Posts by JD Sanford
Nico Costilla – Hays County Clerk
Nico Costilla
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Legal Assistant Supervisor-Misdemeanor Division; Hays County Criminal District Attorney’s Office; 2016-Present
Legal Assistant-Felony Division; Hays County Criminal District
Cassie Benoist-Templeton – District Judge 428th District
Cassie Benoist-Templeton
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2010-2011 - Department of Public Safety - Staff Attorney
2011-2013 – Caldwell County District Attorney’s Office
Joe Pool – District Judge 428th District
Joe Pool
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428th Judicial District Judge
Pool Law Firm
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Bill Henry – District Judge 428th District
Bill Henry
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- Managing Partner, Law Office of Bill Henry, 2023-present
- Mediator, Henry Dispute Resolution, 2023-present
- District Judge, 428th District
Thomas Just – Judge, Hays County Court at Law #2
Thomas Just
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- The Jackson Law Firm, PLLC (Cedar Park, TX) — Of Counsel (2024–Present)
- The Lippincott Law Firm, PLLC
W. David Friesenhahn – Judge, Hays County Court at Law #2
W. David Friesenhahn
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*The W. David Friesenhahn Law Firm, 1995-present, criminal trial lawyer/solo law practice
*Comal
Beth Smith – Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Place 1
Beth Smith
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Assistant Appraiser for the City of San Marcos-3 yrs
Stay at home/volunteer/part
Sandra Bryant – Justice of the Peace Precinct 5
Sandra Bryant
Judge Bryant is running unopposed in both the 2026 primary and general election. Judge Bryant has filled out this questionnaire to educate voters on her positions.
What is
Amanda Calvert – District Clerk
Amanda Calvert
Amanda Calvert is running unopposed in both the 2026 primary and general election, she has filled out this questionnaire to educate voters on her positions.
What is your work history, including current
Local Office Guide 2026
KBAD members have drafted this short guide to help voters understand the responsibilities of each local office that will appear on the ballot in Hays County in 2026.
Make sure you know understand each office to make an informed decision