Tom Baker, Justice, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, Place 2

‹ Justice, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, Place 2

Tom Baker

Democratic

Running for Justice, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, Place 2.

Background

Former Third Court of Appeals justice (2019-2024) and former partner at Baker & Tisdale. Served in the U.S. Naval Reserve JAG Corps (1984-1991). Says party affiliation and political philosophy should not affect any ruling.

Current role: Attorney
Occupation: Attorney
Education: J.D., University of Houston Law Center (1983)
Prior offices: Justice, Third Court of Appeals (2019-2024); Assistant Bee County Attorney (1991-1994)
Hometown: Austin

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Qualifications

Current position

Attorney

Years licensed

Not stated in available records.

Board certification

Not stated in available records.

Law school

University of Houston Law Center (1983)

Prior judicial service

Justice, Third Court of Appeals (2019-2024)

Practice areas

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): 1,692 of 3,215 votes (52.6%), ballot name THOMAS BAKER

Money

Finance figures are being checked against official FEC and Texas Ethics Commission filings and will appear here once verified.

Endorsements

Bay Area Democratic Movement
Victoria County Democratic Party
Panhandle Democrats