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Josh Hill has a bachelor's degree in Spanish language and literature from The University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from the University of Houston Law Center. He has a wife and two children.

Josh served as a criminal defense attorney and a Harris County Assistant District Attorney.

Josh is a judge for the 232nd District Court in Harris County, Texas, serving since 2019.

Has been Board Certified in Criminal Law for over a decade.

As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and 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.

- Has been Board Certified in Criminal Law for over a decade.
- As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and 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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As of January 22, 2026, Josh Hill did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

Believes "judges are referees who are sworn to maintain the integrity of the system by making everyone follow the rules."

- Believes "judges are referees who are sworn to maintain the integrity of the system by making everyone follow the rules."

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Josh Hill

For Candidate Josh Hill on Issue judicial-administration: Believes there is a disagreement between judges and the District Attorney's office regarding the implementation of bond laws, particularly for serious charges like capital murder and repeat felony offenses.

Believes there is a disagreement between judges and the District Attorney's office regarding the implementation of bond laws, particularly for serious charges like capital murder and repeat felony offenses.

Josh served as a criminal defense attorney for seven years and a Harris County Assistant District Attorney for six years.

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Josh Hill has a bachelor's degree in spanish language and literature from The University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from the University of Houston Law Center. He has a wife and two children.

- Has been Board Certified in Criminal Law for over a decade.

As of January 22, 2026, Josh Hill’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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.