Justice, 15th Court of Appeals District, Place 2

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

Tom Baker

Democratic

On ballot as: TOM BAKER
Current role: Not found
Background: Bachelor of Journalism and B.A. in Government, UT Austin
J.D., University of Houston Law Center (1983)
U.S. Naval Reserve veteran
Born and raised in Denison
Lives in Temple (since 1994)
Experience: Justice, Texas Third Court of Appeals (2019–2024)
Partner, Baker & Tisdale, PLLC (2015–2018)
Assistant Bee County Attorney (1991–1994)
U.S. Naval Reserve, Judge Advocate General's Corps
Top priorities: "The judicial branch of government must remain impartial and ensure that each branch acts within its 'constitutional lanes'"
"Texans must regain trust in our courts"
"listen carefully, follow the law, and treat people fairly"
Tidbits: Judicial philosophy: Campaign site: "The judicial branch of government must remain impartial" and "ensure fairness to all and deference to none"
Court administration: In a 2024 Ballotpedia survey, while on the 3rd Court of Appeals, he said core responsibilities include "attempting to get results handed down as timely as possible"
Endorsements: Bay Area Democratic Movement
Victoria County Democratic Party
Panhandle Democrats
Texas AFL-CIO
Collin County (TX) Young Democrats (listed by campaign)
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Dallas County East Democrats (listed by campaign)
Greater Heights Democratic Club (listed by campaign)
Guadalupe County (TX) Democratic Party (listed by campaign)
Liberal Austin Democrats (listed by campaign)
McKinney Area Democratic Club (listed by campaign)
Montgomery County (TX) Young Democrats (listed by campaign)
North East Bexar County (TX) Democrats (listed by campaign)
Tarrant County (TX) Democratic Party (listed by campaign)
Vote for Peace (listed by campaign)
Campaign website: justicetombaker.com