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.Investigación parcial. Última investigación 20 oct 2026Reportar una corrección
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Democratic
Current position
Justice, Fifteenth Court of Appeals
Attorney
Years licensed
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Board certification
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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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Current position
RepublicanTitular
Justice, Fifteenth Court of Appeals
Democratic
Attorney
Fuentes for this contest (3)
- 2026 General Election Sample Ballot (statewide template), Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved 20 oct 2026.
- General and Special Elections sample ballot, November 3, 2026, Harris County Clerk / HarrisVotes. Retrieved 20 oct 2026.
- Texas 15th Court of Appeals race: Who is running and what to know, The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 20 oct 2026.