Jerry Zimmerer, Chief Justice, Fifteenth Court of Appeals

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Jerry Zimmerer

Democratic

Running for Chief Justice, Fifteenth Court of Appeals.

Background

Former justice on the Fourteenth Court of Appeals (2019-2024). Runs a Houston practice focused on cybersecurity, health and commercial arbitration; previously worked as a senior project manager and network engineer at AT&T Mobility. Says he would focus on court efficiency.

Current role: Attorney, Zimmerer & Associates
Occupation: Attorney
Education: J.D., South Texas College of Law Houston (1984)
Prior offices: Justice, Fourteenth Court of Appeals (2019-2024)
Hometown: Bellaire

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Qualifications

Current position

Attorney, private practice

Years licensed

Not stated in available records.

Board certification

Not stated in available records.

Law school

South Texas College of Law Houston (1984)

Prior judicial service

Justice, Fourteenth Court of Appeals (2019-2024)

Practice areas

Cybersecurity; Health law; Commercial arbitration

Bar association poll

State Bar of Texas 2026 Judicial Poll (conducted before March 2026 primaries; vote counts among all candidates then running): 1,594 of 3,551 votes (44.9%)

Money

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Endorsements

Bay Area Democratic Movement
Victoria County Democratic Party
Panhandle Democrats