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Brody Shanklin

Republican · Incumbent

Judge, 211th District Court (Denton County)

Brody Shanklin is the sitting judge of the 211th District Court in Denton County23. He is a former Fort Worth police officer and former Denton County assistant district attorney who took office in January 20154. He is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for the seat1.

  • Judge, 211th District Court (Denton County), listed by the county as the sitting judge5
  • Fort Worth Police Department officer from 1995 to 1999, then an attorney in a state senator's office, then six years as a Denton County assistant district attorney, then private practice at Harris Cook LLC from 20074
  • Licensed in Texas in November 2000; State Bar profile lists a law degree from Texas Wesleyan University (June 2000)6
  • Elected in 2014 and took office in January 20154. He filed for reelection in December 2025 as the incumbent3.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

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  1. Texas Secretary of State: 2026 General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)Texas Secretary of State
  2. Elected OfficialsDenton County, TX
  3. Candidates set as filing closes for Denton County primaries (Dec 11, 2025)Cross Timbers Gazette
  4. Weir: Drug court helps break cycle of addiction (Mar 7, 2017)Cross Timbers Gazette
  5. Staff Directory: 211th District CourtDenton County, TX
  6. State Bar of Texas member profile: Brody ShanklinState Bar of Texas