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2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas Primary Election

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Richard Lybarger

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Richard is a lawyer in Richmond, Texas, specializing in family law, criminal defense, and personal injury. He has been practicing law for over 20 years. Richard previously worked as a prosecutor. 

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As an attorney, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in family law, criminal defense, and personal injury.

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

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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. 