Judge Hrbacek has dedicated his life to serving Fort Bend County as a judge, attorney, mayor, director on numerous boards, volunteer and neighbor. A third-generation Texan, Dean and his wife Jenny have called Fort Bend County home since 1987. Together, they raised three children here, built lifelong friendships, and became active members of The Freedom Center Church in Missouri City.

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Judge Hrbacek's path into public service was shaped by his belief that strong families and strong communities go hand in hand. After earning his accounting degree from the University of Houston–Clear Lake and his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center, he began a successful law career, ultimately managing his own law firm.

Dean Hrbacek is a third-generation Texan. He earned an accounting degree from the University of Houston–Clear Lake and a law degree from the University of Houston Law Center. He and his wife, Jenny, raised three children and are active members of The Freedom Center Church in Missouri City.

Dean is a third-generation Texan. He earned an accounting degree from the University of Houston–Clear Lake and a law degree from the University of Houston Law Center. He and his wife, Jenny, raised three children and are active members of The Freedom Center Church in Missouri City.

He became Board Certified in Tax Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is also a Certified Public Accountant. For more than 25 years, Dean represented individuals and businesses in civil matters, estate planning, probate, real estate matters, and business disputes.

Judge Hrbacek earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center and practiced law in Fort Bend County for over thirty five years. He is board certified in Tax Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and his practice areas included Civil Law, Probate Law, Guardianship Law, Tax Law, Real Estate, and Employment Law.

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Dean Hrbacek previously managed his own law firm and practiced law in Fort Bend County. He is board certified in tax law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a Certified Public Accountant.

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Dean previously managed his own law firm and practiced law in Fort Bend County. He is board certified in tax law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Elected as Judge of County Court at Law No. 6 in 2022, He manages a diverse docket that affects the lives of Fort Bend County residents. His responsibilities include overseeing cases in probate and guardianship, juvenile matters, civil litigation, condemnation, misdemeanors, and civil mental health commitments. He also administers Fort Bend County’s DWI Court, a program aimed at reducing recidivism among impaired drivers.

Public service has always been close to Judge Hrbacek's heart. He served on the Sugar Land City Council from 1993 to 1996 and then as Mayor from 1996 to 2002, helping guide the city through a period of historic growth.

Dean currently serves as judge of Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 6 and was elected in 2022. He previously served on the Sugar Land City Council from 1993 to 1996 and as mayor of Sugar Land from 1996 to 2002.

Dean Hrbacek currently serves as judge of Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 6 and was elected in 2022. He previously served on the Sugar Land City Council from 1993 to 1996 and as mayor of Sugar Land from 1996 to 2002.

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He also practiced before the United States Tax Court and the IRS, gaining a reputation for being both tough and fair. Public service has always been close to Judge Hrbacek's heart.

Represented individuals and businesses in civil, estate-planning, probate, real-estate, and business-dispute matters for more than 25 years.

Practiced before the U.S. Tax Court and the Internal Revenue Service.

Practiced law in Fort Bend County for over 35 years, including civil, probate, guardianship, tax, real-estate, and employment law.

- Managed his own law firm.
- Represented individuals and businesses in civil, estate-planning, probate, real-estate, and business-dispute matters for more than 25 years.
- Practiced before the U.S. Tax Court and the Internal Revenue Service.
- Practiced law in Fort Bend County for over 35 years, including civil, probate, guardianship, tax, real-estate, and employment law.

Legal Experience

Judge Hrbacek believes that every person deserves to be treated with dignity, fairness, and respect when they walk into his courtroom. His guiding principle is simple: follow the law, apply it evenly, and ensure that everyone has their day in court.

Believes judges should follow the law, apply it evenly, and ensure each person has a day in court.

- Believes judges should follow the law, apply it evenly, and ensure each person has a day in court.

Judicial Philosophy

“Our State Legislature and Governor Greg Abbott have wisely seen fit to authorize and create this new court to help address our growing County’s overloaded justice system,” said Hrbacek.

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Fort Bend County residents deserve a judge who works hard and efficiently to achieve results that respect the rule of law.

Said that creating County Court at Law No. 6 would help address the county's overloaded justice system.

Supports efficient court operations that achieve results while respecting the rule of law.

- Said that creating County Court at Law No. 6 would help address the county's overloaded justice system.
- Supports efficient court operations that achieve results while respecting the rule of law.

Judicial Administration

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Ethics & Conduct

His community service is extensive, including roles as Mayor of Sugar Land, a Sugar Land City Council member, and a director on both the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority and the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority. He has also served as a director on the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, the Houston Galveston Area Council, and currently serves as a director on Impact a Hero, a non-profit that supports veterans.

Became active in The Freedom Center Church in Missouri City.

Served as a director on the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority.

Served as a director on the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority.

- Became active in The Freedom Center Church in Missouri City.
- Served as Mayor of Sugar Land.
- Served on the Sugar Land City Council.
- Served as a director on the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority.
- Served as a director on the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority.

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- Supports efficient court operations that achieve results while respecting the rule of law.

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Dean is an attorney. He has practiced law in Fort Bend County since 1988. He previously managed his own law firm. He is also a certified public accountant. 

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Dean is currently a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 129. He was first elected to the Texas House in 2020. He was also elected as a judge of Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 6 in 2022. Before his time in the Texas House, Dean served as the mayor of Sugar Land from 1996 to 2002.

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As an attorney, he is board certified in Tax Law and has experience in Civil Law, Probate Law, Guardianship Law, Real Estate, and Employment Law.

Served as a director on various local organizations, including the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and a nonprofit supporting veterans, and has held legal counsel positions for the Fort Bend County Republican Party and the Chamber of Commerce.

Served as a director on the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, the Houston Galveston Area Council, and Impact a Hero, a non-profit supporting veterans; also served as Legal Counsel for the Fort Bend County Republican Party and coached at First Colony Little League.

Served as Mayor of Sugar Land, a Sugar Land City Council member, and a director on the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority and the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority.

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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.