San Augustine County 273rd District Judge
What does this office do?
- Deciding trials in the county
- Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
- Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
Candidates:
Republican · Incumbent
James A. Payne, Jr. has served as judge of the 273rd Judicial District Court since 2019, covering Sabine, San Augustine and Shelby counties. He holds a University of Texas business degree and a University of Houston law degree, after 24 years in civil practice.
Sources: co.san-augustine.tx.us2 · txcourts.gov