★ Thank You, Waller County ★
Bennett Dodson, Judge-Elect
Waller County, you entrusted me with something I'll spend the rest of my career living up to. I'm grateful, I'm humbled, and I'm ready to get to work.
Elected to County Court at Law No. 1. Ready on day one.
★ Public Swearing-In ★
June 12, 2026
Courthouse Annex at the Sheriff's Office
Why Waller County Chose Bennett Dodson
Proven Courtroom Experience
As Waller County's Assistant Criminal District Attorney, Bennett has tried cases in the very courtroom he seeks to lead. With over 3,000 cases handled, from felonies to family violence, he brings real courtroom experience, not a learning curve.
Ready on Day One
Bennett already works in Waller County's courts every day. He knows the cases, the procedures, and the people. There's no learning curve and no transition gap. He shifts from advocate to judge and is ready to serve from day one.
Children First
Bennett has spent his career protecting kids and families who can't protect themselves. With specialized experience prosecuting child abuse and domestic violence cases, he understands the weight of decisions that affect Waller County's children and families.
Conservative Judicial Philosophy
He applies the law as written, respects constitutional rights, and makes decisions based on facts and legal precedent. Not personal opinion. Not political agendas.
What Does County Court at Law No. 1 Handle?
The decisions made in this courtroom directly affect Waller County families every single day.
Family Law
- •Child Custody & Visitation
- •Divorce & Property Division
- •Child Support
- •Adoption Proceedings
Civil & Criminal Litigation
- •Misdemeanor Criminal Cases
- •Appeals from JP & Municipal Courts
- •Civil Disputes up to $250,000
- •Juvenile Cases
Estates & Probate
- •Estate Administration
- •Will Contests
- •Guardianships
- •Trusts
Your family deserves a judge who has spent years in this courtroom, not one who needs years to learn it.
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