Ryan Bownds
Ryan Bownds (Republican Party) is running for election for judge of the Texas 512th District Court. Bownds is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
Bownds completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Ryan Bownds' career experience includes working as an assistant district attorney. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2009 and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law in 2012.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Williamson County, Texas (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Texas 512th District Court
Leslie Booker (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Texas 512th District Court on March 3, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Texas 512th District Court
Ryan Bownds (R) and Sarah Moore (R) are running in the Republican primary for Texas 512th District Court on March 3, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Ryan Bownds completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bownds' responses.
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I'm running as a conservative Republican for the 512th district court. My judicial philosophy is that judges should not legislate from the bench, and that a textual or originalist approach is the best methodology to approach novel issues of law which may arise in the courtroom.
I graduated with honors from the University of Texas School of Law. I also have separate B.S. degrees in Economics, Business Administration, and an associates degree in Computer Networking. I am licensed and also Board Certified in Criminal Law in the State of Texas.
Based on my firm relationship with Christ I believe that loving and serving others is the true calling in life. I watched my father do the same as he served in law enforcement for 37 years. That belief is reflected in my career.
I've devoted my life to public service, I've worked as a prosecutor continuously for the last 13 years. I've served as a trial prosecutor, misdemeanor chief prosecutor, felony chief prosecutor, Chief of the Special Victims Unit, and Intake Chief in my career in prosecution.
My time running the SVU division at the Williamson County District Attorney's office for several years has given me significant insight into the proper way to balance the rights of victims and defendants in the courtroom.- Equal Justice Under the Law. Every person gets a fair hearing. The law — not politics — decides the outcome.
- Victim-Centered, Constitution-Driven Philosophy. Ryan's SVU work shaped a courtroom approach that treats victims with dignity while guarding every constitutional right.
- Community Safety and Accountability. When the evidence proves guilt, accountability is non-negotiable. When the evidence doesn't, the presumption of innocence prevails.
Public Safety and Accountability for Offenders.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 30, 2026
Federal courts:
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas
State courts:
Texas Supreme Court • Texas Court of Appeals • Texas Court of Criminal Appeals • Texas District Courts • Texas County Courts • Texas County Courts at Law • Texas Statutory Probate Courts • Texas Justice of the Peace Courts
State resources:
Courts in Texas • Texas judicial elections • Judicial selection in Texas
