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Texas general election: November 3, 2026

Who is running for District Judge, 480th Judicial District (Unexpired Term) in 2026?

Here are the candidates for District Judge, 480th Judicial District (Unexpired Term) on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in 480th Judicial District.

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Terence Davis

Republican · Incumbent

Judge, 480th District Court (Williamson County)

Terence Davis is judge of the 480th District Court in Williamson County, appointed by Governor Greg Abbott in September 2024, according to the county's court page23. He is board certified in family law and practiced law in Leander and Williamson County, founding the Davis Law Firm in 20093. He earned a law degree with honors from St. Mary's Law School3.

  • Judge, 480th District Court, Williamson County23
  • Before the bench: associate at Fulbright & Jaworski LLP in San Antonio; practiced with his father in Leander; co-founded Brown & Davis Law Firm; founded the Davis Law Firm in 20093
  • Primarily handled family law matters since 2009 and has handled civil litigation including personal injury, products liability and contract law; board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 20143
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice, Texas State University; law degree with honors, St. Mary's Law School3
  • Appointed by Governor Greg Abbott in September 2024, per the county's court page3.

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