Denton

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2026 Texas Primary Election

Texas

Legal Experience

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

County Criminal Court at Law Judge

Justice of the Peace

- Texas county probate judges handle all cases in probate, including estate administration, wills, guardianships, and incapacitation cases.
- There are a total of 24 probate judges across 12 counties within the state.
- They are paid an annual salary between $158,000 and $193,400.

Property Rights

Probate Court Judge

Financial Management

County Treasurer

Administration

County Clerk

District Clerk

- County commissioners vote on the budget and appropriations, which fund essential county services like road maintenance.
- They create and enforce civil and criminal laws that align with state regulations, including land use and construction codes.
- Commissioners implement state and federal mandates while overseeing county agencies and public buildings.
- They also set tax rates for the county and its subdivisions.
- Each Texas county has four commissioners and a county judge, forming the local governing body known as the Commissioners Court.

2026 Texas candidates

Denton County Criminal Court at Law Judge, Republican Primary

1 candidate

Denton Justice of the Peace, Justice Precinct 2, Republican Primary

3 candidates

Denton Probate Court Judge, Republican Primary

1 candidate

Denton County Treasurer, Republican Primary

1 candidate

Denton County Criminal Court at Law Judge, Republican Primary

1 candidate

Denton County Clerk, Democratic Primary

1 candidate

Denton Probate Court Judge, Republican Primary

1 candidate

Denton District Clerk, Republican Primary

1 candidate

Denton County Commissioner, District 4, Republican Primary

4 candidates

Denton Justice of the Peace, Justice Precinct 3, Republican Primary

2 candidates