Houston Daily

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bill Harris as the judge of the 62nd Judicial District Court. This court serves Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, and Lamar Counties. Harris's term will last until December 31, 2026, or until a successor is elected and qualified.

William "Bill" Harris is currently serving as the judge of the County Court at Law for Lamar County. He holds memberships with the United States District Courts in Texas's Northern and Eastern Districts, the State Bar of Texas (SBOT), and the Juvenile Committee for the Texas Center for the Judiciary. He chairs the SBOT Child Protection Law Section and is a commissioner on the Texas Children's Commission. His involvement extends to being a board member of both the Lamar County Juvenile Board and East Texas A&M Paralegal Studies Board of Directors. Previously, he was president of the CCL Judges Association of Texas.

Harris earned his Bachelor of Arts in History and Economics from Midwestern State University. He also holds a Master of Science in History from East Texas A&M and a Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law.

"This appointment is subject to Senate Confirmation."