Brent Hill

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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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Walter Ley

Brent is a trial attorney. He works at his private law practice in Denton County, where he has been for 23 years. He previously worked as a felony prosecutor in the 235th District Court.

Weir: Brent Hill running for 367th District Court Judge - Cross ...

Brent Hill's campaign for Texas District Judge, District 367 is his first entry into politics.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

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

Said, "Helping people and doing it for the right reason as a district court judge is a significant responsibility. There are opportunities to punish or treat people with addiction, and understanding the battles people experience is essential to a judge with the tools of justice to help rehabilitate people and give them a chance to turn their lives around."

Emphasizes the importance of maintaining neutrality as a judge.

Volunteers with Denton County Friends of the Family.

Serves local youth by teaching archery and gun safety lessons through the Dallas Safari Club and Tarrant County Big Brother/Big Sisters.