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Greg Wilhelm
District Judge · Texas 504th District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Gregory “Greg” Wilhelm was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott as Judge of the 504th Judicial District Court in Ellis County, effective December 1, 2025, for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until a successor is duly elected and qualified
- Greg Wilhelm’s combination of judicial experience, legal practice, education, and community involvement positions him as a highly qualified judge serving Ellis County
- He previously held the role of a Trial Court Judge for Ellis County Court at Law No. 1, presiding over thousands of cases, which provided him extensive courtroom experience
Education
- Regent University School of Law — J.D.
Additional information
- Wilhelm ran in the Republican primary for the Texas 504th District Court on March 3, 2026, competing against Cynthia Walker.
- Wilhelm emphasizes constitutional integrity, fairness, and accountability
- focusing on protecting victims’ rights and ensuring community safety.
- This educational background complements his extensive legal and judicial experience.
- His incumbency and prior judicial experience distinguish him as a candidate with extensive courtroom and legal expertise.
- His appointment by Governor Abbott reflects a rigorous vetting process and recognition of his conservative, constitutional approach to the law.
- Beyond the courtroom, Wilhelm has been active in community service and legal advocacy.
- He has held the role of chairman of the Regent University School of Law Alumni Board, former chairman of the Texas Governor’s Parental Rights Advisory Panel, former member of the Texas Governor’s Juvenile Justice Advisory Board, and founding board president of CASA of Ellis County, Inc..
- These roles highlight his commitment to both legal and civic responsibilities.
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
Texas 504th District Court
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
Texas 504th District Court
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 October 10, 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 ↗Texas 504th District Court official directory
Identity source · HTML · Source checked October 11, 2026
View Texas 504th District Court official directory ↗