Degrees
JD, Baylor University (1993)
Bachelor's, Austin College, Political Science and Government (1988)

Greg Lowery | BallotReady

Greg Lowery earned a bachelor's degree in political science and government from Austin College and a law degree from Baylor University.

Lowery has been the district attorney in the 271st Judicial District since 2009. He was the county attorney from 2001 to 2008.

“My 20 years as a prosecutor doesn’t mean that I’m going to rule in the state’s favor,” Lowery said.

Lowery moves behind bench

Greg has worked as the district attorney in the 271st Judicial District and previously worked as county attorney.

Lowery lone applicant for judge seat - Wise County Messenger

After 11 years as district attorney and nearly a decade prior as county attorney, Greg Lowery is officially moving behind the bench.

Lowery was sworn in Monday as the new Wise County Court-At-Law No. 1 judge after being appointed by county commissioners.

Monday afternoon, Gov. Greg Abbott moved quickly to announce the appointment of James Stainton as the district attorney for the 271st Judicial District.

Greg was sworn in as Wise County Court-At-Law No. 1 judge after county commissioners appointed him to the position.

Greg previously served as the Wise County Court-At-Law No. 1 judge after county commissioners appointed him to the position.

2026 Texas General Election

As a district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal actions under state law and presented cases before grand juries.

As a county court judge, oversaw cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations and issued search and arrest warrants.

- As a district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal actions under state law and presented cases before grand juries.
- As a county court judge, oversaw cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations and issued search and arrest warrants.

Legal Experience

Lowery described a judge's responsibility after his appointment to County Court-at-Law No. 1, saying: “It is a position of great responsibility in that you have two primary duties. If you are the person assessing the punishment to really consider what you are doing in assessing that punishment and not just say you committed the crime and you’re going to the county jail. But to look at all the factors involved and who all does that affect and is that the proper justice in this situation. It is sometimes; I’m not saying it’s not. And whether it be in trial or ruling on motions to be fair to all parties. Really, what you are is the referee. That’s the judge’s job is referee to make sure everyone follows the rules and follows the laws. In essence, the job is pretty simple, but in the law, there’s a lot of gray areas so those fall to how you interpret it.”

The article identifies Lowery as having served as district attorney in the 271st Judicial District since 2009 and county attorney from 2001 to 2008. It then quotes him: “My 20 years as a prosecutor doesn’t mean that I’m going to rule in the state’s favor,” Lowery said. “As the state’s prosecutor, my belief was if reasonable minds could differ on an issue, it was my job to take the state’s side and argue it. It was the judge’s job and the jury’s to decide what was the proper course. Now it’s a different role. I’m not the state’s spokesperson.”

Said judges should consider all factors when assessing punishment and be fair to all parties while enforcing laws and rules.

Said his prior prosecutorial experience will not lead him to rule in the state's favor as a judge.

- Said judges should consider all factors when assessing punishment and be fair to all parties while enforcing laws and rules.
- Said his prior prosecutorial experience will not lead him to rule in the state's favor as a judge.

Judicial Philosophy

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

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Greg Lowery

Greg is an attorney. He has been practicing law for over 15 years. He previously served as the district attorney for Wise County.

County Court at Law Number 1, Judge Greg Lowery

Greg is currently a Wise County Court-at-Law Judge - Court 1. He was appointed to this position in 2022. Before his appointment, he served as the district attorney for the 271st Judicial District from 2009 to 2022 and as the Wise County attorney from 2001 to 2008.

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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.