Governor Greg Abbott has appointed William "Bill" Harris as judge of the 62nd Judicial District Court, serving Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, and Lamar Counties. Harris will serve until December 31, 2026, or until a successor is elected. The appointment is subject to Senate confirmation, according to the Office of the Texas Governor.
Harris, a resident of Paris, Texas, currently serves on the County Court at Law and holds memberships in the United States District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas and the State Bar of Texas. He is a commissioner for the Texas Children's Commission, chairs the State Bar of Texas Child Protection Law Section, and serves on the Juvenile Committee for the Texas Center for the Judiciary, as reported by the Office of the Texas Governor.
Harris earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Economics from Midwestern State University, a Master of Science in History from Texas A&M University-Commerce, and a Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law. His background includes serving as president of the County Court at Law Judges Association of Texas and holding board positions with Texas A&M University-Commerce Paralegal Studies and the Lamar County Juvenile Board. His appointment is seen as a significant step in his continued advocacy for child protection law, as stated by the Office of the Texas Governor.
