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Andy Porter earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Austin College and a law degree from the Drake University Law School. Andy lives in Fort Worth, Texas.

Andy previously worked as an associate judge for the Texas 323rd Judicial District Court. He also worked as an appellate prosecutor for Victoria County, the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney, and the Gregg County District Attorney, an attorney for the Law Office of Andy Porter, and a staff attorney for the Texas Sixth Court of Appeals.

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Andy currently serves as the Judge for the Tarrant County Criminal District Court No. 4. He was elected in 2022 and is in his first term.

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As the judge of the Tarrant County Criminal District Court No. 4 for four years, handled felony cases, including assault, drug possession and manufacture/delivery, and sexual assault.

As the attorney of the Law Office of Andy Porter for two years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in post-conviction litigation and corporate training.

- As the judge of the Tarrant County Criminal District Court No. 4 for four years, handled felony cases, including assault, drug possession and manufacture/delivery, and sexual assault.
- As the attorney of the Law Office of Andy Porter for two years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in post-conviction litigation and corporate training.

Legal Experience

As a judge, reduced the total number of pending cases by nearly 33% in 30 months.

As the judge of the Tarrant County Criminal District Court No. 4, reduced the total number of pending cases by nearly 33%.

- As the judge of the Tarrant County Criminal District Court No. 4, reduced the total number of pending cases by nearly 33%.

Judicial Administration

Supports narrowly construing statutes to align with the Texas Legislature’s expressed purpose and comply with federal and state constitutions.

Believes narrowly construing statutes will align with the Texas Legislature’s expressed purpose and comply with federal and state constitutions.

Believes judges should leave writing laws to legislatures.

Thinks that judges should show respect for the law, litigants, and litigators within the courtroom.

- Believes narrowly construing statutes will align with the Texas Legislature’s expressed purpose and comply with federal and state constitutions.
- Believes judges should leave writing laws to legislatures.
- Thinks that judges should show respect for the law, litigants, and litigators within the courtroom.

Judicial Philosophy

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As an associate judge, heard only about 33% of his scheduled hearings between July 2021 and June 2022.

- As an associate judge, heard only about 33% of his scheduled hearings between July 2021 and June 2022.

Ethics & Conduct

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

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