BELL COUNTY, Texas — Attorney Jeff Parker has announced that he will run for Bell County District Attorney in the Republican Primary in 2024.
In an announcement of his candidacy on Facebook, Parker said he is a fifth-generation Texan who is currently serving as an Assistant District Attorney with the Coryell County District Attorney's Office.
Parker said he is a graduate of Baylor University, both undergrad and law school, and the National Computer Forensic Institute. He began his career with the Bell County District Attorney's Office.
Parker says he has been Board Certified in Criminal Law since 2008 and has experience prosecuting "all types of cases, from theft to death penalty capital murder."
"With our current DA not seeking reelection, it's vital that Bell County's next District Attorney has the right mix of expertise, experience and integrity," said Parker in his campaign announcement. "That's where I come in."
In the announcement, Parker said his vision in the role is "Ensuring swift and just consequences for unlawful acts, strengthening law enforcement support, not defunding; and prioritizing community safety and holding offenders accountable."
Parker also said he would focus on resolving criminal cases quickly and effectively, addressing illegal immigration issues impacting Bell County, supporting victims and "fostering a safe, secure and thriving community for all."
Parker said he will be committed to transparent, accountable and adaptable leadership, proactive collaboration and open dialogue with law enforcement and the community and "championing the cause of justice and security in Bell County."
Current Bell County District Attorney Henry Garza has stated that he does not plan to seek reelection in 2024.
Parker will run against current Bell County District Attorney's Office First Assistant Stephanie Newell in the primary on March 5, 2024.
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