Brandy Mueller

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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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Brandy is a judge for the 403rd Criminal District Court in Travis County, Texas. She works at the Travis County Criminal District Court. She previously worked as an Assistant County Attorney, as an Assistant District Attorney, as a Special Assistant United States Attorney, and as a defense attorney in Austin.

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403rd Criminal District Court

Brandy Mueller is currently State District Judge for the 403rd Criminal District Court in Travis County. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.

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As an attorney, has represented numerous children and parents in neglect and abuse cases, as well as adults in criminal cases.

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

Serves as a board member of the Austin Bar Association, the Austin State Supported Living Center, Back on My Feet, the Travis County Dispute Resolution Center, the Lola Wright Foundation, CAN Academy, and American Youth Works-AmeriCorps.