Republican Jay A. Bender is running for reelection as judge of Collin County Court at Law No. 6 in the Nov. 3, 2026, election. The state’s certified ballot lists no opponent.
Background
Bender joined the bench by appointment in April 2010, according to his campaign biography. He previously practiced criminal defense and worked as a prosecutor in Dallas and Collin counties.
His biography lists a bachelor’s degree from Austin College in 1995, a law degree from St. Mary’s University in 2004 and service in the Naval Reserve.
What the office does
The county identifies Bender as the Court No. 6 judge. County courts at law handle matters within jurisdiction established by Texas law, including misdemeanor cases, civil disputes and certain appeals from lower courts.
The office can affect how cases are managed and resolved for residents involved in those proceedings. It is a judicial position, distinct from the Commissioners Court, which handles county governance and budgets.
No specific new campaign proposals, implementation timetable or funding plan were verified for this profile. The account draws on the certified ballot, county court information and Bender’s published biography.
The Murphy-Wylie-Sachse Courier did not receive a direct questionnaire response from the candidate and does not endorse candidates.
