County · November 3, 2026 General Election
A trial court for felony criminal cases, the most serious charges. Harris County voters elect these judges countywide.
What this office does
District courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction in Texas, and every county is served by at least one. They have original jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, divorce cases, cases involving title to land, election contests, civil matters where the money or damages involved total $200 or more, and any matter not placed in another trial court. Most district courts try both criminal and civil cases, but in densely populated counties like Harris the courts specialize in civil, criminal, juvenile or family matters.
| What we compare | David W. Overhuls | Hilary Unger |
|---|---|---|
| Now | — | Judge, 248th District CourtState Bar of Texas – Find A Lawyer (Hilary Diane Unger) ↗ |
| Work | Attorney, licensed in Texas (Bar Card No. 24082029; TX License Date: 11/02/2012; primary practice location Houston, TX)State Bar of Texas – Find A Lawyer (David Wayne Overhuls) ↗ | Attorney (licensed in Texas since 01/12/2006; also licensed in New York); current employer listed as Judge, 248th District CourtState Bar of Texas – Find A Lawyer (Hilary Diane Unger) ↗ |
| Raised | $15K$15,039 in total receipts, through Jun 30, 2026 — Search the Texas Ethics Commission for David W. Overhuls's filings | $31K$30,500 in total receipts, through Jun 30, 2026 — Search the Texas Ethics Commission for Hilary Unger's filings |
| Records check | 4 official registries searched for every candidate in this race on 28 July 2026 — nothing found. Texas Legislature (impeachment records) · Texas Ethics Commission (final orders) · State Bar of Texas (attorney discipline) · Texas State Securities Board (enforcement orders). | |
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