Mark H. Hanna

- 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

Emileigh Crouch

Walter Ley

THE GOVERNOR

Mark is an attorney. He was appointed as a judge for the 502nd Judicial District in Fort Bend County, Texas, effective December 1, 2025.

Mark is currently a judge of the 502nd Judicial District, Fort Bend County. He was appointed in 2025.

As a Judge of the 502nd Judicial District in Fort Bend County, appointed for a term from December 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026.

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