A local business owner for 42 years, Jakie understands that business works best when government gets out of the way. He understands the need to be good stewards of the taxpayer's resources, and makes sure that everyone has a voice at the table.

Married to the love of his life for 53 years, Judy Priest Allen, they share three children and nine grandchildren.

County Judge Jakie Allen | Kaufman County, TX

A United States Veteran, Jakie has been invested in his country and community throughout his life. He is the past President of Crandall Economic Development Corporation, a former President of both the Kaufman County Livestock Show and Board and the Crandall Lions Club. He has served on multiple committees, including the Crandall ISD, Rotary Club in Forney, and as an Elder at the Landmark Church of Christ.

Jakie Allen has been married to Judy Priest Allen for 53 years, and they have three children and nine grandchildren. He has served as an elder at Landmark Church of Christ.

Jakie Allen is married. He has three children and nine grandchildren. He has served as an elder at Landmark Church of Christ.

A local business owner for 42 years, Jakie understands that business works best when government gets out of the way. He understands the need to be good stewards of the taxpayer's resources, and makes sure that everyone has a voice at the table.

Jakie Allen is a local business owner and a U.S. veteran.

Elected Officials

County Judge
Jakie AllenCounty Commissioners
Terry Crow
Commissioner- Precinct 1
Skeet Phillips
Commissioner - Precinct 2
Kelly Lane
Commissioner- Precinct 3
Tommy Moore
Precinct 4 Commissioner

Commissioners’ Court | Kaufman County, TX

A former Kaufman County Commissioner, Jakie was appointed to the National Association of Counties in Washington D.C., and served on both the Agricultural and Rural Affairs and Immigration Task Force committees. While serving as County Commissioner, Jakie completed the 2-year V.G. Young Institute of County Government Academy and received several certificates.

Kaufman County Judge Jakie Allen Announces Re-Election Kaufman County Judge Jakie Allen has officially announced his intention to seek a second term as County Judge, emphasizing a record that reflects his commitment to public safety, fiscal responsibility, and the sustained growth of Kaufman County.

Kaufman County Judge Jakie Allen Announces Re-Election

Jakie currently serves as Kaufman County Judge. He previously served as a Kaufman County commissioner.

Kaufman County Judge Jakie Allen Announces Re-Election Bid

2026 Texas General Election

“As Kaufman County continues to grow, my focus remains on preparing for the future while protecting what makes our community special,” Allen stated in his announcement. “We’re attracting new companies that will bring jobs and strengthen our tax base, and I’m committed to ensuring our law enforcement officers have all the tools they need to keep our neighborhoods safe.”

Believes business works best when government “gets out of the way.”

Works to attract new companies to bring jobs and strengthen the tax base.

- Believes business works best when government “gets out of the way.”
- Works to attract new companies to bring jobs and strengthen the tax base.

Economy

As of July 22, 2026, Jakie Allen did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Committed to ensuring law enforcement officers have the tools they need to keep neighborhoods safe.

- Committed to ensuring law enforcement officers have the tools they need to keep neighborhoods safe. 

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

Public Health

Energy & the Environment

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Jakie Allen

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

Jakie is the Kaufman County Judge. He supports law enforcement by ensuring officers have the tools they need, and plans for future growth as the community expands.

A tale of two counties' growth

Believes "business works best when government gets out of the way."

As County Judge, secured funding for a new juvenile detention center through a successful bond initiative.

Believes government should be less involved in business.

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- Presides over commissioners court, county’s policy-making body. Helps adopt county budget, sets county tax rates, oversees building and maintaining county infrastructure, and other county government operations.
- Serves as judge of county court, taking on misdemeanor criminal and small civil cases, probate matters, and appeals from the justice of the peace court.
- Performs administration duties, ranging from hearings for beer and wine license applications to calling elections. Can serve as budget officer in counties with a smaller population.
- Serves as county’s emergency management director, with authority to designate an assistant to emergency management issues as emergency management coordinator.
- Represents county at ceremonial occasions and on various boards and committees, including Election Commission, Workforce Governing Board, and Bail Bond Board.
- County Judges are elected in a partisan, county-wide election to a four-year term. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, have been a Texas resident for at least 12 consecutive months, a county resident for at least six consecutive months, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for county judges range from $47,425 to $198,921, set by the county’s commissioners court.

Leads your county’s policy-making board.