ad. There will be no run-off so the table is set for the Tarrant County judges race. The race could forecast whether Tarrant County will continue to turn blue or if it swings back to firmly conservative. Judge Porter clerked for the Honorable Richard G. Blane II in Des Moines, Iowa, and thereafter worked for the Jasper County, Iowa, District Attorneys office before returning to Texas. (Steven Ryzewski/Community Impact Newspaper). Updated Theyserve. The GOP was hit with a surprise with O'Hare beating Price by more than 28,000 votes. The latest numbers from Tarrant County have Price with 34.25% of the vote and 56.95% of those going to the polls casting their ballot for O'Hare. OHare gained notoriety in Tarrant County after founding Southlake Families PAC, a group that embraces Christian and conservative values. Judge Allen is honored to serve and continues to strictly interpret the law, never legislate from the bench, and apply the law fairly and equally to all citizens. The latest numbers from Tarrant County have Price with 34.25% of the vote and 56.95% of those going to the polls casting their ballot for O'Hare. 817-884-1111. WFAA has been profiling Republican candidate Tim OHare and Democrat candidate Deborah Peoples in the Tarrant County judge race. FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) - Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley announced Tuesday that he will not seek a fifth term in the upcoming 2022 election. Because of his experience and commitment to justice, Brad Clark is uniquely qualified to be the next judge of Tarrant County Criminal Court No. Republican Tim OHare and and Democrat Deborah Peoples will face each other for Tarrant County judge after they easily won their primaries. Judge Mary Tom Cravens Curnutt was raised in Arlington her whole childhood, attended public school and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arlington High School. He joined the Tarrant County District Attorneys Office in January of 2017 after retiring from the Euless Police Department with over 23 years of service. Simmons will represent southeastern Tarrant County as Precinct 2 commissioner. While attaining this degree, he served as the President of the YMCA Youth and Government Alumni Association. Tim O'Hare ( Republican Party) is the Tarrant County Judge in Texas. #NEW #TEXAS PRIMARY Major upset in the GOP primary for Tarrant County Judge. Every effort is made to ensure that information provided is correct. Hours of Business: Monday Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tarrant County Elections Administration 2700 Premier St. Fort Worth, TX 76111 Email: [email protected] Phone: 817-831-8683 TDD: 817-759 June 8, 2021 / 8:59 AM Not only has Judge Chupp served the citizens of Tarrant County for over 13 years as the Judge of the 141st District Court he has continued to educate interns from local high schools, colleges and law schools. While both candidates won by wide margins in their primaries, turnout in the county was just about 16%. Working on Election Day is long and often intense, but very rewarding. I think the second piece of it is we need to limit the size of government and I have actually done that before at a government level. Phone: 817-831-8683 | TDD: 817-759-7801. Tarrant County provides the information contained in this web site as a public service. Justice Evan Young is a proven legal scholar and public servant. Many attorneys who appear before him are shocked when they later learn he did not attend law school. Judge John Chupp grew up in Arlington and is a lifelong resident of Tarrant County. By Steven Ryzewski RELATED: Race for Tarrant Co. Judge: Where the candidates stand on crime, the jail and inclusivity, When you talk to people about, I want to come in and provide real property tax relief, they want to hear about it. Prior to taking the bench, she was voted a "Top Attorney" by Fort Worth Magazine and a "Rising Star" by Texas Lawyer. During that service he attained trial convictions against international fraudsters and bank robbers. His challenge is just asimportant to us today as it was then. Recently, the Texas Association of Specialty Courts recognized Brad for his work in the community and by the Fort Worth Business Press for his positive and lasting influence on others in the Fort Worth community. As a Kangaroo, Judge Porter served as Vice-President of the Pre-Law society, was yearbook editor, was a member of the campus community service board, and was part of Austin Colleges National Championship Model United Nations team. County Telephone Operator In 2012, Austin College awarded Judge Porter a Presidential Citation for service to his Alma Mater. The judge also serves as the head of emergency management for the County. All rights reserved. O'Hare proceeded former Tarrant County judge Glen Whitley, who served 26 years on the commissioners court. Contact the Voter Protection Hotline to report any obstacles or irregularities to voting you encounter at 844-TX-VOTES. In Tarrant County, specifically, over the last 4-6 years, they have spent money in county government like wildfire. She is a member of both the Tarrant County Bar Association and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Association and was named a 2020 & 2021 Top Criminal Law Attorney, according to Fort Worth Magazine. "We have to be laser-focused on making sure all of that money is responsibly spent. Im confident that on November 8, Republicans are going to sweep Tarrant County, said OHare. Roy Charles Brooks, Commissioner Precinct 2 - Judge Porter has argued cases before the Second, Fourth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth Courts of Appeals, as well as both the Texas Supreme Court and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Judge Porter received his law degree, with honors, from Drake University. Judge Chupp also served as the Chair of the Tarrant County Juvenile Board in 2020. To have a Democrat present at eachelection polling center will ensure that each citizen presenting themselves atthe poll to vote is treated fairly without fear of being intimidated. He has served in numerous community, professional and church leadership positions. During that same time, Judge Whitley has seen the County's tax rate decrease by 11.6%. Ask Matt about some of the students who have returned to talk about how he impacted their lives. Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley (credit: CBS 11 News). As a former division commander at the police department, he led a staff of 18 and managed a $1.6 million budget. O'Hare ( He says his plan to cut the budget would simply be to wait for county employees to retire and possibly not fill the open roles, instead having remaining employees double up on duties. He is committed to making a difference in the lives of others. It's the appraisal rate. There is no feeling on earth better than knowingthat you took the time to pay it forward. Law School in multiple moot court competitions and was a writer for The Review of Litigation, a law journal sponsored by U.T. If you need more information, contact Vera Roberts, Election Judge Liaison, at [emailprotected]. Listed below are the candidates for Tarrant County-level races. We want to bring some fiscal restraint in.". O'Hare was backed by former President Donald Trump, @tedcruz & @BillWaybourn. I think the people of Tarrant County, a county of 2.1 million people, want a leader that's going to lead them forward and bring us all together. Government is not the answer to everything, said OHare. 5:41 PM Feb 10, 2022 CST, Three of the five seats on the Tarrant County Commissioners Court are open this year after office holders opt not to run for re-election. There is always the possibility of a Runoff election in June and/or Special Elections in September. After earning his Juris Doctor (JD) from Baylor University School of Law, Brad was hired by the Honorable Tim Curry to serve as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney and ultimately selected to be an original member of Tarrant Countys first dedicated Family Violence Prosecution Team. Justice Huddle earned her law degree at the University of Texas School of Law, where she was the recipient of three endowed presidential scholarships and graduated with honors. In the most recent judicial-evaluation poll, Justice Kerr received high marks from the Tarrant County legal community as a fair and impartial judge who writes clear opinions and applies the law thoroughly and properly. O'Hare will face Democrat Deborah Peoples in November's general election. As a volunteer lecturer, his classes across the state were among the most sought-after because of his knowledge and entertaining teaching style. Clerks assist the Voter as they sign in and cast their voteand can serve all or part of the Election Day. Her love for writing was honed as an English major at Rice University, continued at the University of Texas School of Law, and found fulfillment during many years as an adjunct legal-writing instructor at what is now the Texas A&M School of Law. After receivingyour form, I will contact you with additional information. 2700 Premier St. | Fort Worth, TX 76111. He has maintained a consistently low caseload while still respecting litigants life issues during trying times. This joint campaign activity is authorized by Texas Election Code sec. However, in any case where legal reliance on information contained in these pages is required, the official records of Tarrant County should be consulted. From 2006-09, he served on the board of the Texas Association of Appellate Court Attorneys, and in 2008 his peers from the states sixteen appellate courts elected him President of that organization. All paper files were then scanned and digitized for ease of access for employees and litigants. In 1997, he married the love of his life, Debrah, with whom he shares two beautiful daughters, ages 20 and 23. Price, who decided to not run for reelection in Fort Worth, will take a few months to relax and enjoy family time before her campaign for Tarrant County Judge kicks into high gear after Labor Day. 2005-2022 Community Impact Newspaper Co. All rights reserved. The Actual tax relief from county property taxes. Pol. Whitley, a Republican, ran unopposed in the 2010, 2014 and 2018 primaries. The county judge serves as Tarrant Countys chief elected officer for a term of four years, earning an annual salary of over $198,000. Early voting in the primary elections starts on Monday, Feb. 14. Election Day is Tuesday, March 1. Three new He serves as the Chair of the Criminal Law Section of the Tarrant County Bar Association and as a Master in the Eldon Mahon Inn of Court. Updated March 02, 2022 3:56 PM. Phil Sorrells, Guidelines for Development in Unincorporated Areas, Commissioners Court Agendas and Public Notices, Tarrant County Strategic Governing for Results, Commissioner Precinct 1 - Roy Charles Brooks. He also served as Professor David McCords research assistant on criminal law issues. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 100 E. Weatherford, Fort Worth, Texas 76196. Alisa Simmons, Commissioner Precinct 4 - by Haley Samsel January 18, 2022 3:30 pm With Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley leaving office after more than a decade, two Democrats are seeking to lead Both candidates for Tarrant County district attorney talk about marijuana, abortion laws and the death penalty process. General election for Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare defeated Deborah Peoples in the general election for Tarrant County Judge on November 8, 2022. In his fifteen minuteinaugural address on January 20, 1961 our 35th President challenged everyAmerican to contribute in some way to the public good. Call Tarrant County Elections Early Voting Department [(817) 831-6161] to be added to the potential workers list at least 2 months prior to the election. County Judge Glen Whitley, Precinct 2 Commissioner Devan Allen and Precinct 4 Commissioner J.D. Tarrant CountyElections needs registered voters like you to serve as Election Judges atPrimary and General Elections. He serves in many volunteer community capacities such as the Pastoral Care Team and marriage counseling at North Elevation Church, board member of both the Mansfield Veterans Foundation, the TeufelHunden Foundation and is active in several political clubs. What will we learn? As we look now to the November election, I hope the race for my successor will shift from mudslinging to focus on serious issues and qualifications so that citizens better understand O'Hare, 52, said he wants the county to be more politically competitive and he wants it to maintain its status as the largest Republican county in the state. All 191 precincts in Tarrant County had reported full results by 5 a.m. Tuesday. He is a member of Austin Colleges Covenant Society as well as Baylor Universitys Endowed Scholarship Society. Now they have months to campaign to get ready for November. Evan Youngs background can be summed up simply: dedication to service, faith, family, and the law. The way this county has grown and along with Fort Worth, we are going to have to expand public health. "I think it's a strong group. They are among his proudest accomplishments. Like current Republican County Judge Glen Whitley, she blames lawmakers in Austin for not properly funding schools and therefore requiring higher taxes to close the funding gap. Judge Allen is a Barrister in the Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court, an organization focused on improving the skills, professionalism, and ethics of the bench and bar. "After much deliberation with fellow leaders, friends, and, most importantly, my family, I have decided that now is the time to prepare for the next chapter of leadership for Tarrant County. Judge Jumes then attended the University of Texas School of Law in 1996. Roy Charles Brooks, Commissioner Precinct 4 - He is a graduate of St Thomas High School in Houston, where he grew up. "You have a mix of young and old and an in-between, probably. People with strong ideas, strong opinions, but I think people with good healthy debate and discussion is good for any government entity.". The current District Judge of the 324th is retiring at the end of this year and Beth is seeking that position on the November, 2022 ballot. Do we really need to refill this position? An experienced leader, born and raised here in this community, having served in the county for 11 years before, I have great knowledge of county leadership and a track record you can follow, Price said. You absolutely can spend less money if you bring some strong business mindset, innovation, new ideas, ways of thinking. North Texas Porch Thieves Becoming Bolder, LIVE RADAR: Afternoon Showers Possible, Powerful Storms Forecast for Thursday, Austin Is the No. As a practicing attorney, John tried over 100 jury trials and is Board Certified in Personal Injury by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. After Beth Poulos was discharged from the United States Army, she attended the University of Texas in Arlington and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Political Science in 1986. He has a background in international manufacturing management and is a serial entrepreneur, having opened several successful businesses. Evan clerked for Justice Antonin Scalia at the U.S. Supreme Court and has dedicated his life to advancing the rule of law at home and abroad. His experience in actual trial work and his Board Certification have proven to be invaluable. Not only do I think we are going to go back to winning the top of the ticket, but I think we are going to win it big and then we are going to do things to make sure Tarrant County stays red for many, many years to come, he added. She pushes herself as someone who will represent everyone. In addition to beingcompensated monetarily for your time, you will have the opportunity to giveback to. It's just not in Tarrant County. As the next judge for Tarrant County Criminal Court No. The county deserves an energetic, focused, experienced leader. 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