Douglas Freitag

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Douglas Freitag

Republican Party

Texas 140th District Court

Tenure

2020 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

5

Report an officeholder change

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Appointed

September 15, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Southwest Texas State University, 1997

Law

Texas Tech University School of Law, 2000

Personal

Birthplace

Taylor, Texas

Religion

Christian

Profession

Attorney

Contact

Official website

Douglas Freitag (Republican Party) is a judge of the Texas 140th District Court. He assumed office on September 15, 2020. His current term ends on December 31, 2028.

Freitag (Republican Party) ran for re-election for judge of the Texas 140th District Court. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Governor Greg Abbott (R) appointed Freitag to the court on September 15, 2020, to replace Judge Jim Bob Darnell.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Lubbock County, Texas (2024)

General election

General election for Texas 140th District Court

Incumbent Douglas Freitag won election in the general election for Texas 140th District Court on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Douglas Freitag (R)	100.0	95,037

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas 140th District Court

Incumbent Douglas Freitag advanced from the Republican primary for Texas 140th District Court on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Douglas Freitag	100.0	24,966

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Endorsements

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2020

See also: Municipal elections in Lubbock County, Texas (2020)

General election

General election for Texas 140th District Court

Incumbent Douglas Freitag won election in the general election for Texas 140th District Court on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Douglas Freitag (R)	100.0	90,837

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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for Texas 140th District Court

Incumbent Douglas Freitag defeated Tom Brummett in the Republican primary runoff for Texas 140th District Court on July 14, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Douglas Freitag	60.2	7,541
		Tom Brummett	39.8	4,982

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,523 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas 140th District Court

Incumbent Douglas Freitag and Tom Brummett advanced to a runoff. They defeated Robert Sullivan and Ryan Gentry in the Republican primary for Texas 140th District Court on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Douglas Freitag	45.0	11,990
✔		Tom Brummett	25.8	6,880
	Submit photo	Robert Sullivan	18.3	4,881
	Submit photo	Ryan Gentry	10.8	2,884

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 26,635
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2020

Douglas Freitag completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Freitag's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm a Christian, Husband, Father to three boys, and have been a licensed attorney for over 19 years. My practice has been in the areas of prosecution, defense of individual rights, family law, business law and dispute resolution.

I'm driven by my faith and my love of my family.

I grew up working in a family business where I learned the values of hard work and customer service.

I believe in, and practice, traditional conservative family values.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Experience - Having worked in both the public and private sector, I have diverse professional experience.
• Integrity - Greatness begins at home with an established set of standards for the family. From there the community benefits as the standard bearers leave home and go into the world.
• Hard Work - You cannot control what others do or how they react; you can always put forth your best effort though.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'm passionate about individual rights and freedoms. Ours was a system designed for limited government and it should remain that way.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I'd like to follow the example of the son who only does what the Father tells Him to do and only says what the Father tells Him to say. I haven't made it to that point though (at least not yet).

I also look up to my grandfather. He's 94 years old (as of January 2020) and still lives at home by himself. He drives and goes where he wants. He is one of the remaining members of the greatest generation, having served in the Navy at Iwo Jima during WWII. He's one of the kindest men I've ever known and he has taken great care of his children, his grandchildren, and his great grandchildren. I cannot recall ever hearing him and my grandmother say a cross word to one another.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

I'd recommend that everyone spend more time reading their Bible and living by the principles set forth by Jesus. I don't know that it will tell you much about my political philosophy, but it will tell you about my values and how I try to live my life.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The most important characteristic for an elected official is integrity. Integrity is easily lost when you don't do the right thing or when you don't do things for the right reasons. It is more important to do what is right, than it is to do what is popular.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Integrity, fairness, impartiality along with diverse life and professional experience

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Fairness and impartiality. The law should be the same for all, but every case will have unique facts and must be judged individually.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I was the best husband and father I could be

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The first major (to me) historical event I remember is the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger. I was 11 at the time.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was working in my father's dry cleaners and laundry business. I worked for Dad in some capacity (at least during school breaks) from shortly after he acquired the business until I was in law school.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I don't know that it is my favorite, but I really enjoyed The Monk & The Merchant.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Atticus Finch (To Kill a Mockingbird) is high on my list.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Burn the Ships - For King & Country

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

My dad passed 14 years ago. Still doesn't seem like it's real some days.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

I believe people need to be more aware of the Court system as a whole. This particular office will hear family law cases, civil matters and felony criminal cases. The chance of it touching someone you know is greater than most think.

How would you describe your legal philosophy?

Conservative. The words have meanings that should be followed. Nothing more should be read into them. Nothing less should be taken from them.

Is there a particular judge, past or present, whom you admire?

There are several, but it wouldn't be proper to name names as long as I'm a candidate.

Do you believe that empathy is an important quality for a judge?

I do believe that empathy is an important quality for a judge. I also believe that fairness, integrity, and impartiality are important and should be the basis for applying the law to the facts in each case. Each case must be judged independently.

Have you ever been rated by a Bar Association? If so, what was the rating?

Not that I know of.

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

I'm running for this office because I believe it is what I'm called to do at this point in my life. I believe I have the experience and the maturity to do the job that is required with the highest standards.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for a judge to have previous experience in government or politics?

Not necessarily. I do think it's beneficial for a Judge to have worked in the public sector, but I also think it is beneficial to have worked in the private sector as well. I believe having done both makes for a more well rounded perspective from the bench.

What is your primary concern about today's legal system in your state?

Sheer volume. The Court system, as a whole, is struggling to provide services that are efficient while maintaining the fairness that is (and should be) required.

What do you consider the greatest opportunity for the legal system in your state?

To continue to provide quality justice to all, no matter their age, race, gender, or socioeconomic status.

Would you be interested in serving on a higher court in the future? If so, which court appeals to you?

I don't anticipate seeking to serve on a higher court. However, if the calling is placed on my life for it, I will be open to it.

Do you believe that Bar Association ratings are an accurate reflection of a judge’s ability?

No, I don't. I believe that Judges are way more than the rating system assigned by various Bar Associations.

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