Richard A. Schmidt
Republican · TX
Richard A. Schmidt is a Van Zandt County attorney and former First Assistant District Attorney. He has practiced criminal law in East Texas for more than 15 years.
Where Richard A. Schmidt stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records)
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
Represented the State as Van Zandt County's first assistant prosecutor in a burglary appeal (Marshall v. State). The state appeals court upheld the conviction and 25-year prison sentence on 2016-07-12.
July 12, 2016Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: search.txcourts.gov
Represented the State as Van Zandt County's first assistant prosecutor in a capital murder appeal (Maples v. State). The state appeals court upheld the conviction on 2016-06-24.
June 24, 2016Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: search.txcourts.gov
Past race Richard A. Schmidt ran in:
- Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney · November 3, 2026 · Van Zandt County, Texas