Why this race matters
The District Judge is the judge who signs the divorce, decides custody cases, and hands down the sentence in every felony case tried in Travis County — from burglary to murder. When people say "the judge," in the cases that change lives, this is usually who they mean — and that's who your vote is for.
The Democratic candidate
Travis County District Court • 201st
Your pick
Amy Clark Meachum
Democrat IncumbentAbout Amy
A veteran Travis County trial judge who has run statewide for the Texas Supreme Court.
Meachum has presided over the 201st District Court since 2011 and was the Democratic nominee for chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court in 2020. District judges handle major civil and felony cases.
Where to vote
Travis County uses vote centers — any registered Travis County voter can vote at any open location in the county. Locations and hours by city: