Justice, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, Place 2

6-year termThe Fifteenth Court of Appeals was created in 2024 with statewide jurisdiction; all three sitting justices were appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott in 2024 and are running for election for the first time. No third-party or write-in candidates appear on the SOS or Harris County sample ballots.Partially researched. Last researched Oct 20, 2026Report a correction

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Scott K. Field

RepublicanIncumbent

Tom Baker

Democratic

Current position

Justice, Fifteenth Court of Appeals

Attorney

Years licensed

Not stated in available records.

Board certification

Not stated in available records.

Law school

University of Texas School of Law

University of Houston Law Center (1983)

Prior judicial service

Justice, Fifteenth Court of Appeals (2024-present); Judge, 480th District Court (2022-2024); Justice, Third Court of Appeals (2013-2018)

Justice, Third Court of Appeals (2019-2024)

Practice areas

Appellate litigation; Commercial litigation

Civil practice; Government (county attorney); Military law (Naval Reserve JAG)

Bar association poll

State Bar of Texas 2026 Judicial Poll (conducted before March 2026 primaries; vote counts among all candidates then running): 1,523 of 3,215 votes (47.4%)

State Bar of Texas 2026 Judicial Poll (conducted before March 2026 primaries; vote counts among all candidates then running): 1,692 of 3,215 votes (52.6%), ballot name THOMAS BAKER

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