Eric Thomas Berg

Professional career

• Statutory County Judge for the Washington County Court at Law in Texas

Education

Additional information

• Running for re‐election in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary and the November 3, 2026 general election.
• He won re‐election in 2018 and ran unopposed in 2022.
• Appointed to the bench in 2016 and has served nearly 10 years.
• Appeals from this court go to the First Court of Appeals or the Fourteenth Court of Appeals, assigned by random draw under Texas Government Code.22.202(h).
• Berg strives to apply the law “fairly, consistently and sensibly” while treating all parties with dignity and respect.
• These rules align with the Texas Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure and the Second Administrative Judicial Region’s Rules of Administration.
• The Washington County Court at Law (Judge Berg) operates under local rules covering civil, family, and criminal practice, including case filing, scheduling, pretrial procedures, trial conduct, and attorney conduct.
• He has stated that he hopes to continue meeting and exceeding expectations if re‐elected.
• This court handles civil, family, and criminal cases, with appellate jurisdiction over certain cases from justice of the peace and municipal courts.
• He emphasizes education, experience, common sense, and impartiality in his decision‐making.
• He has described the role as a “distinct honor and privilege” and says his goal is to provide a court in which Washington County can “have pride and confidence”.