Bennett Dodson at a glance
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- Statutory County Court Judge
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Bennett Dodson
Statutory County Court Judge · Waller County Court at Law No. 1
Biography
Professional career
Education
Additional information
- The runoff election is scheduled for May 26, 2026, with early voting from May 18–22, 2026.
- Running as a conservative Republican and emphasizes integrity, experience, and readiness to serve from day one
- Dodson’s experience in these areas positions him to make informed decisions that impact the local community
- Lifelong Texan and currently serves as the Assistant Criminal District Attorney for Waller County, where he has prosecuted a wide range of cases, including felonies, family violence, child abuse, and domestic violence.
- He has led initiatives such as the creation of Waller County's Bail Bond Board and the overhaul of the bond forfeiture system, improving court efficiency and recovering taxpayer funds.
- Dodson also held the role of lead prosecutor in the conviction of a former Hempstead mayor on corruption charges, demonstrating his ability to handle complex, high-profile cases
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
Statewide
In civil district and county court proceedings, the court may permit or require electronic participation after appropriate notice; compelled electronic participation for oral-testimony proceedings requires good cause or party agreement, and a jury trial requires party agreement.
Upon appropriate notice by a party or the court, a court may allow or require a participant to appear at a court proceeding by videoconference, teleconference, or other available electronic means, except as otherwise provided in (2).Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings ↗
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Civil district and county trial courts may permit courtroom recording or broadcasting only under Supreme Court guidelines, with the required party and witness consent, or for ceremonial proceedings.
A trial court may permit broadcasting, televising, recording, or photographing of proceedings in the courtroom only in the following circumstances:Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 18c, Recording and Broadcasting of Court Proceedings ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings
Waller County Court at Law No. 1
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings
Waller County Court at Law No. 1
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 25, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 25, 2026.
Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 25, 2026
View Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster ↗Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings ↗Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 18c, Recording and Broadcasting of Court Proceedings
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 18c, Recording and Broadcasting of Court Proceedings ↗Waller County Court at Law No. 1 official directory
Identity source · HTML · Source checked October 11, 2026
View Waller County Court at Law No. 1 official directory ↗