Bryan Bufkin

- 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. 

Criminal Justice

Texas

Legal Experience

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

District Judge

Walter Ley

Bryan Bufkin is from Granbury, Texas. He has a bachelor 27s degree in political science from the University of Texas at Arlington and a law degree from Baylor Law School. 

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Bryan is a partner at Bufkin & Adams, PLLC. He previously served as an assistant district attorney for the Johnson and Somervell Counties District Attorney's Office. 

Bryan is currently the judge of the 355th Judicial District Court in Hood County. He was appointed to this position in June 2021 and re-elected in 2022. He previously served as an assistant district attorney for the Johnson and Somervell Counties District Attorney's Office.

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As a district court judge, oversees felony, probate, and civil cases, and exercises authority to review the decisions of certain state administrative agencies.

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

Has volunteered as a coach for the Granbury Athletic Association.