2026 Texas General Election

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J. Brian Williams

Buket Urgen

Brian is a judge. He works at the 503rd Judicial District Court in Rockwall County, where he will begin serving on December 1, 2025. He previously served as the judge of the County Court at Law of Rockwall County since November 2010, as Chief of the Civil Division at the Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, as a commercial litigation attorney in Dallas after earning his J.D. at SMU, as the Court Administrator for Rockwall County, and as a legislative aide to Congressman Ralph Hall in Washington, D.C.

503rd District Court | Rockwall County-Official Website

Governor Abbott Appoints Williams As Judge Of The 503rd Judicial ...

As a legislative aide, assisted with research, helped draft bills and speeches, and maintained communication with constituents and other public officials.

As a private practice attorney, worked on civil and criminal defense cases.

Legal Experience

As of July 22, 2026, J. Brian Williams’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

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. 