Richard Bell (Texas)
Richard Bell (Republican Party) (also known as Rick) is a judge of the Texas 501st District Court. Bell assumed office on December 1, 2025. Bell's current term ends on December 31, 2026.
Bell (Republican Party) is running for re-election for judge of the Texas 501st District Court. Bell is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
Greg Abbott (R) appointed Bell to the Texas 501st District Court on November 24, 2025.
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Fort Bend 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 501st District Court
Jamie Kaye Jordan (D) and Latosha McGill Clayton (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Texas 501st District Court on March 3, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Texas 501st District Court
Incumbent Richard Bell (R) is running in the Republican primary for Texas 501st District Court on March 3, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
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
