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District Judge, 256th Judicial District

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4 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The judge of the 256th District Court presides over a Texas state trial court in Dallas County that hears felony criminal cases, major civil lawsuits or family cases.

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Heather Nicole Johnson

Democratic

Attorney

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District Judge, 256th Judicial District · Texas 2026 General Election · The Gist