Phil Sorrells is from Lubbock, Texas. He attended Texas Tech University. He has a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University and a law degree from Texas Tech University. He lives with his wife, Susan, and their three grown children in North Richland Hills. He attends North Richland Hills Baptist Church.

Phil Sorrells, District Attorney

Phil Sorrells is originally from Lubbock, Texas. He earned his undergraduate degree and his law degree from Texas Tech University. Phil lives with his wife, Susan, and their three children in North Richland Hills and attends North Richland Hills Baptist Church.

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Phil previously worked as judge of Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 10 and as an assistant district attorney in the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office.

Phil Sorrells is currently the Criminal District Attorney for Tarrant County. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

Phil currently serves as the Tarrant County District Attorney for Texas. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his 1st term. Phil Sorrells previously served as judge of Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 10. He served multiple terms from 1996 to 2022.

As a district attorney for about three years, prosecutes civil and criminal actions under state law and presents cases before grand juries.

As a municipal/county court judge, oversaw cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducted preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issued search and arrest warrants, and determined sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.

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

- As a district attorney for about three years, prosecutes civil and criminal actions under state law and presents cases before grand juries.
- As a municipal/county court judge, oversaw cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducted preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issued search and arrest warrants, and determined sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.
- As an assistant district attorney, he prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

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States that public safety is enhanced through enforcement of criminal and civil laws in an ethical and just manner.

Emphasized reducing the case backlog to ensure that justice is delivered more quickly for victims and defendants.

Stated that experience within the prosecutor’s office is necessary to properly handle criminal cases and reduce backlog.

- States that public safety is enhanced through enforcement of criminal and civil laws in an ethical and just manner.
- Emphasized reducing the case backlog to ensure that justice is delivered more quickly for victims and defendants.
- Stated that experience within the prosecutor’s office is necessary to properly handle criminal cases and reduce backlog.

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

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Phil Sorrells

Phil previously worked as Judge of Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 10 and as an Assistant District Attorney in the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office.

Phil currently serves as the Tarrant County District Attorney for Texas. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his 1st term. Phil Sorrells previously served as Judge of Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 10. He served multiple terms from 1996 to 2022.

As a district attorney for about 3 years, prosecutes civil and criminal actions under state law and presents cases before grand juries.

As a municipal/county court judge, he oversaw cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducted preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issued search and arrest warrants, and determined sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.

- As a district attorney for about 3 years, prosecutes civil and criminal actions under state law and presents cases before grand juries.
- As a municipal/county court judge, he oversaw cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducted preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issued search and arrest warrants, and determined sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.
- As an assistant district attorney, he prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

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

Opposes low bail practices, advocating for keeping individuals in jail.

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Will not prosecute women or anyone facilitating an abortion, including doctors.

Asserts that the county should hold detainees longer until federal policy changes, opposing the current Biden administration's approach of releasing detainees on bond.

Plans to start an elections integrity task force to investigate complaints regarding election integrity.

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- District attorneys prosecute felony criminal cases on behalf of the state, presenting them to grand juries and working closely with law enforcement during investigations.
- They also represent victims seeking protective orders and assist in removing children from abusive homes as part of their responsibilities.
- They are elected to four-year terms.
- District attorneys in Texas make between $175,000 and $220,500, based on how long they have served in office. 