--- title: "Terence Davis | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/terence-davis" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-07-26" --- # Terence Davis Texas 480th District Court · District Judge ## Profile - Court: Texas 480th 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/terence-davis", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/terence-davis", "name": "Terence Davis | KnowJudges", "description": "Terence Davis, Texas 480th District Court. 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Davis was appointed in September 2024 by Governor Greg Abbott to serve as the second judge of the 480th District Court in Williamson County, Texas, and was reappointed effective January 1, 2025, for a term through December 31, 2026 - Began his legal career as an associate at Fulbright & Jaworski LLP in San Antonio, later practicing with his father in Leander ### Education - St. Mary’s University School of Law, graduating with honors in — J.D. (2000) - Judge Davis obtained a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Texas State University (formerly Southwest Texas State University) ### Additional information - Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Judge Davis has lived in Texas since 1972. - He co-founded the Brown & Davis Law Firm with his cousin, Lawrence Brown, and ultimately established the Davis Law Firm, P.C. in 2009, focusing primarily on family law while also handling civil litigation. - Recognized for his dedication to improving the accessibility and efficiency of the judicial process, regularly engaging with members of the Bar to enhance court operations. - He oversees a court that handles a variety of civil and family law matters, with a particular focus on family law, in which he is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. - Judge Davis is an active member of the State Bar of Texas, its Family Law Section, the Williamson County Bar Association (former president and board member), and a founding member of the Williamson County American Inn of Court. - He also co-founded the Christian Legal Society of Williamson County. - Beyond his legal work, he serves as a board member and elder of Journey Bible Fellowship Church, has been president and board member of the Block House Municipal Utility District, and is involved with Bluebonnet Trails Community Services. - He resides in Leander, Texas, with his wife, Romy, and they have two grown children and two grandchildren. - His faith and family values are central to his life, and he is a graduate of the Colson Fellows Program, reflecting his commitment to integrating faith and professional service. ## 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) — 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) — 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.