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Judicial appointments and bench changes across Texas courts, recorded as they happen — each item links to the court, the county, and the judge's profile.
Sixty-two Texas trial courts get new judges, county by county
Unofficial results from the November 3, 2026 general election bring new judges to 62 district and criminal district courts across Texas. The full list, county by county.
Judicial electionsNovember 5Three new chief justices and seven new justices for Texas courts of appeals
Unofficial results from the November 3, 2026 general election bring new chief justices to the 4th, 12th and 14th Courts of Appeals and seven new justices elsewhere.
Judicial electionsNovember 5Ten new judges for the Texas Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals and 15th Court of Appeals
Unofficial results from the November 3, 2026 general election put new judges in all ten statewide judicial seats on the ballot, including chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas.
Judicial electionsJacqueline Franklin appointed to the new 513th District Court in Harris County
Governor Greg Abbott named Jacqueline Franklin judge of the 513th District Court, a new district court in Harris County, effective September 1, 2026.
Judicial appointmentsAugust 27Donna Hansen appointed to the new 523rd District Court in Montgomery County
Governor Greg Abbott named Donna Hansen judge of the 523rd District Court, a new district court in Montgomery County, effective September 1, 2026.
Judicial appointmentsAugust 26Cindy Bridges appointed to the new 490th District Court in Brazoria County
Governor Greg Abbott named Cindy Bridges judge of the 490th District Court, a new district court in Brazoria County, effective September 1, 2026.
Judicial appointmentsAugust 25Michael Landrum appointed to the new 514th District Court in Harris County
Governor Greg Abbott named Michael Landrum judge of the 514th District Court, a new district court in Harris County, effective September 1, 2026.
Judicial appointmentsAugust 25Shawn Thierry appointed to the new 515th District Court in Harris County
Governor Greg Abbott named Shawn Nicole Thierry judge of the 515th District Court, a new district court in Harris County, effective September 1, 2026.
Judicial appointmentsAugust 24Jason Bramow appointed to the 425th District Court in Williamson County
Governor Greg Abbott named Jason Bramow judge of the 425th District Court in Williamson County, effective September 1, 2026.
Judicial appointmentsAugust 24Leonard Peters appointed to the new 492nd District Court in Colorado and Lavaca Counties
Governor Greg Abbott named Leonard Peters judge of the 492nd District Court, a new district court in Colorado and Lavaca Counties, effective September 1, 2026.
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