Brandy Robinson has been appointed by Governor Greg Abbott as the Criminal District Attorney for Austin County, a decision that comes with a term lasting until the end of 2026, unless her successor is elected and assumes office before then. This news was confirmed by an announcement from the Governor's office on Thursday.

Robinson's credentials, which were a pivotal part of the appointment, include serving as the first assistant criminal district attorney in the Austin County Criminal District Attorney’s Office. A role in the Austin County Bar Association as a member and former president, and memberships in multiple legal organizations such as the State Bar of Texas, are part of her extensive professional history. A former editorial board chair of The Texas Prosecutor Journal, Robinson has also shown her dedication to community service by playing a founding role in the Austin County Child Advocacy Council and taking part in the gospel music ministry at St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville, homemaking her grounded in both legal and community spheres.

Her academic achievements were obtained at Texas State University, from which she received a Bachelor of Arts in History and English, and Baylor Law School where she was awarded a Juris Doctor. These educational accomplishments laid the foundation for her career in law and her subsequent rise to her current appointment.

The Senate’s confirmation of Robinson's appointment is pending, as the process typically requires for such positions. Her track record indicates she will embark on the task, ready to navigate the responsibilities that come with being the Austin County Criminal District Attorney, and serving the community with an experience that was put to test in her past roles. Should the Senate confirm her, she will be at the helm of the district attorney's office until someone qualified takes her place, or until her term expires at the end of 2026.