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Race 17 of 18

Justice, 15th Court of Appeals, Place 2

Hears appeals involving the state, its agencies and officials.

We are reviewing opinions, briefs and professional records for this judicial race. We do not infer a judge's position from party affiliation.

Sources under review

  • Scott K Field
    Photo: Candidate or public-record portrait via TexasJudges.org

    Republican

    Scott K. Field

    Scott K. Field is the Republican candidate for Justice, 15th Court of Appeals, Place 2. Justice on the 15th Court of Appeals.

    Appellate / judicial experience
    3rd · 480th · 15th Courts
    Legal specialization
    Appeals + commercial litigation
    Judicial philosophy
    Apply law as written
    Campaign finance
    $219,409 cash on hand
    Hometown / home base
    Liberty Hill
    Notable ruling / state-power record
    Joined rulings limiting AG claims
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  • Tom Baker
    Photo: Candidate or public-record portrait via TexasJudges.org

    Democrat

    Tom Baker

    Tom Baker is the Democratic candidate for Justice, 15th Court of Appeals, Place 2. Practicing attorney and former 3rd Court of Appeals justice.

    Appellate / judicial experience
    3rd Court 2019–2024
    Legal specialization
    Appeals · county attorney · JAG
    Judicial philosophy
    Politics should not affect rulings
    Campaign finance
    $2,794 cash on hand
    Hometown / home base
    Temple
    Notable ruling / state-power record
    Mask mandate + hemp rulings
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What we examine for this office

  1. 1. Written Opinions
  2. 2. Legal & Judicial History
  3. 3. Constitutional & Religious-Liberty Cases
  4. 4. Criminal Justice & Due Process
  5. 5. Professional History
  6. 6. Political Money & Israel-Policy Organizations
  7. 7. Documented Public Statements

Candidates as printed on the 2026 General Election statewide sample ballot (Texas Secretary of State): Scott K. Field (Republican), Tom Baker (Democrat).

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