Candidate
Patricia Grady
Republican · IncumbentJudge, 212th Judicial District Court (Galveston County)
Patricia Grady is the presiding judge of the 212th District Court in Galveston County and is the only candidate listed for the seat on the November 3, 2026 ballot123. The Daily News reported that she took the oath as 212th District Court judge at the county's swearing-in ceremony in January 20154. Her campaign site says she was elected in 2014 and previously served as a legal liaison to the county judge and as a juvenile referee5.
- Judge, 212th Judicial District Court (Galveston County), presiding judge per the county court page3
- By her own account: BA, University of Houston; former congressional staffer; from 2011 legal liaison to the Galveston County Judge; appointed by the county judiciary as a juvenile referee5
- The Daily News reported she was sworn in as 212th District Court judge at the county swearing-in ceremony reported on January 2, 20154. Her campaign site says she was elected in 20145.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (6)
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- Texas Secretary of State: 2026 General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)Texas Secretary of State
- Elected Officials (Wayback Machine capture of 2025-12-07; the live county site returns 403 to automated requests)Galveston County
- 212th Judicial District Court (Wayback capture of 2026-06-11)Galveston County
- Swearing in ceremony is a family affair (Jan 2, 2015)The Daily News (Galveston)
- About Judge Patricia Grady (campaign site, candidate's own account)Patricia Grady campaign
- Public Sanctions, Issued FY 2002 through FY 2026 (each fiscal-year list searched 2026-10-01)State Commission on Judicial Conduct