas judiciary is elected.
We also have a LOT of different ways to remove a particularly offensive judge well before an election. See: http://www.ajs.org/js/TX_methods.htm
This is much more effective than the appointed political/business crony types seen in other states. Trial lawyers “buying” in a judge just doesn’t happen much in Texas.
The complaining is also coming from mootbats that can't get anything done via the ballot box.
Our problem is the appointed (Federal) judges. Can you say William Wayne Justice? That fine fellow has done more to ruin Texas than every "bought" judge, no question. Can you imagine that guy standing for election?
Ah, if only.