Tim O'Hare
Republican · TX · Tarrant County Judge
Tim O'Hare has served as Tarrant County Judge since January 2023. He previously served as a Farmers Branch council member and mayor, chaired the Tarrant County Republican Party, practiced law, and managed a real-estate investment business. He is the 2026 Republican nominee seeking reelection.
Track record
Environment and Public Health
· 4 records
On May 20, 2025, County Judge Tim O'Hare cast the sole vote against Court Order 145220 approving fiscal-year 2026 state funding for laboratory-response public-health emergency preparedness.
May 20, 2025Against
Source: agendamgmtprod.tarrantcountytx.gov · researched July 13, 2026
On May 20, 2025, County Judge Tim O'Hare cast the sole vote against Court Order 145221 approving fiscal-year 2026 state funding for public-health emergency preparedness.
May 20, 2025Against
Source: agendamgmtprod.tarrantcountytx.gov · researched July 13, 2026
On May 20, 2025, County Judge Tim O'Hare cast the sole vote against fiscal-year 2026 state funding for Tarrant County Public Health's North Texas Syndromic Surveillance Program.
May 20, 2025Against
Source: agendamgmtprod.tarrantcountytx.gov · researched July 13, 2026
On May 20, 2025, County Judge Tim O'Hare cast the sole vote against Court Order 145222 approving fiscal-year 2026 state funding for the Cities Readiness Initiative.
May 20, 2025Against
Source: agendamgmtprod.tarrantcountytx.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Government Efficiency
· 3 records
On July 1, 2025, County Judge Tim O'Hare voted for Court Order 145454 approving implementation and use of the Work Number employment-verification database.
July 1, 2025For
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On July 1, 2025, County Judge Tim O'Hare voted for Court Order 145456 revising Tarrant County salary-administration guidelines; it passed 4-1.
July 1, 2025For
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On September 17, 2024, County Judge Tim O'Hare cast the sole vote against Court Order 143849 approving Tarrant County government's fiscal-year 2025 budget.
September 17, 2024Against
Source: agendamgmtprod.tarrantcountytx.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Healthcare Affordability
· 2 records
On February 4, 2025, County Judge Tim O'Hare voted for Court Order 144690 submitting a fiscal-year 2026 state grant application for Tarrant County's Mental Health Diversion Program.
February 4, 2025For
Source: agendamgmtprod.tarrantcountytx.gov · researched July 13, 2026
On September 17, 2024, County Judge Tim O'Hare seconded and voted for Court Order 143850 adopting the Tarrant County Hospital District tax rate of $0.1825 per $100 valuation.
September 17, 2024For
Source: agendamgmtprod.tarrantcountytx.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Government Spending Reduction
· 2 records
On September 17, 2024, Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare moved to approve Court Order 143848 setting the county tax rate for tax year 2024; it passed unanimously.
September 17, 2024For
Source: agendamgmtprod.tarrantcountytx.gov · researched July 13, 2026
On September 17, 2024, County Judge Tim O'Hare seconded and voted for Court Order 143850 adopting the Tarrant County Hospital District tax rate of $0.1825 per $100 valuation.
September 17, 2024For
Source: agendamgmtprod.tarrantcountytx.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 8 records
On May 20, 2025, County Judge Tim O'Hare cast the sole vote against Court Order 145220 approving fiscal-year 2026 state funding for laboratory-response public-health emergency preparedness.
May 20, 2025Against
Source: agendamgmtprod.tarrantcountytx.gov · researched July 13, 2026
On May 20, 2025, County Judge Tim O'Hare cast the sole vote against Court Order 145221 approving fiscal-year 2026 state funding for public-health emergency preparedness.
May 20, 2025Against
Source: agendamgmtprod.tarrantcountytx.gov · researched July 13, 2026
On May 20, 2025, County Judge Tim O'Hare cast the sole vote against Court Order 145222 approving fiscal-year 2026 state funding for the Cities Readiness Initiative.
May 20, 2025Against
Source: agendamgmtprod.tarrantcountytx.gov · researched July 13, 2026
On February 4, 2025, County Judge Tim O'Hare seconded and voted for Court Order 144696 submitting a fiscal-year 2026 grant application for the Tarrant County Constables Body-Worn Camera Program.
February 4, 2025For
Source: agendamgmtprod.tarrantcountytx.gov · researched July 13, 2026
On February 4, 2025, County Judge Tim O'Hare voted for Court Order 144690 submitting a fiscal-year 2026 state grant application for Tarrant County's Mental Health Diversion Program.
February 4, 2025For
Source: agendamgmtprod.tarrantcountytx.gov · researched July 13, 2026
On February 4, 2025, County Judge Tim O'Hare voted for Court Order 144689 submitting a fiscal-year 2026 victim-assistance grant application for the Criminal District Attorney's Victim Services Unit.
February 4, 2025For
Source: agendamgmtprod.tarrantcountytx.gov · researched July 13, 2026
On February 4, 2025, County Judge Tim O'Hare voted for Court Order 144695 submitting a fiscal-year 2026 juvenile-justice and truancy-prevention grant application for the School-Based Delinquency Prevention Program.
February 4, 2025For
Source: agendamgmtprod.tarrantcountytx.gov · researched July 13, 2026
On February 4, 2025, County Judge Tim O'Hare seconded and voted for Court Order 144691 submitting a fiscal-year 2026 state grant application for the Tarrant County Veterans Treatment Court.
February 4, 2025For
Source: agendamgmtprod.tarrantcountytx.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Social Programs and Welfare
· 3 records
On February 4, 2025, County Judge Tim O'Hare voted for Court Order 144689 submitting a fiscal-year 2026 victim-assistance grant application for the Criminal District Attorney's Victim Services Unit.
February 4, 2025For
Source: agendamgmtprod.tarrantcountytx.gov · researched July 13, 2026
On February 4, 2025, County Judge Tim O'Hare voted for Court Order 144695 submitting a fiscal-year 2026 juvenile-justice and truancy-prevention grant application for the School-Based Delinquency Prevention Program.
February 4, 2025For
Source: agendamgmtprod.tarrantcountytx.gov · researched July 13, 2026
On February 4, 2025, County Judge Tim O'Hare seconded and voted for Court Order 144691 submitting a fiscal-year 2026 state grant application for the Tarrant County Veterans Treatment Court.
February 4, 2025For
Source: agendamgmtprod.tarrantcountytx.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Elections
- County Judge · November 3, 2026 · Tarrant County, Texas · incumbent
Profile last researched July 13, 2026.