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Chris Taylor has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of North Texas and a law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law. He is a husband, father, and attends St. Mary the Virgin Catholic Church. 

Chris previously worked as an assistant criminal district attorney. 

Chris is a judge of the Texas 48th District Court. He was appointed in 2021. Chris previously ran for Texas' 96th District Court in 2020 but did not win. 

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

Legal Experience

Believes in running an efficient docket and respecting the time and resources of the people he serves.

- Believes in running an efficient docket and respecting the time and resources of the people he serves.

Judicial Administration

Believes in applying the law as it is written and "honoring the Constitution—not rewriting it from the bench."

Values fairness, consistency, and respect for every person in the courtroom.

- Believes in applying the law as it is written and "honoring the Constitution—not rewriting it from the bench."
- Values fairness, consistency, and respect for every person in the courtroom.

Judicial Philosophy

As of January 22, 2026, Chris Taylor’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- In Texas, appeals from district and county courts, except death penalty cases, go to one of 14 intermediate courts of appeal.
- There are a total of 80 appellate court seats, distributed variably among the courts based on population across the 14 districts.
- Courts with more than three justices decide cases in rotating panels of three.
- Justices are elected in partisan elections for six-year terms.
- The yearly salary for a Court of Appeals justice in Texas is between $192,500 and $255,050 based on the total number of years they have served.