Gerald "Jerry" ZimmererGerald "Jerry" Zimmerer

Jerry Zimmerer is a Texas appellate judge, attorney, and former prosecutor who is running for Chief Justice of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals in 2026. He has served on the First Court of Appeals since 2018 and previously spent more than two decades practicing law, including work as a prosecutor and in private practice. Zimmerer emphasizes judicial independence, careful application of the law, and treating every litigant fairly. As Chief Justice of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals, he would bring extensive trial and appellate experience to the court while focusing on consistent, impartial decisions and a judiciary accountable to the people of Texas.