Tarrant County, Texas

Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney

2 candidates are tracked for Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Phil Sorrells and Tiffany Burks. Candidate information follows official Tarrant County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

A rematch of the 2022 race.

What this office does

District attorney or prosecutor. The district attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county or judicial district. The office decides which criminal charges to file, negotiates pleas, tries cases and, in many states, advises county government or handles child support and juvenile matters. The office sets local charging and diversion policies within state law.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Phil Sorrells, is on the ballot.

Texas › Tarrant County › Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney

Phil Sorrells

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Protecting communities and supporting law enforcement
Standing up for crime victims and holding offenders accountable
Enforcing the law with fairness, integrity, and common sense

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Sorrells has served as Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney since 2023 after more than 25 years as a judge and over 35 years total in criminal justice as a prosecutor and judge, per the campaign site. He describes himself as a fifth generation Texan, per the campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Tiffany Burks

Democratic

Top priorities

Prosecuting violent crime fairly
Protecting taxpayer dollars
Mental health, addiction, and second chances for youth

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Burks has spent 28 years in Tarrant County courtrooms, working as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney, per the campaign site. She says that dual experience gives her a complete view of the justice system, per the campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Next on your ballotTarrant County District Clerk

See your full ballot

Voting info and more

Questions about this race

Who is running for Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney in 2026?

When is the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney election in Texas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Tarrant County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Tarrant County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Texas election office, or see the full Tarrant County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

The rest of your Tarrant County ballot

27 tracked races in Tarrant County, Texas. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on your ballot

Tarrant County Clerk Tarrant County Commissioner, Precinct 2 Tarrant County Commissioner, Precinct 4 See all 27 Tarrant County races

Candidate profiles

Phil Sorrells, full profile Tiffany Burks, full profile Official Texas election office