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2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas Primary Election

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Paul Johnson

Paul is the Denton County District Attorney.

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Paul is currently the Denton County district attorney. He was first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018 and 2022.

As of January 22, 2026, Paul Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports the Driving While Impaired (DWI) Treatment Court Program.

Supports the First Time Offender/ Drug Treatment Court Program.

Supports the Mental Health Treatment Court Program.

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Paul is currently the Denton County District Attorney. He was first elected in 2006 and is currently serving his third term.

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Supports the Driving While Impaired (DWI) Treatment Court Program to address impaired driving issues.

Supports a First Time Offender/Drug Treatment Court Program.

For Candidate Paul Johnson on Issue public-safety: Supports the Mental Health Treatment Court Program to address mental health issues within the criminal justice system.

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- District attorneys prosecute felony criminal cases on behalf of the state, presenting them to grand juries and working closely with law enforcement during investigations.
- They also represent victims seeking protective orders and assist in removing children from abusive homes as part of their responsibilities.
- They are elected to four-year terms.
- District attorneys in Texas make between $175,000 and $220,500, based on how long they have served in office. 

Acts as the attorney for the state of Texas in felony cases.