One candidate is tracked for Hays County Court at Law No. 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jimmy Alan Hall. Candidate information follows official Hays County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Single-nominee race: Jimmy Alan Hall won the Democratic nomination unopposed in the March 3 primary. No Republican filed, so he is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the Hays Free Press's report on the county's official primary results (Texas prints unopposed nominees).
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This race. The sitting officeholder, Jimmy Alan Hall, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Democratic Incumbent
Hall has over 40 years of law practice, including work on Texas legislative redistricting, service as an environmental attorney for the state, and work as a municipal prosecutor, per the campaign site. Hall holds degrees from the University of Texas in architectural studies, public affairs and law, and is a certified mediator and trained collaborative law attorney. Hall is seeking reelection to Hays County Court at Law No. 1.
Who is running for Hays County Court at Law No. 1 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Hays County Court at Law No. 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jimmy Alan Hall. Candidate information follows official Hays County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Hays County Court at Law No. 1 election in Texas?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Hays County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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