Bob Carroll

- 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

Bob is a judge. He works at the 40th District Court in Texas. He previously practiced law as an attorney for 25 years and served as a judge for the Ellis County Court at Law and the City of Oak Municipal Court.

Bob Carroll - Ballotpedia

Has 25 years of experience practicing law as an attorney prior to joining the bench.

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