Holly is from Houston, Texas. She attended Rice University. She has a bachelor’s degree from Rice University, a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law, and a master’s degree in public affairs from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. She lives with her husband, John, and their four children in Austin.

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Holly Taylor is from Houston, Texas. She has a bachelor’s degree from Rice University, a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law, and a master’s degree in public affairs from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. She lives in Austin with her husband, John, and they have four children.

Taylor currently works as assistant director in the civil rights division of the Travis County District Attorney's Office. She previously worked as a staff attorney and rules attorney for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.

Holly Taylor previously ran for Presiding Judge of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 2024 and did not win.

Holly previously ran for Presiding Judge of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 2024 and did not win.

As director of the Public Integrity and Complex Crimes Division, prosecuted cases of government corruption and white-collar crime.

As Director of the Public Integrity and Complex Crimes Division, prosecuted cases of government corruption and white-collar crime.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted cases of murder, sexual assault, and child abuse.

As an assistant district attorney, worked with the Conviction Integrity Unit to investigate wrongful conviction claims through DNA testing, witness interviews, and scientific expert review.

- As Director of the Public Integrity and Complex Crimes Division, prosecuted cases of government corruption and white-collar crime.
- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted cases of murder, sexual assault, and child abuse.
- As an assistant district attorney, worked with the Conviction Integrity Unit to investigate wrongful conviction claims through DNA testing, witness interviews, and scientific expert review.

Legal Experience

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Judicial Administration

Advocates for treating all parties in the legal system with dignity.

Believes that the justice system should uphold the Constitution and rule of law.

Supports considering public safety in judicial decisions.

- Advocates for treating all parties in the legal system with dignity.
- Believes that the justice system should uphold the Constitution and rule of law.
- Supports considering public safety in judicial decisions.

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Supports local music through Sonic Guild, a public charity.

Served as a PTA officer and was president of the high school band parent booster club.

Has coached children's soccer teams for many years.

- Supports local music through Sonic Guild, a public charity.
- Served as a PTA officer and was president of the high school band parent booster club.
- Has coached children's soccer teams for many years.

Community Involvement

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Is involved in the Austin community through her children, who attended local public schools.

Holly Taylor: Conquering imposter syndrome - Lone Star Parity Project

- Voters of the entire state elect judges to the Texas Criminal Court of Appeals. He or she serves in that capacity for a full six-year term. There are no term limits, but judges must retire at 75 years or older.
- The court has the power to overturn a criminal conviction and is the final authority on criminal matters in the state of Texas.
- The Criminal Court of Appeals can choose whether or not to review most criminal cases. However, the court is required to review cases involving the death penalty or bail denials.
- Court of Criminal Appeals judges earn a salary of $210,000 to $264,600, depending on how long they have served.

One of nine judges who serves on the highest appeals court for criminal matters in Texas. 