2026 Texas General Election

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Cliff Brown

Buket Urgen

Cliff Brown is from Houston, Texas. He has a bachelor 27s degree in business management and finance from Adelphi University and a law degree from George Washington University. He and his wife, Tammie, have two adult daughters. He attends Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church.

Clifford A. Brown (Texas) - Ballotpedia

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Cliff is a judge for the 147th District Court in Travis County. He previously served as an assistant district attorney with the Bronx District Attorney's Office in New York City and the Travis County District Attorney's Office. He also worked as a defense attorney. 

Cliff is currently a state district court judge of the 147th District Court in Travis County. He was first elected in 2010 and re-elected in 2016 and 2022. He previously served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1991 to 1993.

147th Criminal District Court | Travis County, Texas

As an attorney, represented clients in criminal defense and civil litigation, handling high-profile cases involving both celebrity and indigent clients.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted cases of homicide, aggravated robbery, and sexual assaults.

Legal Experience

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

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Volunteers as a board member and coach with the Lake Travis Youth Association.

Community Involvement

- District judges manage Texas district courts, which are trial courts with general jurisdiction, and have exclusive authority over felony cases. A judge may be presiding over a civil, criminal, juvenile, or special court. They also share jurisdiction with Texas county courts.
- Texas has over 470 district courts, each presided over by a single judge. Some courts cover multiple counties, while others are assigned to single counties based on population size.
- District judges are elected through partisan elections for four-year terms. Candidates must be between 25 and 75 years old, have lived in the district for at least 2 years, and be licensed lawyers with at least 4 years' experience.
- The annual salary for district judges ranges from $175,000 to $245,500, depending on years of service.

Presides over a trial court with general jurisdiction. 