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Williamson County, Texas

Judge, 480th Judicial District Court

One candidate is tracked for Judge, 480th Judicial District Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Terence Davis. Candidate information follows official Williamson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Terence Davis, appointed to the bench by Gov. Greg Abbott in September 2024, was unopposed on the March 3 Republican primary ballot and no Democrat filed for the seat, per the county's official primary composite ballot and the court's official page, making him the only candidate on the November 3 ballot.

What this office does

Trial court judge. A trial judge presides over criminal and civil cases at the first level: bail and pleas, motions, trials, sentencing and civil judgments. Judges are bound by state law and appellate precedent and are barred by judicial conduct rules from campaigning on how they would rule. Most states elect trial judges on a nonpartisan ballot; the term and the courts a judge may sit on vary by state.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Terence Davis, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

Texas › Williamson County › Judge, 480th Judicial District Court

Terence Davis

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Davis was appointed judge of the 480th District Court by Gov. Greg Abbott in September 2024, per the court's official county page. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Terence Davis.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Judge, 480th Judicial District Court in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Judge, 480th Judicial District Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Terence Davis. Candidate information follows official Williamson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Judge, 480th Judicial District Court 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 Williamson County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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