Judge James Eidson - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. James Eidson is a judge for the 42nd District Court of Texas in Taylor County. He was elected to the bench in 2016, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. John W. Weeks.

Prior to his election, Eidson served as the District Attorney for the Taylor County District Attorney's Office for twenty years.

Eidson earned a J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1978.

He is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. James Eidson

State of Texas vs. Christin Cox, Billy Olson Bail Bond #048

On October 13, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Taylor County. Judge Eidson, James presiding.

Filed

Oct 13, 2023

Status

Dismissal

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Taylor County

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Taylor County, TX

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Nov 24, 2023

Oneok NGL Pipeline, L.C.C, vs. Samuel H. Canon and Patricia C. Canon, Trustees of S.H. And P.C. Canon Living Trust

On October 9, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Taylor County. Judge Eidson, James presiding.

Filed

Oct 09, 2023

Status

Want of Prosecution

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Taylor County

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Taylor County, TX

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Property

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General Property

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Nov 23, 2023

James R. Craig And Karen F. Craig vs. Fay Servicing, LLC, Authorized Agent And Servicer For US Bank Trust N.A., Not In Individual Capacity But Soley As Owner Trustee For VRMTG Asset Trust

On September 27, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Taylor County. Judge Eidson, James presiding.

Filed

Sep 27, 2023

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Dismissal

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Taylor County

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Taylor County, TX

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Nov 23, 2023

Central Appraisal District of Taylor County vs. Robin Fraser

On September 25, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Taylor County. Judge Eidson, James presiding.

Filed

Sep 25, 2023

Status

Dismissal

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Taylor County

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Taylor County, TX

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Tax

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General Tax

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Nov 23, 2023

In the Matter of Stuart Taylor

On September 21, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Taylor County. Judge Eidson, James presiding.

Filed

Sep 21, 2023

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Other

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Taylor County

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Taylor County, TX

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Administrative

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Licensing

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Nov 23, 2023

Central Appraisal District of Taylor County vs. Caleb Barrilleaux et al

On September 6, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Taylor County. Judge Eidson, James presiding.

Filed

Sep 06, 2023

Status

Dismissal

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Taylor County

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Taylor County, TX

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Tax

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General Tax

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Nov 23, 2023

State of Texas vs. Frederick Faesha Johnson, Jr.

On August 14, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Taylor County. Judge Eidson, James presiding.

Filed

Aug 14, 2023

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Closed

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Taylor County

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Taylor County, TX

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Nov 23, 2023

Angelica Flores as Next Friend of V.F., a Minor vs. Nicholas Alford, Ashlea Martin, and Brandi Hyke

On July 13, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Taylor County. Judge Eidson, James presiding.

Filed

Jul 13, 2023

Status

Stipulated Judgment

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Taylor County

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Taylor County, TX

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Torts

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Automobile

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Nov 23, 2023

Central Appraisal District of Taylor County vs. Teddy Trogdon et al

On July 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Taylor County. Judge Eidson, James presiding.

Filed

Jul 12, 2023

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Judgment (Other)

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Taylor County

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Taylor County, TX

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Tax

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General Tax

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Nov 23, 2023

Patricia Boland,Carroll Boland vs. Lonestar Chip Seal, LLC,Michael Donohue

On July 10, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Taylor County. Judge Eidson, James presiding.

Filed

Jul 10, 2023

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Stipulated Judgment

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Taylor County

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Taylor County, TX

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Nov 23, 2023

Twin City Rentals vs. Karl Ivan Punch

On July 3, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Taylor County. Judge Eidson, James presiding.

Filed

Jul 03, 2023

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Want of Prosecution

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Taylor County

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Taylor County, TX

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Nov 23, 2023

Ally Bank vs. Michael L. Guthrie and Whitney A. Guthrie

On July 3, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Taylor County. Judge Eidson, James presiding.

Filed

Jul 03, 2023

Status

Want of Prosecution

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Taylor County

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Taylor County, TX

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Nov 23, 2023

Davis Rentals LLC vs. Manuel Gonzales

On June 29, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Taylor County. Judge Eidson, James presiding.

Filed

Jun 29, 2023

Status

Default Judgment

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Taylor County

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Taylor County, TX

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Nov 23, 2023

In the Matter of Ruben Rosales

On June 22, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Taylor County. Judge Eidson, James presiding.

Filed

Jun 22, 2023

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Other

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Taylor County

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Taylor County, TX

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Administrative

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Licensing

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Nov 22, 2023

Central Appraisal District of Taylor County vs. Juan Lozano et al

On June 20, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Taylor County. Judge Eidson, James presiding.

Filed

Jun 20, 2023

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Judgment (Other)

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Taylor County

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Taylor County, TX

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Tax

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General Tax

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Nov 22, 2023

Sara Butler, As Next Friend of C.N.P., A Minor vs. Le Jin and Daniel Lawrence Washburn

On June 7, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Taylor County. Judge Eidson, James presiding.

Filed

Jun 07, 2023

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Stipulated Judgment

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Taylor County

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Taylor County, TX

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Torts

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Automobile

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Nov 22, 2023

In the Matter of Christian Jacob Lara

On June 7, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Taylor County. Judge Eidson, James presiding.

Filed

Jun 07, 2023

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Other

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Taylor County

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Taylor County, TX

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Administrative

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Licensing

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Nov 22, 2023

Central Appraisal District of Taylor County vs. Jason Williams et al

On June 5, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Taylor County. Judge Eidson, James presiding.

Filed

Jun 05, 2023

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Judgment (Other)

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Taylor County

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Taylor County, TX

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Tax

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General Tax

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Nov 21, 2023

Central Appraisal District of Taylor County vs. Cathy Runnels et al

On June 5, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Taylor County. Judge Eidson, James presiding.

Filed

Jun 05, 2023

Status

Dismissal

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Taylor County

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Taylor County, TX

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Tax

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General Tax

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Nov 21, 2023

Central Appraisal District of Taylor County vs. 4-Way Haulers, LLC et al

On June 1, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Taylor County. Judge Eidson, James presiding.

Filed

Jun 01, 2023

Status

Dismissal

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Taylor County

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Taylor County, TX

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Tax

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General Tax

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Nov 21, 2023

J6 Energy Services, Inc. VS. Primal Flowback & Rental, LLC

On June 1, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Taylor County. Judge Eidson, James presiding.

Filed

Jun 01, 2023

Status

Foreign,Sister-State Judgment

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Taylor County

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Taylor County, TX

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Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

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Nov 21, 2023

Central Appraisal District of Taylor County vs. Tri-Force ProHydro, LLC et al

On June 1, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Taylor County. Judge Eidson, James presiding.

Filed

Jun 01, 2023

Status

Dismissal

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Taylor County

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Taylor County, TX

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Tax

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General Tax

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Nov 21, 2023

The State of Texas vs. Approximately 3 Grams of Tetrahydrocannabinol Oil and One Thounsand Five Hundred Seventy Dollars and no/100 ($1,570.00) in U.S. Currency

On May 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Taylor County. Judge Eidson, James presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2023

Status

Default Judgment

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Taylor County

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Taylor County, TX

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Criminal

Matter Type

Forfeiture

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Nov 21, 2023

William David Adams v. Pedro Hererra and Professional Collision Equipment, LLC and Professional Collision Equipment

On May 23, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Taylor County. Judge Eidson, James presiding.

Filed

May 23, 2023

Status

Dismissal

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Taylor County

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Taylor County, TX

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Torts

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Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 21, 2023

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About

James Eidson
Party Affiliation Republican	Republican
Current Appointment 42nd District Court of Texas, Department Suite 401	42nd District Court of Texas, Department Suite 401
Election/Appointment 2016 - 42nd District Court; 2020 - Re-elected	2016 - 42nd District Court; 2020 - Re-elected
Education J.D., Texas Tech University School of Law - 1978	J.D., Texas Tech University School of Law - 1978