David Gunn has practiced law in Texas for over 35 years and is board-certified in civil appellate law, a credential only a small slice of Texas lawyers hold.
Gunn spent most of his career as a Houston appellate lawyer, most recently as a partner at Beck Redden LLP, arguing cases in courts across the state. Governor Greg Abbott appointed him to the First Court of Appeals, Place 4, in September 2024, and he is now running to keep the seat in the November 2026 election.
Judges aren't allowed to take sides on these values — it's against judicial ethics rules. The best clue to how a judge thinks is the party they run with.