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Tim O'Hare

Candidate for Tarrant County Judge

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Tarrant County Judge; attorney
Lives in
Southlake
Campaign website
electtimohare.com

Tarrant County Judge since 2023, a former mayor of Farmers Branch (2008-2011) and former Tarrant County GOP chairman. An attorney who graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and SMU School of Law.

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Photo: Campaign photo — Tim O'Hare for Tarrant County Judge Campaign

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports county tax rates below the no-new-revenue rate.

    His campaign says the court adopted such rates for four years in a row under his leadership.

    Accomplishments | Elect Tim O'Hare

    Campaign website · Tim O'Hare for Tarrant County Judge Campaign · electtimohare.com

    “Adopted tax rates below the No-New-Revenue Rate for four years in a row”
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Public safety

  • Secured pay raises for county law enforcement officers.

    Meet Tim | Tim O'Hare for County Judge

    Campaign website · Tim O'Hare for Tarrant County Judge Campaign · electtimohare.com

    “securing significant pay raises for Tarrant County officers throughout his tenure on the court”
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Housing

  • Led adoption of the county's maximum homestead exemption.

    The campaign says the exemption applies to both county and hospital district property taxes.

    Accomplishments | Elect Tim O'Hare

    Campaign website · Tim O'Hare for Tarrant County Judge Campaign · electtimohare.com

    “Passed the county's first-ever maximum Homestead Exemption, protecting homeowners and promoting long-term affordability.”
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Health & human services

  • Secured state mental health funding for Tarrant County.

    Tim O'Hare for County Judge

    Campaign website · Tim O'Hare for Tarrant County Judge Campaign · electtimohare.com

    “Advocated for and secured millions in mental health funding from the state for Tarrant County.”
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Government & transparency

  • Led more than $70 million in county operating budget cuts.

    Accomplishments | Elect Tim O'Hare

    Campaign website · Tim O'Hare for Tarrant County Judge Campaign · electtimohare.com

    “Cut over $70 million dollars from the operating budget without reducing services.”
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  • Supports ending internet-based election results transmission.

    Listed among election changes he championed, with stronger ballot chain-of-custody.

    Accomplishments | Elect Tim O'Hare

    Campaign website · Tim O'Hare for Tarrant County Judge Campaign · electtimohare.com

    “Elimination of internet-based results transmission”
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  • Supported ending mandatory DEI training for county employees.

    Accomplishments | Elect Tim O'Hare

    Campaign website · Tim O'Hare for Tarrant County Judge Campaign · electtimohare.com

    “Eliminated mandatory DEI training for employees.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Tim O'Hare on them.

  • Courts & justiceNo documented position found.

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