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Run for State Trial Court Judge - Criminal in TX
Election Date: May 28, 2024Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: state
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Full Time
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: $140,000/year
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
- Positions: Dallas County Criminal District Court Judge - Seat 2Tarrant County Criminal District Court Judge - Number 2Dallas County Criminal District Court Judge - Seat 3El Paso County Criminal District Court Judge - Number 1Dallas County Criminal District Court Judge - Seat 4...
Job description
This District or Circuit Court Judge is responsible for adjudicating criminal cases at the trial-level.
Eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a citizen of U.S. and resident of Texas; age 25 to 74; resident of the district for 2 years; and have a practicing lawyer or judge in the State, or both combined, for 8 years. During which time the judge's license to practice law has not been revoked, suspended, or subject to a probated suspension.
FAQ
How often is State Trial Court Judge - Criminal elected?
The position of State Trial Court Judge - Criminal is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be partisan?
Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in TX?
Major party-affiliated candidates should file an application for a place on the ballot to their respective state party chair. This should be accompanied by a filing fee of $1,500. The filing fee may be waived if the petition has been signed by at least 500 valid electors. Candidates in Bexar, Dallas, Harris and Tarrant Counties have a higher filing fee of $2,500 and must also receive 250 petition signatures. Minor party candidates should consult with their respective party chair to determine requirements. Independent candidates should file a Declaration of Intent to Run as an Independent Candidate during the primary filing period. In addition, independent candidates will need to collect a number of signatures equal to 5% of the number of votes cast within the district in the most recent gubernatorial election (or 500 signatures whichever is lower) in support of their application for a place on the general election ballot and submit these to the Secretary of State. All forms can be found on the Texas Secretary of State website.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the office of the county party chair; Independent candidates must submit paperwork to the county judge's office.
Where is the filing office?
Elections Division Secretary of State P.O. Box 12060 Austin, Texas 78711-2060.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 512-463-5650.
How do I get started running for State Trial Court Judge - Criminal?
You can start running for State Trial Court Judge - Criminal by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for State Trial Court Judge - Criminal includes a primary, but not a runoff election.
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