Republican Chris Taylor is running for Place 2 on Texas’ 2nd Court of Appeals in the Nov. 3, 2026, election. The state’s certified ballot lists no opposing candidate.
Judicial approach
Taylor’s campaign website emphasizes applying written law, respecting the Constitution and impartial treatment. These statements describe his judicial philosophy; they do not establish how he would decide a particular appeal.
The reviewed platform does not provide a separately costed court-administration initiative or implementation schedule.
What the court does
The 2nd Court of Appeals is a North Texas intermediate appellate court whose district includes Denton County. It reviews civil and criminal cases within its jurisdiction.
Appellate judges examine the trial record and legal arguments rather than conduct an entirely new trial. Decisions are generally made by panels, so an individual justice cannot control every outcome.
The position does not carry legislative authority to enact state tax or spending policy. Its effects on residents arise through appellate rulings and court administration.
This profile uses the certified ballot and Taylor’s published campaign material. It excludes an unverified endorsement list and detailed employment chronology.
The Flower Mound Times did not receive a direct questionnaire response from the candidate and does not endorse candidates.
