Candidate
Hilary Unger
Democrat · IncumbentJudge, 248th District Court (Harris County)
Hilary Unger has been judge of the 248th District Court in Harris County since January 20191. She holds a J.D. from the University of Florida and has been licensed in Texas since 20062. She advanced unopposed from the Democratic primary for reelection and faces Republican David Overhuls in the general election1.
- Judge, 248th District Court, Harris County, since January 1, 2019; current term ends December 31, 20261
- J.D., University of Florida; licensed in Texas since January 20062
- Defeated incumbent Republican Katherine Cabaniss in the November 6, 2018 general election and took office January 1, 2019; reelected in November 2022 over Republican Julian Ramirez1. Advanced unopposed from the Democratic primary on March 3, 20261. Faces Republican David Overhuls in the November 3, 2026 general election1.
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- Hilary UngerBallotpedia
- Hilary Diane Unger, attorney profile (Find a Lawyer), including public disciplinary history (checked 2026-09-27)State Bar of Texas
- Public Sanctions, fiscal year lists FY2019 through FY2026 (searched 2026-09-27)State Commission on Judicial Conduct
- Judicial Poll Results (2026 Judicial Preference Poll open until October 2, 2026; results to be published October 9, 2026)Houston Bar Association