2026 Texas General Election

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Jim Chapman

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Jim Chapman is from Ellis County, Texas. He has a bachelor s degree in business administration from Southern Methodist University, a master s degree in business administration from Yale University.

Judge's Biography | Ellis County, TX Official Website

Jim Chapman (Ellis County Court at Law No. 1, Texas, candidate ...

Jim is currently a judge for the Ellis County Court at Law. He was first elected in 2011. He previously served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1991 to 2003 and as a member of the Texas State Board of Education from 1985 to 1991.

County Court At Law | Ellis County, TX Official Website

As a county court at law judge, oversaw civil and criminal cases, ruled on the reasonableness of bail amounts, issued search and arrest warrants, and determined sentencing in certain criminal cases.

Worked as an attorney for Chapman & Chapman LLP for 19 years.

Legal Experience

As of July 22, 2026, Jim Chapman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Philosophy

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Serves as a board member of Historic Waxahachie Inc.

Community Involvement

- 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.