Governor Abbott appoints Mark Hanna as judge for Fort Bend County court

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Mark Hanna as Judge of the 502nd Judicial District Court in Fort Bend County. The appointment will take effect on December 1, 2025, and Hanna will serve until December 31, 2026, or until a successor is elected and qualified.

Mark Hanna is currently the associate judge of the 458th Judicial District Court in Fort Bend County. He holds membership in the State Bar of Texas and has previously served as secretary of the Matagorda County Bar Association. Hanna is board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His community involvement includes serving on the board for the Exchange Club of Fort Bend and being a member of River Point Church.

Hanna’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Texas State University and a Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law Houston.

“Governor Greg Abbott appointed Mark Hanna as Judge of the 502nd Judicial District Court in Fort Bend County, effective December 1, 2025, for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.”



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