Brazoria County has been home to Thomas, his wife, Carolina, and their two daughters since 2006. Thomas is a Christian and faithful member of his church where he has served as a Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School teacher, Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, and in numerous other ways.

About Thomas | Republican for Judge, Brazoria County Court at Law No. 2

In 1995, Thomas graduated from Calhoun High School in Port Lavaca, Texas. He went on to graduate from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas in 2000, obtaining a degree in criminal justice. He received his law degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston in 2003.

Thomas L. Pfeiffer earned a degree in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. He and his wife, Carolina, have two daughters. He is a Christian and a member of his church, where he has served as a Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School teacher, and chair of the Budget and Finance Committee.

Thomas earned a degree in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. He and his wife, Carolina, have two daughters. He is a Christian and a member of his church, where he has served as a Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School teacher, and chair of the Budget and Finance Committee.

Before his election as Judge in 2022, Judge Thomas Pfeiffer was an Assistant District Attorney, having served in this role for over 18 years. During his career as a prosecutor, Judge Pfeiffer prosecuted multiple capital murder cases against some of the worst adult offenders.

Also during Judge Pfeiffer’s career, he has served as Defense Counsel in the U.S. Army Reserve JAG Corps. He served on active duty (2006) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, achieved the rank of Captain, and defended Soldiers charged with felony military offenses at courts-martial.

Thomas Pfeiffer previously worked as an assistant district attorney. He also served as defense counsel in the U.S. Army Reserve Judge Advocate General Corps, including active-duty service in 2006, and attained the rank of captain.

Thomas previously worked as an assistant district attorney. He also served as defense counsel in the U.S. Army Reserve Judge Advocate General Corps, including active-duty service in 2006, and attained the rank of captain.

## Judge Thomas Pfeiffer
### County Court at Law No. 2 and Probate Court

County Court at Law #2 | Brazoria County, TX

Thomas currently serves as judge of Brazoria County Court at Law No. 2. He was elected in 2022.

Thomas L. Pfeiffer currently serves as judge of Brazoria County Court at Law No. 2. He was elected in 2022.

2026 Texas General Election

One of the responsibilities of County Court Judge is to preside over juvenile cases. During Thomas’ past career as a prosecutor, he prosecuted juvenile cases, including adult certification hearings, juvenile transfers, and juvenile determinate sentencing. As to juvenile prosecution, the Texas Family Code commands that there are two goals: punishment and rehabilitation of the juvenile offender.

Serves as Brazoria County Court-at-Law Judge, Position 2, having been elected in 2022.

Served as an assistant district attorney for more than 18 years, prosecuting capital murder and juvenile cases, including cases involving the certification of juveniles as adults, transfers, and determinate sentencing proceedings.

Served as defense counsel in the U.S. Army Reserve's Judge Advocate General's Corps, defending soldiers charged with felony military offenses at courts-martial.

- Serves as Brazoria County Court-at-Law Judge, Position 2, having been elected in 2022.
- Served as an assistant district attorney for more than 18 years, prosecuting capital murder and juvenile cases, including cases involving the certification of juveniles as adults, transfers, and determinate sentencing proceedings.
- Served as defense counsel in the U.S. Army Reserve's Judge Advocate General's Corps, defending soldiers charged with felony military offenses at courts-martial.

Legal Experience

As a former Defense Attorney in the military, Judge Pfeiffer understands the tension and pressure of representing clients and the impact an accused person faces when their future is largely dependent on the decisions being made by Judges. As such, Judge Pfeiffer always strives to judge with compassion and fairness in applying the law while adhering firmly to the rule of law.
Judge Pfeiffer firmly believes that a Judge’s duty is to ensure that all receive a fair trial and that we strictly adhere to the laws of the State of Texas and the United States.

Judge Pfeiffer always strives to judge with compassion and fairness in applying the law while adhering firmly to the rule of law.
Judge Pfeiffer firmly believes that a Judge’s duty is to ensure that all receive a fair trial and that we strictly adhere to the laws of the State of Texas and the United States. Judges plays an active role in the management of caseloads to ensure that backlogs of cases do not occur.

One of the responsibilities of County Court Judge is to preside over juvenile cases. During Thomas’ past career as a prosecutor, he prosecuted juvenile cases, including adult certification hearings, juvenile transfers, and juvenile determinate sentencing. As to juvenile prosecution, the Texas Family Code commands that there are two goals: punishment and rehabilitation of the juvenile offender. These goals are to be balanced as they are applied.
Judge Pfeiffer firmly believes that both goals are well-placed in our law. Application of this balance requires understanding and experience, which he has.

As to bail, our law provides that Judges set reasonable bail and that bail not be used as an instrument of oppression against the accused, but at the same time commands that Judges shall give due regard to and consider the “future safety of the victim of the alleged offense and the safety of the community. ” The law’s use of the word “shall” is not a suggestion, it is a command.
Harris County news sources have no shortage of articles highlighting how Harris County Judges have routinely set unreasonably low bail on violent offenders. Harris County residents have paid the price and seen the terrible results when violent offenders re-offend while on bond. In contrast, Brazoria County is a great place to work, raise a family and live in relative safety. This is true not by accident. Elections matter and Judge Pfeiffer pledges to never “Harris County” our Brazoria County.

Strives to apply the law with compassion and fairness while adhering to the rule of law.

Believes juvenile justice should balance punishment and rehabilitation.

Said bail decisions should set reasonable bail, avoid oppression, and consider the safety of alleged victims and the community.

- Strives to apply the law with compassion and fairness while adhering to the rule of law.
- Believes juvenile justice should balance punishment and rehabilitation.
- Said bail decisions should set reasonable bail, avoid oppression, and consider the safety of alleged victims and the community.

Judicial Philosophy

Judge Pfeiffer firmly believes that a Judge’s duty is to ensure that all receive a fair trial and that we strictly adhere to the laws of the State of Texas and the United States. Judges plays an active role in the management of caseloads to ensure that backlogs of cases do not occur. Since taking office in January 2023, Judge Pfeiffer has attained a case clearance rate of 114% while balancing lawyer’s need for adequate and reasonable time to conduct business, advise clients and prepare for trial.

Said judges should actively manage caseloads to prevent backlogs while allowing lawyers reasonable time to prepare cases.

- Said judges should actively manage caseloads to prevent backlogs while allowing lawyers reasonable time to prepare cases.

Judicial Administration

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Ethics & Conduct

Served as chair of his church’s Budget and Finance Committee.

- Served as chair of his church’s Budget and Finance Committee.

Community Involvement

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- A County Court-At-Law judge handles misdemeanors, such as assault of a family member, property theft between $750 and $2,500, and using force against a law enforcement officer. They also handle civil cases where the amount in question does not exceed $200,000. 
- County Court-At-Law judges conduct arraignments, pre-trial hearings, and jury trials, as well as accept guilty pleas. 
- They are elected in a partisan, county-wide election to a four-year term. 
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 25 years old, have been a Texas and county resident for at least 24 consecutive months, a practicing lawyer and/or judge in Texas for at least four years, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for County Court-At-Law Judges ranges from $174,000 to $244,500, depending on years of service and how much they receive as a county supplement.

Handles civil and criminal cases from District Courts.