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Criminal District Attorney, Tarrant County

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4 years
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2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The criminal district attorney prosecutes criminal cases in Tarrant County's courts and represents the county in civil legal matters.

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Tiffany Burks

Democratic

Attorney · Arlington

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  • Pledges to prosecute violent and predatory crime fairly.
  • Supports second chances for young offenders.
  • Pledges to address mental health and addiction.
  • Pledges to protect public safety and taxpayer dollars.
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  1. Pledges to prosecute violent and predatory crime fairly.

    Tiffany Burks for Tarrant County District Attorney

    Campaign website · Tiffany Burks for District Attorney Campaign · tiffanyburksforda.com

    “Prosecute Violent & Predatory Crime”

  2. Supports second chances for young offenders.

    Tiffany Burks for Tarrant County District Attorney

    Campaign website · Tiffany Burks for District Attorney Campaign · tiffanyburksforda.com

    “Second Chances for Youth”

  3. Pledges to address mental health and addiction.

    Tiffany Burks for Tarrant County District Attorney

    Campaign website · Tiffany Burks for District Attorney Campaign · tiffanyburksforda.com

    “Address Mental Health & Addiction”

  4. Pledges to protect public safety and taxpayer dollars.

    Tiffany Burks for Tarrant County District Attorney

    Campaign website · Tiffany Burks for District Attorney Campaign · tiffanyburksforda.com

    “Protect Public Safety & Taxpayer Dollars”

Phil Sorrells

RepublicanIncumbent

Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney

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