2026 Texas General Election

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Sally Montgomery earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics and biology from Southern Methodist University, a master's degree in environment studies from the University of North Texas, and a law degree from the Baylor University School of Law. Sally lives in Dallas, Texas and is a member of the All Saints Anglican Church. 

Sally is a judge. She works at the Dallas County Court-at-Law, where she has been since January 2003. She previously worked as an assigned district judge in Dallas County from 2001 to 2002, as a judge in the 95th District Court from 1997 to 2000, and as a chemistry teacher at Ursuline Academy and as a chemistry and mathematics teacher at Thomas Jefferson High School.

Sally previously worked as an assigned district judge in Dallas County. She also worked as a chemistry teacher at Ursuline Academy, a chemistry and mathematics teacher at Thomas Jefferson High School, and a graduate assistant biology teacher at Southern Methodist University.

Sally currently serves as the No. 3 Judge of the Dallas County Court-at-Law. She was first elected in 2002 and is in her sixth term. She previously served as the judge on Texas's 95th District Court. She served one term from 1997 to 2000.

As a judge for Texas's 95th District Court for four years, oversaw all felony, probate, and civil cases, ruled in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorized naturalization proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As a judge for the Dallas County Court-at-Law for 24 years, oversees cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducts preliminary hearings in criminal cases, moved over 38,000 cases, issues search and arrest warrants, and determines sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.

- As a judge for Texas's 95th District Court for four years, oversaw all felony, probate, and civil cases, ruled in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorized naturalization proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As a judge for the Dallas County Court-at-Law for 24 years, oversees cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducts preliminary hearings in criminal cases, moved over 38,000 cases, issues search and arrest warrants, and determines sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.

Legal Experience

Sally Montgomery Candidate for Dallas County County Court at Law No. 3 (DEM)

Believes judges need a sense of humor and patience.

- Believes judges need a sense of humor and patience.

Judicial Philosophy

For Candidate Sally Montgomery on Issue judicial-administration: Demonstrated legal skill and commitment to speedy and accurate justice by moving over 38,000 cases through her court in 18 years, with less than one tenth of one percent being overturned.

As a judge for the Dallas County Court-at-Law,  less than one tenth of one percent of her cases have been overturned.

Works to make sure litigants in her court have access to legal help.

Ensures that everyone in her courtroom has equal access to impartial and speedy justice.

- As a judge for the Dallas County Court-at-Law,  less than one tenth of one percent of her cases have been overturned.
- Works to make sure litigants in her court have access to legal help.
- Ensures that everyone in her courtroom has equal access to impartial and speedy justice.

Judicial Administration

Silence in the Court | Dallas Observer

Was sued by a former court reporter for wrongful termination from her position as a judge.

Was sued by a former court reporter for wrongful termination from her position for allegedly questioning if Montgomery withheld information from the defense in a case.

- Was sued by a former court reporter for wrongful termination from her position for allegedly questioning if Montgomery withheld information from the defense in a case.

Ethics & Conduct

As of July 22, 2026, Sally Montgomery’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- A County Court-At-Law judge handles misdemeanors, such as assault of a family member, property theft between $750 and $2,500, and using force against a law enforcement officer. They also handle civil cases where the amount in question does not exceed $200,000. 
- County Court-At-Law judges conduct arraignments, pre-trial hearings, and jury trials, as well as accept guilty pleas. 
- They are elected in a partisan, county-wide election to a four-year term. 
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 25 years old, have been a Texas and county resident for at least 24 consecutive months, a practicing lawyer and/or judge in Texas for at least four years, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for County Court-At-Law Judges ranges from $174,000 to $244,500, depending on years of service and how much they receive as a county supplement.

Handles civil and criminal cases from District Courts.

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