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David W. Overhuls

Republican

Attorney in private practice

David Overhuls is a Houston attorney who, according to his campaign, began his legal career as a Harris County prosecutor and now runs his own law practice2. He holds a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and has been licensed in Texas since 201223. He advanced unopposed from the Republican primary for the 248th District Court and faces Democratic incumbent Hilary Unger in the general election1.

  • Attorney with his own law practice, according to his campaign site2
  • Former Harris County prosecutor who, according to his campaign site, handled criminal cases ranging from DWI to murder2
  • Undergraduate degree, Baylor University; J.D., Georgetown University Law Center; licensed in Texas since November 201223
  • Advanced unopposed from the Republican primary for the 248th District Court on March 3, 2026, and faces Democratic incumbent Hilary Unger in the November 3, 2026 general election1.

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. David OverhulsBallotpedia
  2. Meet DavidOverhuls for Judge (campaign site)
  3. David Wayne Overhuls, attorney profile (Find a Lawyer), including public disciplinary history (checked 2026-09-27)State Bar of Texas
  4. Public Sanctions, fiscal year lists FY2019 through FY2026 (searched 2026-09-27)State Commission on Judicial Conduct
  5. Judicial Poll Results (2026 Judicial Preference Poll open until October 2, 2026; results to be published October 9, 2026)Houston Bar Association