- District judges manage Texas district courts, which are trial courts with general jurisdiction, including civil and criminal claims, and have exclusive authority over felony cases. 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 two years, and be licensed lawyers with a minimum of four years' experience.
- The annual salary for district judges ranges from $140,000 to $186,000, depending on years of service.

Presides over a trial court with general jurisdiction. 

Texas

2024 Texas General Election

Criminal Justice

Legal Experience

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

District Judge

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Texas House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Texas State Legislature
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. 
- There are 150 members of the Texas House of Representatives, each representing a single district. Representatives must be at least 21 years old and reside in the state for at least two years before their election. 
- State representatives are elected to two-year terms during even-numbered years. There are no term limits. 
- State representatives make $7,200 annually in addition to a $221 payment per day during legislative sessions and mileage reimbursements.

Your representative and state lawmaker in the Texas House of Representatives.

Public Safety

Taxes

Economy

Healthcare

Education

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

State Representative

- Your US Representative represents the interests of your district in the US House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. Texas currently has 36 US Representatives.
- US Representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills that become national law.
- Representatives may serve on congressional committees. Committees focus on certain policy areas, such as transportation, education, or labor. They may also run for higher positions within their party, such as the Speaker of the House or Majority/Minority Leader.
- Representatives are elected to two-year terms. To hold this office, a candidate must be a legal resident of Texas for at least seven years before their election. US Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.

Your representative and federal lawmaker in the US House of Representatives.

Economic Growth

Foreign Policy and Immigration

US Representative

- The role of a mayor in Texas is to preside over council meetings, represent the city, and facilitate communication between officials. 
- Cities may grant the mayor additional power or roles. 
- Mayors can also appoint members of citizen advisory boards and commissions.
- Mayors represent the city in intergovernmental relationships.
- Term limits, length of office, and salaries vary across cities or townships.

2024 Texas candidates

Texas District Judge, District 25

1 candidate

Texas District Judge, District 142

1 candidate

Texas State Representative, District 10

4 candidates

How this impacts you

Texas US Representative, District 38

4 candidates

How this impacts you

Texas State Representative, District 103

1 candidate

How this impacts you

Texas District Judge, District 140

1 candidate

Texas District Judge, District 143

1 candidate

Texas State Representative, District 104

1 candidate

How this impacts you

Texas District Judge, District 151

1 candidate

The Hills Mayor

2 candidates