Dock Jackson
Candidate for Bastrop County Judge
Background
- Occupation
- Retired
- Campaign website
- dockjackson.com
A fifth-generation Bastrop resident who served on the Bastrop City Council for almost three decades and retired from Bastrop County after almost ten years in the county judge's, county clerk's and justice of the peace offices. He was unopposed in the March 2026 Democratic primary.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports requiring developers to help pay for infrastructure.
ReportQ&A: Meet the candidates for Bastrop County JudgeNews coverage · Community Impact · Sep 17, 2026 · communityimpact.com
“Developers should help pay for infrastructure their projects require.”
Public safety
Pledges to strengthen fire, EMS and law enforcement services.
ReportQ&A: Meet the candidates for Bastrop County JudgeNews coverage · Community Impact · Sep 17, 2026 · communityimpact.com
“Strengthen public safety, including fire, EMS, law enforcement, emergency preparedness and workforce development.”
Housing
Pledges to manage growth while protecting water and affordability.
ReportQ&A: Meet the candidates for Bastrop County JudgeNews coverage · Community Impact · Sep 17, 2026 · communityimpact.com
“Manage growth responsibly while protecting water, affordability and our rural quality of life.”
Roads & infrastructure
Proposes a countywide infrastructure master plan.
ReportQ&A: Meet the candidates for Bastrop County JudgeNews coverage · Community Impact · Sep 17, 2026 · communityimpact.com
“Improve roads, bridges, broadband, water, electricity and other infrastructure through a countywide master plan.”
Environment & parks
Supports wildfire protection and flood mitigation improvements.
ReportQ&A: Meet the candidates for Bastrop County JudgeNews coverage · Community Impact · Sep 17, 2026 · communityimpact.com
“Improve roads, water systems, wildfire protection, flood mitigation and emergency response while making public safety a continuing budget priority.”
Government & transparency
Supports stronger county authority over development standards.
He said local citizens should have a meaningful voice in growth decisions affecting their communities.
ReportQ&A: Meet the candidates for Bastrop County JudgeNews coverage · Community Impact · Sep 17, 2026 · communityimpact.com
“Counties should have stronger authority over development standards, including roads, drainage, flood protection, water availability and infrastructure.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Dock Jackson on them.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
- Courts & justiceNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Publication Ballot (all contests), General and Special Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Bastrop County Elections · bastropvotes.org
- Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election (Bastrop County section)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · Aug 28, 2026 · sos.state.tx.us
- Qualified candidates, 2026 November General Election (Bastrop County offices)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State (Candidate Bio Portal) · goelect.txelections.civixapps.com
- Biography | Elect Dock Jackson - Bastrop
Campaign website · Dock Jackson campaign · dockjackson.com
- Q&A: Meet the candidates for Bastrop County Judge
News coverage · Community Impact · Sep 17, 2026 · communityimpact.com
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