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.

Legal Experience

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.

Judicial Administration

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.

Judicial Philosophy

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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.