Municue
Dallas, TX

Ad Hoc Judicial Nominating Committee · 1:00 PM · Council Chambers, City Hall

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The Ad Hoc Judicial Nominating Committee is scheduled to receive a briefing on the Judicial Nominating Commission's candidate recommendations for full-time Municipal Judge — including the Administrative Judge and Associate Judge positions — and then vote on which candidates to forward to City Council. This meeting is the committee's decisive step before City Council makes final appointments.
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This meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026 and has not occurred yet. The analysis below is a preview based on the published agenda.

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Journalist

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe May 12 meeting is the last public forum before this ad hoc committee forwards judicial candidates to City Council for appointment to Administrative Judge and Associate Judge positions. The names of the candidates under consideration are not published in the agenda — the briefing by Mathew McDougal (item A, file 26-1519A) is the point at which the JNC's slate will be disclosed.

Lobbyist

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingItem B (file 26-1699A) is the committee vote that determines which Judicial Nominating Commission candidates are forwarded to City Council for appointment as Administrative Judge and Associate Judge. Anyone seeking to influence the slate must engage committee members before May 12 — once the vote occurs, the decision moves to Council.

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The committee may vote to make recommendations to City Council regarding any of the following items on this agenda.

#ABriefing presenting the Judicial Nominating Commission's recommendations for full-time Municipal Judge positions, including the Administrative Judge and Associate Judge roles.

Matthew McDougalJudicial Nomination Commission

#BThe Judicial Nominating Commission's recommendations for full-time Municipal Judge positions—including the Administrative Judge and Associate Judge—are being considered for referral to City Council for final selection.

Paul E. RidleyJudicial Nomination CommissionMayor and City Council Office

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