Houston Daily

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Gregory “Greg” Wilhelm as Judge of the 504th Judicial District Court in Ellis County. The appointment will take effect on December 1, 2025, and Wilhelm’s term is set to end on December 31, 2026, or when a successor is elected and qualified.

Wilhelm currently works as a partner at Cantey Hanger, LLP in the firm’s Ellis County office. He previously served as Trial Court Judge for the Ellis County Court at Law No. 1. Wilhelm holds several leadership roles including president of the Ellis County Bar Association. He is also a member of the State Bar of Texas, Dallas Bar Association, and Christian Legal Society.

His community involvement includes serving on the Midlothian Economic Development Board and chairing the Regent University School of Law Alumni Board. Wilhelm was formerly chairman of the Texas Governor’s Parental Rights Advisory Panel and served on the Texas Governor’s Juvenile Justice Advisory Board. He was also founding board president of CASA of Ellis County, Inc., and former statewide board president of Texas CASA.

Wilhelm earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Journalism from Baylor University, a Master of Arts in Public Policy from the Robertson School of Government, and a Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law.

"I am honored by this appointment and look forward to serving the people of Ellis County," said Wilhelm.