Judge Liu went on to attend the University of Chicago, where he majored in political science and philosophy, and Harvard Law School, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy.

About | Cory Liu for Texas Third Court of Appeals

Cory Liu attended the University of Chicago, where he majored in political science and philosophy, and Harvard Law School, where he served as editor-in-chief of the Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy.

Cory Liu earned a bachelor's degree in political science and philosophy from the University of Chicago and a law degree from Harvard Law School.

After law school, Judge Liu clerked for Judge Danny Boggs on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and Judge Andrew Oldham on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He worked at law firms in Houston and Austin, focusing on legal matters involving businesses and government entities. His passion for public service led him to serve as Assistant General Counsel for the Office of the Governor, where he worked on regulatory matters and legislation during the 2019 legislative session.

Cory previously clerked for judges on the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Sixth and Fifth Circuits, worked at law firms in Houston and Austin, and served as assistant general counsel for the Office of the Governor.

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Has served as the 250th District Court Judge in Texas since 2025.

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### The Honorable Cory Liu

Judge Cory Liu has served as the presiding Judge for the 250th District Court since April 30th, 2025.

250th Civil District Court | Travis County, Texas

Serves as presiding judge of the 250th District Court, overseeing cases within the court's jurisdiction and issuing rulings and orders.

Clerked for judges on the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Sixth Circuits, researching legal precedents and drafting judicial memoranda and opinions.

As a clerk for judges on the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Sixth Circuits, he researched legal precedents and drafted judicial memoranda and opinions.

Worked at law firms in Houston and Austin on legal matters involving businesses and government entities.

Served as Assistant General Counsel for the Office of the Governor, working on regulatory matters and legislation during the 2019 legislative session.

- Serves as presiding judge of the 250th District Court, overseeing cases within the court's jurisdiction and issuing rulings and orders.
- As a clerk for judges on the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Sixth Circuits, he researched legal precedents and drafted judicial memoranda and opinions.
- Worked at law firms in Houston and Austin on legal matters involving businesses and government entities.
- Served as Assistant General Counsel for the Office of the Governor, working on regulatory matters and legislation during the 2019 legislative session.

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Ending Discrimination
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Support Judge Cory Liu, a principled, experienced, and patriotic judge who follows the Constitution, upholds the rule of law, and strives for fairness in every case.

Key Issues | Cory Liu for Texas Third Court of Appeals

As Justices Clarence Thomas and John Marshall Harlan have said, our “Constitution is color-blind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens.” Judge Liu believes, in the words of Chief Justice John Roberts, that the “way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.” He opposes identity politics that divide us into different categories rather than unite us all as one American people.

As Austin grows, so do the challenges we face. Over the past decade, we have seen an alarming decline in public safety, and unfortunately, rather than lifting up our uniformed first responders and providing them with the support they need, many of our government officials attack them. Judge Liu honors the sacrifices of our uniformed officers and believes that those who harm others by violating the law can and should face legal consequences for their actions.

Follows the Constitution, upholds the rule of law, and strives for fairness in every case.

Opposes “identity politics” and believes discrimination on the basis of race should end.

Believes people who harm others by violating the law can and should face legal consequences.

- Follows the Constitution, upholds the rule of law, and strives for fairness in every case.
- Opposes “identity politics” and believes discrimination on the basis of race should end.
- Believes people who harm others by violating the law can and should face legal consequences.

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Cory Liu

- Clerked for judges on the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Sixth Circuits, researching legal precedents and drafting judicial memoranda and opinions.
- Worked at law firms in Houston and Austin on legal matters involving businesses and government entities.
- Served as Assistant General Counsel for the Office of the Governor, working on regulatory matters and legislation during the 2019 legislative session.
- Serves as presiding judge of the 250th District Court, overseeing cases within the court's jurisdiction and issuing rulings and orders.

Cory is from Austin, Texas. He attended Oak Hill Elementary School, Kealing Middle School, and the Liberal Arts and Science Academy High School. He has a bachelor's degree in political science and philosophy from the University of Chicago and a law degree from Harvard Law School.

Cory is a state district court judge. He works at the 250th District Court in Travis County, Texas, where he presides over civil cases involving business disputes, personal injury, real estate, family law, and government regulations. He previously clerked for Judge Danny Boggs on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and Judge Andrew Oldham on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He also served as Assistant General Counsel for the Office of the Governor, working on regulatory matters and legislation during the 2019 legislative session, and practiced law at firms in Houston and Austin advising businesses and government entities.

Has provided legal counsel to the Texas Senate and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, the Texas Ethics Commission, and the Texas General Land Office under the leadership of Commissioners Dawn Buckingham and George P. Bush.

Supports a "colorblind Constitution" that promotes unity and opposes discrimination.

Supports having Edward J. Blum, the founder of Students for Fair Admissions, endorse and serve as treasurer for his campaign.

Opposes affirmative action in university admissions.

Cory Liu is from Austin, Texas. He has a bachelor 27s degree in political science and philosophy from the University of Chicago and a law degree from Harvard Law School.

Cory is a judge on the 250th District Court in Travis County, Texas. He previously served as assistant general counsel for the Office of the Governor, where he worked on regulatory matters and legislation. He also worked at law firms in Houston and Austin, focusing on legal matters involving businesses and government entities. Earlier in his career, he clerked for judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the Fifth Circuit. He also worked for the Texas Solicitor General's Office, the Texas Supreme Court, the U.S. Senate, and the Office of the Governor. 

Cory is currently a district judge presiding over the 250th District Court in Travis County.

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Has represented clients including the Texas Senate, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, the Texas Ethics Commission, and the Texas General Land Office.

Believes in equal justice under the law and advocates for a colorblind Constitution that unites Americans.

Endorsed by Edward J. Blum, founder of Students for Fair Admissions, who also serves as treasurer for his campaign.

Involved as an early volunteer for Students for Fair Admissions and contributed to a Supreme Court case that ended discriminatory admissions practices at Harvard University against Asian Americans.

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- In Texas, appeals from district and county courts, except death penalty cases, go to one of 14 intermediate courts of appeal.
- The chief justice presides over court meetings, manages the court's administration, and has the authority to assign justices or judges to specific cases.
- Justices are elected in partisan elections for six-year terms.
- The yearly salary for a Court of Appeals justice in Texas is between $192,500 and $255,050 based on the total number of years they have served, plus an additional bonus of $13,475 for Chief Justice duties.

Oversees a court that handles appeals of lower trial court decisions.