Greg Wihelm received a bachelor's degree in business from Baylor University and a law degree from Regent University.

Greg is a district judge for Texas District 504.

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Greg is currently a judge for the 504th District Court. He was appointed by Governor Abbott and sworn in on January 15, 2026.

Greg is currently a judge for the 504th District Court. He was sworn in on January 15, 2026. He previously founded a law firm.

Believes he is "uniquely prepared with the knowledge, experience, and insight to effectively serve our county as Judge of the 504th District Court."

- Believes he is "uniquely prepared with the knowledge, experience, and insight to effectively serve our county as Judge of the 504th District Court."

Legal Experience

Wants to "increase overall efficiency to ensure swift and effective justice."

- Wants to "increase overall efficiency to ensure swift and effective justice."

Judicial Administration

Committed to "upholding the original intent of the Constitution."

Focuses on "a commitment to justice for victims, community safety, and holding offenders accountable for their crimes."

- Committed to "upholding the original intent of the Constitution."
- Focuses on "a commitment to justice for victims, community safety, and holding offenders accountable for their crimes."

Judicial Philosophy

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

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

Greg Wilhelm

- 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.