Texas
The district courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction of Texas. District courts have original jurisdiction in all felony criminal cases, divorce cases, cases involving title to land, election contest cases, civil matters in which the amount in controversy (the amount of money or damages involved) is $200 or more, and any matters in which jurisdiction is not placed exclusively in another trial court.
One candidate is running for Texas District Court Judge, District 273 in the November 3, 2026 general election in Texas.
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James "Jim" A. Payne Jr.
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