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2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas Primary Election

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2026 Texas Primary Runoff

Christopher J. Everett

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Christopher Everett graduated from Regent University School of Law. He and his wife, Beth, have five children together.

Before taking the bench, Christopher was in private practice, serving clients exclusively in guardianship, probate, and estate planning. He also managed his title company. 

Christopher is currently the presiding judge of Denton County Probate Court No. 2. He took the bench on January 1, 2022. Before serving as the presiding judge, he served as the associate probate court judge for Denton County Probate Court No. 1.

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Has experience in private practice, focusing on guardianship, probate, and estate planning.

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As of January 22, 2026, Christopher J. Everett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- Texas county probate judges handle all cases in probate, including estate administration, wills, guardianships, and incapacitation cases.
- There are a total of 24 probate judges across 12 counties within the state.
- They are paid an annual salary between $158,000 and $193,400.

Denton Probate Court Judge, Republican Primary

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