Six police associations, including the Texas Municipal Police Association and Dallas Police Association, back Judge Smith for Place 6. Judge Smith with members of the Plano Police Association. NORTH TEXAS — August 27, 2026 — Judge Ben Smith, candidate for Justice of the Texas Fifth Court of Appeals, Place 6, announced the endorsement of six law enforcement associations representing officers across North Texas and the state. Judge Smith has earned the endorsement of: Texas Mun