--- title: "Justin W. Lewis | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/justin-w-lewis" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-07-26" --- # Justin W. Lewis Texas 66th District Court ยท District Judge ## Profile - Court: Texas 66th District Court - State: Texas - Role: District Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-25 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### civil remote appearances Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1462948/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-july-1-2026.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### civil recording and broadcasting Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1462948/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-july-1-2026.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://card.txcourts.gov/directorysearch.aspx) - [Official roster](https://card.txcourts.gov/directorysearch.aspx) - [Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster](https://card.txcourts.gov/directorysearch.aspx) - [Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings](https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1462948/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-july-1-2026.pdf) - [Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 18c, Recording and Broadcasting of Court Proceedings](https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1462948/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-july-1-2026.pdf) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/justin-w-lewis", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/justin-w-lewis", "name": "Justin W. 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(2012) - B.S. in Agricultural Education from Texas A&M University (1999) ### Additional information - The Republican primary for the seat is scheduled for March 3, 2026. - In January 2026, Lewis announced a campaign for re-election to the 66th District Court bench, pledging to uphold the rule of law with fairness and integrity. - His term runs until December 31, 2026. - He is a long-time resident of Aquilla, Texas, and has been recognized for leadership in regional governance, including serving as past president of the Heart of Texas Council of Governments and receiving the Wilbur R. Dunk Regional Leadership Award in 2023. - Jose Rosales and Whitney Independent School District v. - Building Real Estate, LLC. - Licensed to practice law in Texas and has been active in the Hill County Bar Association, Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce, and Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce. - Judge Lewis presides over cases in the 66th Judicial District Court, which covers Hill County, Texas. - He has been active in handling both civil and tax matters, including recent cases such as Heartland Capital Investments, LLC v. - He has endorsements from State Senator Brian Birdwell and Congressman Pete Sessions. - Lewis has volunteered with Aquilla 4-H and Hill County Agricultural Youth. ## Published courtroom rules ### Shared court rules - [Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-119ce7e69a3752f1da3cfce0) โ€” 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](https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1462948/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-july-1-2026.pdf). Collected 2026-07-26. - [Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-a5f587f769df9f3231ef4f9a) โ€” 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](https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1462948/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-july-1-2026.pdf). Collected 2026-07-26.