2026 Texas General Election

Jill Willis is from Allen, Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree from Baylor University and a law degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She is married to Greg Willis.

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Jill R. Willis has a bachelor 's degree from Baylor University and a law degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She is married.

Jill is a judge for the Texas 429th District Court. Before taking the bench, she was an attorney in private practice. She previously worked for Strasburger & Price L.L.P. and clerked for a federal judge in the Eastern District of Texas. 

Jill was previously an attorney in private practice. She also clerked for a federal judge in the Eastern District of Texas. 

Jill is currently a judge of the Texas 429th District Court.

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As an attorney at Strasburger & Price L.L.P., Willis researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in commercial litigation, real estate, and construction law.

As a state district court judge, she oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

- As an attorney at Strasburger & Price L.L.P., Willis researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in commercial litigation, real estate, and construction law.
- As a state district court judge, she oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

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As of July 22, 2026, Jill R. Willis did not have a website or any information online.

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- 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. 

Texas District Judge, District 429, Post 429

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