Dale Tillery earned a law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law.

Dale is a judge for the 134th District Court in Texas. Before taking the bench, he practiced civil and personal injury law for over 20 years. He was board certified in civil and personal injury law for more than 20 years. 

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Dale previously practiced civil and personal injury law for over 20 years. 

Dale is currently a judge on the 5th District Court of Appeals. He was elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2020. Before his appointment to the appellate court, he served as a judge on the 44th District Court.

Dale is currently a judge in the 134th District Court of Texas. He was elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2020. Before his appointment to the appellate court, he served as a judge on the 44th District Court. He also served in the Texas House of Representatives for the 105th District from 1994 through the end of 2001.

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Has over 40 years of combined legal and judicial experience, with extensive expertise in civil trial law.

As a state district court judge, he oversees all civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

- As a state district court judge, he oversees all civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

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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.