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Race 18 of 18

Justice, 15th Court of Appeals, Place 3

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

  • April Farris
    Photo: Candidate or public-record portrait via TexasJudges.org

    Republican

    April Farris

    April Farris is the Republican candidate for Justice, 15th Court of Appeals, Place 3. Justice on the 15th Court of Appeals, Place 3.

    Appellate / judicial experience
    1st Court · current 15th
    Legal specialization
    Appeals · former solicitor general
    Judicial philosophy
    Apply law, not personal views
    Campaign finance
    $148,687 cash on hand
    Hometown / home base
    Sugar Land
    Notable ruling / state-power record
    Joined rulings limiting AG claims
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  • Marc M Meyer
    Photo: Candidate or public-record portrait via TexasJudges.org

    Democrat

    Marc M. Meyer

    Marc M. Meyer is the Democratic candidate for Justice, 15th Court of Appeals, Place 3. Democratic candidate for 15th Court of Appeals, Place 3.

    Appellate / judicial experience
    No prior judicial office
    Legal specialization
    Board-certified administrative law
    Judicial philosophy
    Temper state power with rights
    Campaign finance
    $703 cash on hand
    Hometown / home base
    Montgomery
    Notable ruling / state-power record
    Administrative-law practice
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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): April Farris (Republican), Marc M. Meyer (Democrat).

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