Republican David Rippel is seeking reelection as judge of Collin County Court at Law No. 4 in the Nov. 3, 2026, election. He is listed in the Texas secretary of state’s ballot certification.
The county’s officials directory identifies Rippel as the court’s judge. Texas judicial records date his service on the bench to April 2010.
Background
A county account of judges’ military service says Rippel served in the Army, retired as a lieutenant colonel and held battalion and company command roles. The State Bar of Texas records his Texas law license from May 1998.
The court’s role
County courts at law resolve cases within jurisdiction established by state law. The county describes their responsibilities as including criminal misdemeanors and civil disputes, with assignments varying among courts. A judge decides cases under existing law rather than setting legislative policy or county tax rates.
The sources reviewed do not establish a detailed new 2026 campaign platform or spending proposal for Rippel. No unverified policy commitments or endorsements are included.
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