TEXAS MIDTERM 2026
WHY THIS RACE MATTERS
Probate courts handle wills, estates, guardianships for people who can't care for themselves, and mental-health commitments.
WHO’S RUNNING
Patricia Burns
Republican
A probate judge handles what happens after someone dies: wills, estates, and guardians for adults and children who can't make their own decisions. Patricia Burns is the Republican judge of Probate Court No. 1, appointed in 2025.
WHERE & WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting Oct 19–30 · Election Day Tue, Nov 3