Ryan Bownds has dual bachelors degrees in economics and business administration from the University of Texas at Dallas and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. He and his wife, Bonnie, have three sons and are active members of Journey Bible Fellowship.

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Ryan Bownds has bachelor's degrees in economics and business administration from the University of Texas at Dallas and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. He has a wife, three children, and is an active member of Journey Bible Fellowship.

Ryan is an attorney. He began his career in 2013 at the McLennan County.

Ryan is currently a judge on the 512th District Court.

Has over a decade of courtroom experience, having tried serious felonies and served as Chief Prosecutor of the Special Victims Unit, overseeing cases of child abuse and adult sexual assault.

Has over a decade of courtroom experience, having tried "serious felonies" and served as Chief Prosecutor of the Special Victims Unit, overseeing cases of child abuse and adult sexual assault.

- Has over a decade of courtroom experience, having tried "serious felonies" and served as Chief Prosecutor of the Special Victims Unit, overseeing cases of child abuse and adult sexual assault.

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Promises an "efficient, [and] respectful courtroom."

- Promises an "efficient, [and] respectful courtroom."

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Believes every person should get a "fair hearing."

Thinks consequences should "fit the facts and the law.'

- Believes every person should get a "fair hearing."
- Thinks consequences should "fit the facts and the law.'

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

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Sarah Moore is from San Antonio, Texas. She has a law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law. She is a mother of four.

Sarah Moore has a law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law. She is a mother of four.

Sarah is a career prosecutor and a board-certified attorney. She previously worked in executive hotel management at luxury properties for ten years. While attending law school, she worked at the Bexar County District Attorney's Office. After graduating, she worked as a prosecutor and as a solo practitioner handling guardianship, family, civil, business, and criminal defense matters. 

Sarah is a career prosecutor and a board-certified attorney. She worked as a prosecutor and as a solo practitioner handling guardianship, family, civil, business, and criminal defense matters. 

Sarah's campaign for Texas district judge, District 512, is her first time running for public office.

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As a career prosecutor and Board-Certified attorney, has tried over 100 felony jury cases across Texas.

- As a career prosecutor and Board-Certified attorney, has tried over 100 felony jury cases across Texas.

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

Respected leader in ethics and victim advocacy, training other attorneys on fairness and professionalism.

Claims to be a "respected leader" in ethics and victim advocacy.

- Claims to be a "respected leader" in ethics and victim advocacy.

Member of the Georgetown Area Republican Women and Poppy Member.

Member of the Williamson County Republican Leaders.

Active member of the Republican Club of Sun City Texas.

Part of the Republican Club of Sun City Texas.

Associate member of the Leander Area Republican Women.

Serves as an associate member of the Northwest Austin Republican Women.

- Member of the Georgetown Area Republican Women and Poppy Member.
- Member of the Williamson County Republican Leaders.
- Part of the Republican Club of Sun City Texas.
- Associate member of the Leander Area Republican Women.
- Serves as an associate member of the Northwest Austin Republican Women.

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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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