Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ashley Wysocki to preside over the 301st Judicial District Court in Dallas County, marking yet another chapter in her judicial career spanning multiple benches across the county.
The appointment, announced on January 30, 2026, puts Wysocki in a position that runs through the end of the year. It’s the latest in a series of judicial roles for Wysocki, who has previously served on three different district courts in Dallas County.
Judicial Experience Across Multiple Courts
Wysocki is no stranger to the Dallas County courthouse. Her judicial resume includes stints on the 162nd, 254th, and most recently, the 44th Judicial District Courts. “I am the Presiding Judge of the 254th Judicial District Court in Dallas County, a family court bench,” she stated in a voter guide during a previous electoral cycle.
What drives someone to serve on so many different benches? For Wysocki, the path seems to be one of consistent public service through the judiciary, moving between courts that handle different types of cases and jurisdictions.
Prior to this latest appointment, Wysocki could be found at the 44th Civil District Court in the George Allen Courts Building in downtown Dallas. Court records show her presiding there on the 4th floor of the East Tower, handling civil matters for the county.
Political Aspirations
Beyond her service on the district court level, Wysocki has shown ambition for higher judicial office. She ran as a Republican candidate for the 5th Court of Appeals, Place 8, according to election records.
The 301st Judicial District Court handles family law matters in Dallas County, making Wysocki’s previous experience on the 254th — also a family court — particularly relevant to her new appointment.
Abbott’s decision to appoint Wysocki comes at a time when judicial appointments often reflect both legal experience and political considerations in Texas’s partisan judicial system.
With her term set to expire on December 31, 2026, Wysocki will likely face the decision of whether to run for election to keep the seat beyond the appointment period — a common path for many appointed judges in the state.
