Hon. Bill

Judge Bill Miller has served as Presiding Judge of the 5th Judicial District of Texas since January 2015. He was appointed by Governor Rick Perry and re-elected in 2016, 2020, and 2024. He handles a wide range of cases including civil, family, and criminal matters. Judge Miller has closed over 13,000 cases and serves as Chair of the State Bar of Texas’ Judicial Section and technology chairman for the Texas Association of District Judges.

Attorney Bill Henry served as judge of the 428th District Court in Hays County from 2005 to 2018. He is board certified in Civil Trial Law and Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Currently, he works as an attorney and mediator, handling complex cases across various legal areas.

County Judge Bill Gravell Jr. was sworn into office on January 1, 2019. He previously served as Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace from 2015 to 2018. Judge Gravell has received several awards for his judicial service and has been involved in various community roles.

Experience:
Presiding Judge of the 5th Judicial District of Texas since January 2015; Chair of the State Bar of Texas’ Judicial Section; Chair of the Board for 2024-2025; Member of the Texas Judicial Region 10 Budget Committee since 2018; Technology Chairman for the Texas Association of District Judges; Former City Council member for Ward 5 in Texarkana, Texas

Judge of the 428th District Court from 2005 to 2018; Assistant Attorney General for Texas; Assistant District Attorney for Hays County; Partner at Jones and Henry; Associate at Fitzgerald, Majors and Stevens

County Judge since January 1, 2019; Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2018; Pastor of Sonterra Fellowship in Jarrell

Education:
Baylor University and Baylor University School of Law

Professional Affiliations:
State Bar of Texas’ Judicial Section, Texas Association of District Judges, Texas Judicial Region 10 Budget Committee, Texarkana Bar Association, Northeast Texas Bar Association, Texas Young Lawyers Association, Texas Bar Foundation Board of Directors, Literacy Council of Bowie and Miller Counties, Inc.

Texas Bar Association, American Board of Trial Advocates, Texas Bar Foundation, Baylor Law Alumni Association