2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas General Runoff

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Brian is from Natchez, Mississippi. He attended the University of Mississippi. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. He lives with his wife, Carol, and their three grown children in Houston, Texas.

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Brian Staley has a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Mississippi and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. He has a wife and three children.

Brian is an attorney. He works as a civil law attorney in Texas, where he has practiced for over 29 years. He previously worked at the Central Intelligence Agency as an Intelligence Research Specialist/Imagery Analyst and ran a small retail business he launched ten years ago.

Brian is a civil law attorney in Texas, where he has practiced for over 29 years. He previously worked at the Central Intelligence Agency as an Intelligence Research Specialist/Imagery Analyst. He is also a small business owner.

Brian Staley’s campaign for Texas District Judge, District 270 is his first entry into politics.

Brian previously ran for the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4 in 2022 and the Texas 333rd District Court in 2024 but lost both races.

Has 25 years of experience practicing civil law and handling cases such as mediations, pre-trial hearings, bench trials, and jury trials.

- Has 25 years of experience practicing civil law and handling cases such as mediations, pre-trial hearings, bench trials, and jury trials.

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Said, "If a case before me involves anyone with whom I have a financial interest, I will recuse myself. I will not require a court of appeals to intervene to force me to do the right thing."

Claims that in cases where he has a financial conflict of interest, he would recuse himself.

- Claims that in cases where he has a financial conflict of interest, he would recuse himself.

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Promises to treat every case with the seriousness it deserves and make decisions based on the law and facts, with integrity and fairness as his guide.

- Promises to treat every case with the seriousness it deserves and make decisions based on the law and facts, with integrity and fairness as his guide.

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Dedra Davis earned a bachelor's degree in political science and government from Texas Tech University and a law degree from the South Texas College of Law Houston. She currently lives in Houston, Texas.

Dedra is a district court judge. She works at the State of Texas as a full-time judge on the 270th District Court, where she has served since January 1, 2019. She previously practiced law in Houston, Texas, representing clients in intellectual property disputes, commercial litigation, personal injury claims, and entertainment matters.

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Dedra was previously the owner of the Law Offices of Dedra Davis.

Dedra Davis is currently a judge for the Texas 270th District Court. She was first elected in 2018 and is currently serving her second term.

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Dedra is currently a judge for Texas's 270th District Court. She was first elected in 2018 and is in her second term.

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Practices in intellectual property, commercial litigation, personal injury litigation, and entertainment law.

As an attorney at the Law Offices of Dedra Davis for 22 years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in intellectual property, commercial litigation, personal injury litigation, and entertainment law.

- As an attorney at the Law Offices of Dedra Davis for 22 years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in intellectual property, commercial litigation, personal injury litigation, and entertainment law.

Presided over 90+ virtual trials during the COVID-19 pandemic.

- Presided over 90+ virtual trials during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As of July 22, 2026, Dedra Davis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- District judges manage Texas district courts, which are trial courts with general jurisdiction, and have exclusive authority over felony cases. A judge may be presiding over a civil, criminal, juvenile, or special court. They also share jurisdiction with Texas county courts.
- Texas has over 470 district courts, each presided over by a single judge. Some courts cover multiple counties, while others are assigned to single counties based on population size.
- District judges are elected through partisan elections for four-year terms. Candidates must be between 25 and 75 years old, have lived in the district for at least 2 years, and be licensed lawyers with at least 4 years' experience.
- The annual salary for district judges ranges from $175,000 to $245,500, depending on years of service.

Presides over a trial court with general jurisdiction. 

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