Honorable Mark Hanna, Judge

Judge Hanna was appointed to the 502nd District Court December 1, 2025. Judge Hanna earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Texas State University and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law. He has been a public servant his entire career as was first an Assistant County Attorney and then Assistant District Attorney for Matagorda County before moving to Fort Bend.

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Judge Hanna has lived in Fort Bend County for over 30 years with his wife and raised his two children here. He is a member of River Point Church and actively involved in various community organizations including serving as a Board Member of the Exchange Club of Fort Bend County.

Judge Hanna has lived in Fort Bend County for over 30 years with his wife and raised his two children here. He is a member of River Point Church and actively involved in various community organizations including serving as a Board Member of the Exchange Club of Fort Bend County. Judge Hanna has a passion for public service and is committed to serving Fort Bend County with integrity.

Mark H. Hanna earned a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Texas State University and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. He has raised two children with his wife. He is a member of River Point Church and serves on the board of the Exchange Club of Fort Bend County.

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Mark earned a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Texas State University and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. He has raised two children with his wife. He is a member of River Point Church and serves on the board of the Exchange Club of Fort Bend County.

Judge Hanna earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Texas State University and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law. He has been a public servant his entire career as was first an Assistant County Attorney and then Assistant District Attorney for Matagorda County before moving to Fort Bend. Judge Hanna became a prosecutor with the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office in 1998.

He has been a public servant his entire career as was first an Assistant County Attorney and then Assistant District Attorney for Matagorda County before moving to Fort Bend. Judge Hanna became a prosecutor with the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office in 1998. He spent time in various positions including serving as the Chief of the Narcotics Division, Deputy Chief of the Felony Division and then as the Chief of Special Crimes.

Judge Hanna became a prosecutor with the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office in 1998. He spent time in various positions including serving as the Chief of the Narcotics Division, Deputy Chief of the Felony Division and then as the Chief of Special Crimes. He is a seasoned trial lawyer as has tried approximately 100 cases ranging from class B misdemeanor offenses to Capital Murder cases throughout his career.

Mark H. Hanna previously worked as an assistant county attorney and assistant district attorney for Matagorda County, then as a prosecutor with the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office. He served as chief of the Narcotics Division, deputy chief of the Felony Division, and chief of Special Crimes.

Mark previously worked as an assistant county attorney and assistant district attorney for Matagorda County, then as a prosecutor with the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office. He served as chief of the Narcotics Division, deputy chief of the Felony Division, and chief of Special Crimes.

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He spent time in various positions including serving as the Chief of the Narcotics Division, Deputy Chief of the Felony Division and then as the Chief of Special Crimes. He is a seasoned trial lawyer as has tried approximately 100 cases ranging from class B misdemeanor offenses to Capital Murder cases throughout his career.

Served as an assistant county attorney for Matagorda County.

As a Fort Bend County prosecutor beginning in 1998, tried approximately 100 cases ranging from Class B misdemeanors to capital murder.

Served as chief of the Narcotics Division and Special Crimes and as deputy chief of the Felony Division in the Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office.

- Served as an assistant county attorney for Matagorda County.
- As a Fort Bend County prosecutor beginning in 1998, tried approximately 100 cases ranging from Class B misdemeanors to capital murder.
- Served as chief of the Narcotics Division and Special Crimes and as deputy chief of the Felony Division in the Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office.

Legal Experience

He is a seasoned trial lawyer as has tried approximately 100 cases ranging from class B misdemeanor offenses to Capital Murder cases throughout his career. Judge Hanna is Board Certified in Criminal Law and was instrumental in the development and operation of Fort Bend County’s first treatment court, Drug Court. He has regularly taught at the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy and has presented at continuing legal education seminars for both the Texas State Bar and the Texas District and County Attorney’s Association.

Helped develop and operate Fort Bend County's first treatment court, Drug Court.

- Helped develop and operate Fort Bend County's first treatment court, Drug Court.

Judicial Administration

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Serves on the board of the Exchange Club of Fort Bend County.

Participates in activities at River Point Church.

- Serves on the board of the Exchange Club of Fort Bend County.
- Participates in activities at River Point Church.

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Mark H. Hanna

Mark is from Sugar Land, Texas. He has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Texas State University and a Juris Doctor degree from South Texas College of Law Houston. He lives with his wife in Fort Bend County.

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Mark is the associate judge of the 458th Judicial District Court in Fort Bend County. He previously worked as a prosecutor at the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, where he served as chief of the Narcotics Division, deputy chief of the Felony Division and chief of Special Crimes. Before that, he served as an assistant county attorney and as an assistant district attorney for Matagorda County.

As an attorney, tried approximately 100 cases ranging from class B misdemeanor offenses to capital murder cases.

Served as a board member of the Exchange Club of Fort Bend County.

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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. 