2026 Texas General Election

Randi Hartin is from Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree from the University of North Texas and a law degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. She is a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield and has one daughter.

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Randi Hartin has a bachelor 's degree in English from the University of North Texas and a law degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. She is a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield and has one child.

Randi is a judge for Tarrant County Criminal Court at Law Number 6. She previously worked as a prosecutor with the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office. She currently works as a defense attorney at the Law Office of Kyle Whitaker.

Randi previously worked as a prosecutor with the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office, as a criminal defense attorney, and as an educator.

Randi is currently a judge for Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 6. She was elected in 2022 and her current term ends in 2026.

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As a county criminal court judge, she conducts preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issues search and arrest warrants, and determines sentencing in certain criminal cases.

Oversees the Domestic Violence Diversion Program as well as the Youth Offender Diversion Alternative program, both established to prevent recidivism of domestic violence in Tarrant County.

As a county prosecutor, she oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.

As a criminal defense attorney, she ensured defendants’ rights were not violated by the government over the course of an investigation or trial, gathered evidence and interviewed witnesses, provided advice and counsel on sentencing standards and possible plea deals, and represented defendants during pre-trial hearings, the trial, and any post-trial sentencing hearings.

- As a county criminal court judge, she conducts preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issues search and arrest warrants, and determines sentencing in certain criminal cases.
- Oversees the Domestic Violence Diversion Program as well as the Youth Offender Diversion Alternative program, both established to prevent recidivism of domestic violence in Tarrant County.
- As a county prosecutor, she oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.
- As a criminal defense attorney, she ensured defendants’ rights were not violated by the government over the course of an investigation or trial, gathered evidence and interviewed witnesses, provided advice and counsel on sentencing standards and possible plea deals, and represented defendants during pre-trial hearings, the trial, and any post-trial sentencing hearings.

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Judicial Administration

Claims she works "tirelessly to ensure an efficient and fair courtroom for all parties."

- Claims she works "tirelessly to ensure an efficient and fair courtroom for all parties."

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Acting board member for the Republican Women of Arlington.

- Acting board member for the Republican Women of Arlington.

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- Handles cases for Class A misdemeanors–including assault of a family member, property theft between $750 and $2,500, and using force against a law enforcement officer when resisting or evading arrest–and Class B misdemeanors–including criminal mischief and property theft between $100 and $750.
- Serves as an appellate judge for cases from local courts. They work on all cases they receive until they are closed or appealed to a higher court.
- County criminal court-at-law judges 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 criminal 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 various misdemeanors and criminal appeals from local courts.

Tarrant County Criminal Court at Law Judge, Post 6

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