SCOTT K. FIELD

Republican Incumbent

On ballot as: SCOTT K. FIELD
Current role: Justice, Fifteenth Court of Appeals (appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott for a term beginning September 1, 2024)
Background: B.A. in Political Science, summa cum laude, Texas A&M University
Law degree with honors, University of Texas School of Law (Order of the Coif)
Born in Houston
Lives in Liberty Hill
Experience: Inaugural judge, 480th District Court, Williamson County (appointed 2022)
Justice, Third Court of Appeals in Austin (2013–2018)
Partner, Butler Snow LLP
Co-founder, York, Keller & Field
Law clerk, Texas Supreme Court
Top priorities: "impartiality, discipline, and a firm commitment to the rule of law"
"applying the law as written—not rewriting it to fit personal views or political outcomes"
"a judiciary that is independent, even-handed, and faithful to our Constitution"
Tidbits: Judicial philosophy: In a Ballotpedia survey: "I will apply the law as written and keep my personal views out of opinions."
Court administration: No public statement found
Endorsements: Gov. Greg Abbott
The "C" Club of Houston
Texas Alliance for Life
Texas Civil Justice League PAC
Houston Association of Women Attorneys
Campaign website: justicescottfield.com

Justice, 15th Court of Appeals District, Place 2