The new Tarrant County Judge wants to lower the temperature of the Tarrant County Commissioners Court after recent meetings have involved clashes with citizens over a number of issues.

Alisa Simmons elected Tarrant County Judge What we know: Democrat Alisa Simmons was elected Tarrant County Judge on November 3, unseating Republican incumbent Tim O'Hare.

O'Hare had held the position since 2023, and no Democrat has been elected Tarrant County Judge in 40 years.