Hon. Joe R. Pool

Judge Joe Pool was elected to the bench in 2022. Prior to his judicial appointment, he practiced civil and criminal law in Hays County for over 20 years. He has experience in three federal courts, Texas Courts of Appeal, and the Texas Supreme Court. Pool also served as General Counsel for the Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation for five years.

Joe Richard Pool was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Texas. He represented all of Texas from 1963 to 1967 and then the western half of Dallas County until his death in 1968. Pool was involved in significant political activities, including chairing HUAC hearings on Vietnam War protests.

Experience:
Lawyer in Hays County; General Counsel for Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation; Judge, 428th District Court of Texas

U.S. Representative; Lawyer in Dallas

Education:
University of Texas; Southern Methodist University

Professional Affiliations:
American Legion, Dallas and Texas Bar Associations